Skip to main navigationSkip to main content

Industry News - April, 2019

  • UK WOMAN SHOWS WHAT IT’S LIKE TO BE A WOMAN IN CONSTRUCTION

    By CONEXPO-CON/AGG 365.

    *Images courtesy of Michelle Hands

    More »
    Share Article

    Apr 29, 2019 - 6 years ago

  • WestJet unveils its 787 Dreamliner maintenance hangar

    WestJet celebrated the opening of its new Dreamliner maintenance hangar at its hub at Calgary International Airport (YYC). Member of Parliament, Kent Hehr, City of Calgary Councillor, Jyoti Gondek, Calgary Airport Authority President and CEO, Bob Sartor, 1500 WestJet employees and members of WestJet's executive team were on hand for a ribbon-cutting ceremony. WestJet also welcomed members of the Tsuut'ina Nation who led a blessing of the hangar at the end of the ceremony.

    More »
    Share Article

    Apr 25, 2019 - 6 years ago

  • FortisBC partners with TransLink to move its natural gas fleet to 100 per cent RNG by 2024

    TransLink and FortisBC today announced a partnership that will source Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) for TransLink's natural gas bus fleet. TransLink is now the first public transportation authority in Canada to use RNG, a certified carbon-neutral fuel, to help fuel its natural gas powered buses.  

    "TransLink is a model for transit authorities and fleet operators across the province for making the switch to low-carbon fuels," said Douglas Stout, vice-president, market development and external relations, FortisBC. "Compressed natural gas vehicles, which make up roughly a fifth of TransLink's bus fleet, have close to 21 per cent fewer emissions with a 50 per cent reduction in fuel costs versus diesel. RNG could offer the same savings while further reducing emissions by an additional 80 per cent versus CNG."

    FortisBC and TransLink have signed an RNG-supply contract that will provide up to 500,000 gigajoules (GJs) annually within five years. This is expected to provide enough to fuel the existing natural gas bus fleet with 100 per cent RNG. Over the five-year period, the transition to RNG will reduce TransLink's greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 50,000 tons – equivalent to taking 10,000 cars off the road for one year. The decision to use RNG is a positive step for TransLink towards its goal of using 100 per cent renewable energy by 2050.

    More »
    Share Article

    Apr 24, 2019 - 6 years ago

  • John Deere Construction and Forestry Division Announces John Deere Connected Support

    Designed to improve customer service and machine monitoring, John Deere announces the new John Deere Connected Support. Enabled through the JDLink telematics connection, John Deere Connected Support leverages a suite of dealer and factory tools to deliver increased productivity, uptime and lower daily operating costs.  

             “With John Deere Connected Support, dealers take a proactive approach, efficiently improving service and the customer experience,” said Jim Wagner, manager, connected support. “Dealers remotely monitor machines, leveraging two key tools - Service ADVISOR Remote and Expert Alerts – which provides them with the information needed to act quickly to avoid or reduce machine downtime. This strategy was designed to ensure John Deere machines are kept in peak operating condition, resulting in increased productivity.”

    More »
    Share Article

    Apr 24, 2019 - 6 years ago

  • Northern Canada’s Resources Sectors in Focus at Expo in Prince George Next Month

    Prince George, BC – In one month, one of the region’s most popular heavy equipment trade shows is making its return to the CN Centre. Taking place May 24 and 25, the Canada North Resources Expo is a showcase of the leading companies and products that are part of Northern Canada’s resources sectors.

    More »
    Share Article

    Apr 23, 2019 - 6 years ago

  • Day of Mourning BC Set For April 28

    Across Canada, April 28 has been designated the Day of Mourning. It’s a time when workers, families, employers, and others come together and remember those who have lost their lives to work-related incidents or occupational diseases.

    When unsafe working conditions are ignored or safe practices are minimized, people can get hurt, get sick, or tragically, they can die.

    Day of Mourning is a day to reflect and honour the memory of those who lost their lives on the job, as well as an opportunity to talk to each other and renew our commitment to workplace safety.

    More »
    Share Article

    Apr 22, 2019 - 6 years ago

News Archive

Subscribe to the Supply Post Print Edition

Supply Post Cover - The Electric & Alternative Fuel Issue - September 2025

Receive 12 issues per year delivered right to your door. Anywhere in Canada or USA.

Subscribe

Subscribe

Free

to the Supply Post E-News

Subscribe to the Supply Post E-News and receive the Supply Post Digital Edition monthly FREE to your inbox!

Subscribe

Read

Free

the Digital Edition

Supply Post Cover - The Electric & Alternative Fuel Issue - September 2025
Supply Post Cover - The Electric & Alternative Fuel Issue - September 2025

Free

Read the Digital Edition

Please wait...