Japanese auto giant Honda will open an electric vehicle plant in eastern Canada, a Canadian government source familiar with the multibillion-dollar project told AFP on Monday. The federal government as well as the province of Ontario, where the plant will be built, will both provide some financial incentives for the
The Scottish Government’s two main buildings in Edinburgh are both more than half empty most of the time, according to newly-released figures. The government’s headquarters at St Andrew’s House in Regent Road, where top ministers are based, and Victoria Quay in Leith, built to house hundreds of civil servants, have typical occupancy rates of around one-third. Figures released under Freedom of Information show the capacity at Victoria Quay was never more than 30.5 per cent used across...
Hamilton, Halton, Niagara and area news from CHCH - Hamilton, Halton, and Niagara news.. The federal government says it plans to lease and build on under-used federally-owned lands. The government says the plan is part of what it calls an “ambitous housing strategy” and part of the 2024 federal budget tabled this week. The federal lands can include post offices, government buildings, or an armoury. An armoury in Nova […]
Planes Almost Collide At 2 Major Airports As Boeing Probe Advances Authored by Jacob Burg via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), As the U.S. Justice Department decides whether to pursue a criminal case against Boeing, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating dozens of airplane incidents since January, including one in which a Swiss Air jet almost collided with four other planes on the runway at JFK International Airport in New York City. An air traffic control tower...
(The Center Square) — Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr won't investigate after a state audit raised questions about a $1.1 billion contract to distribute debit cards to direct benefits recipients, according to a report. Georgia Democrats, citing an 11 Alive report, blasted Carr for his apparent decision. An attorney general spokeswoman and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation did not respond to requests for comment. At issue is a $1.1 billion contract the...
Cody Gakpo is believed to have a large property portfolio in his native Holland. But, the Liverpool star is facing accusations of neglecting his landlord duties. If Erik ten Hag wins the FA Cup with Man United, does he deserve to keep his job? Listen to the
A Conservative parliamentary candidate said there would not be “anything like the scale” of the houses proposed by the government
Honda is set to build an electric vehicle battery plant next to its Alliston, Ont., assembly plant, which it is retooling to produce fully electric vehicles as part of a $15-billion project to create a supply chain in the province for the Japanese automaker. The plan - which includes up to $5 billion in public funds - is expected to see the two main plants create 1,000 jobs on top of retaining the existing 4,200 jobs at the assembly plant. That plant is set to produce up to 240,000 vehicles...
UEFA has axed 4K UHD broadcasting for two upcoming major tournament finals. Industry expert claims decision reflects a wider trend in sports broadcasting. Are Sheffield United the worst team in Premier League history? Listen to the
The survey of more than 5,400 voters was conducted by former Tory treasurer Lord Ashcroft. It reveals that 45 per cent of the public do not want a Labour government.
The Affordable Rent Act was passed in a vote on Thursday by the Tweede Kamer, the lower house of Parliament. This law, submitted by outgoing Interior Affairs Minister Hugo de Jonge, should reduce the rental prices on some units that are available for tenants on the private rental sector.
Southwest Airlines flights to Cozumel, Syracuse, Bellingham all cut. Flights cut to George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston. Flights will continue to Houston's William P. Hobby Airport. Cuts down to delays in Boeing delivery after a year of aviation disasters