Industry News - January, 2022 - Page 2 of 4

Irving Oil Named One Of Canada’s Top 100 Employers For 2022

For the sixth year in a row, Irving Oil has been named one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers.

With more than 4,000 full-time employees across its organization, Irving Oil has been recognized for its focus on sustainability, employee communications, flexible work benefits, health and wellness programming and training and skills development opportunities, among other contributing factors.

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Jan 24, 2022 - 4 years ago
Back To Business: National And Atlantic Heavy Equipment Shows Gearing Up For Spring Return

The Return of Trade Shows Is Here!
As our economy begins to rebuild itself, trade shows will become a big focus. Many have tried the virtual route, but nothing can compare to the value of face-to-face interactions and connections that these mega trade show can provide. This spring we have already seen the successful return of trade events, such as World of Concrete, which welcomed exhibitors and attendees back while adhering to COVID-19 protocols.

Industry members can also expect the return of two popular Heavy Equipment events this year, here in Canada, which is very encouraging for the industry.

Industry members can also expect the return of two popular Heavy Equipment events this year, here in Canada, which is very encouraging for the industry. Master Promotions Ltd., are they event organizers behind both the National Heavy Equipment Show and the Atlantic Heavy Equipment Show and are very optimistic about the return of both shows and say planning is in full swing. Health and safety of course, will be top of mind at this year’s event. Visitors will be asked to follow all provincial public health protocols at the time of the event.

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Jan 21, 2022 - 4 years ago
Destined For Dirt Work

Brent Kennedy remembers when he first caught the construction bug after hanging around his dad’s old cable blade bulldozer as a kid. By Kristin Stires

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Jan 21, 2022 - 4 years ago
Kenny’s Loggin’ - Snow Clearing for Norie in Elk Bay, 1970s

In the early 1970s, I was watching T.V. when Dad got a call from Henri Norie. He was worried about the amount of snow on the shop roof in Elk Bay. Dad says get your snow clothes on we’re heading to Elk Bay. We went in my Dad’s Ford F-250 with chains on all four tires, my Uncle came along in his Ford-250. Most of the way once we got off the highway the snow was coming over the hood and covering the windshield. We had to stop and clean it off every so often.

Crew in Elk Bay, shovelling snow from the roof of Nories’ shop in 1971.

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Jan 20, 2022 - 4 years ago
Tigercat Releases E-Series 822 Compact Track Feller Buncher

Tigercat's new 822E is the most compact track feller buncher and harvester platform in the Tigercat track carrier line-up.

Tigercat releases 822E series feller bunchers and harvesters with the latest features and upgrades.

The powerful machine is versatile for challenging thinning and final felling applications. Strong lift capacity, tight-tuck ER boom geometry, and compact tail-swing make the 822E the perfect choice for selective felling where minimal site impact is important.

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Jan 19, 2022 - 4 years ago
Co-Op Investing In Western Canada With Retail Fuel Sites Acquisition

Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL), on behalf of local Co-ops in the Co-operative Retailing System (CRS), has agreed to invest $264 million to purchase 181 Husky retail fuel sites from certain wholly-owned subsidiaries of Cenovus Energy Inc. This represents the largest retail acquisition in Co-op's history.

The acquired retail fuel sites include a mix of gas bars, on-site car washes and convenience stores. Once the deal is complete, FCL will transfer the sites to several independent local Co-ops across Western Canada. These new locations will strengthen our presence in Western Canada and will bring our unmatched service and support to new geographic areas.

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Jan 18, 2022 - 4 years ago