1938- Construction begins on the Lake Washington Floating Bridge in Seattle.
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Canadian National Railway is aiming to recreate its west coast success by bidding to acquire a stake in the largest container terminal in Eastern Canada READ HERE
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In the thick of winter, the common wisdom is that when you are gearing up to take your truck out in the cold and snow, you should step outside, start up your engine, and let it idle to warm up. But contrary to popular belief, this does not prolong the... read more →
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In a day-long program featuring a diverse number of speakers, the need for continuous improvement, research, testing and innovation was the overarching theme of the Ontario Asphalt Pavement Council’s (OAPC) recent fall seminar READ HERE
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1886- Josephine Garis Cochran receives a patent for her invention, the dishwasher.
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he first of 17 remote First Nations has been connected to Ontario’s power grid under a $1.6-billion expansion project. The diesel generating station in Pikangikum First Nation, more than 200 kilometres north of Kenora, Ont., was shut down Dec. 20 as the transmission lines to the provincial grid were energized READ... read more →
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Noise exposure in the workplace can accelerate presbycusis – the normal loss of hearing as a result of aging – according to a literature review conducted by researchers at the Canadian scientific research organization IRSST READ HERE
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The National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) and the International Association for Foundation Drilling (ADSC) have joined together to announce the introduction of a certification program for operators of drill rig equipment. Until now, no independent mechanism has existed for operators to demonstrate the abilities required of... read more →
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1825- 1st public railway using steam locomotive is completed between Stockton and Darlington in England.
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Poland has signed a long-term deal with a U.S. company for supplies of liquefied natural gas as part of an effort to reduce its dependence on Russian energy READ HERE