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
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Commissioning of the first mine in the Ring of Fire is not expected before 2023 at the earliest with exploitation of the rich chromite deposits in the region to follow some time after that, major site developer Noront Resources has confirmed in its latest project timetable READ HERE
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ALE has demonstrated its wind expertise and turnkey capabilities as they start the receiving operations of wind components in Oman for the Gulf Cooperation Council’s (GCC) first-ever wind farm READ HERE
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2003- After 16 months of construction, the Gila River Arena, home of the Arizona Coyotes, opens in Glendale, Arizona.
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Less than a week after shareholders voted for major change to its board of directors, Detour Gold has announced it’s begun looking for a new CEO READ HERE