Fast Air’s story began with a simple request during a slow period in northern construction. Dylan Fast was working for a local company that relied on charter flights and agreed to lease their aircraft whenever it was idle. That arrangement opened the door for a small charter operation. “Fast Air really began [...]
For more than four decades, Arctic Consultants has operated where Canada’s supply chains are at their most complex and most consequential. Founded in 1984 and headquartered in Montreal, Quebec, the company has grown into one of the country’s most experienced logistics providers serving Nunavik and Nunavut, supplying food, general merchandise, construction [...]
On November 1, 2024, Congebec, the largest provider of refrigeration services in Quebec and one of the largest in Canada, celebrates its 50th year in business. Under the leadership of CEO Nicholas-P. Pedneault, Congebec has expanded significantly over the past decades, driven by the same dedication to supporting Canadian businesses and [...]
The newly established Terrebonne distribution centre by METRO Inc. is poised to revolutionize the company’s operational efficiency, streamlining supply chain management and bolstering overall productivity. As METRO continues its role as a leader of the landscape of food and pharmacy in Quebec and Ontario, the Terrebonne Distribution Centre emerges as a beacon [...]
The new, state-of-the-art station will help York Region riders get to where they need to need to be better, faster, and easier. Metrolinx’s Bloomington Station is open! The new star on the Richmond Hill line opened to the public on June 28. The LEED Gold-certified project cost $82.4 million and took five [...]
They Don’t Call Him ‘Mr. Hamilton’ for Nothing By Heather Romito For most people who know Ron Foxcroft, it wouldn’t surprise them to learn that he began his entrepreneurial pursuits in high school. However, it might surprise them to learn that he was expelled for those pursuits. Today, Foxcroft is a globally [...]
Celebrating Amazon and 80 Years By Heather Romito In October 2020, John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (Hamilton International) celebrated its 80th year of operation. Hamilton International is owned by the City of Hamilton and managed under an agreement by TradePort International Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of industry-leading investor, developer and [...]
The Rise and Growth of The Woman Entrepreneur Canadian women-owned businesses are on the cusp of something great. We’re seeing an increased number of women starting their entrepreneurial journey or taking their businesses to the next level. This continuing rise in women-owned businesses, in numbers, size and industry categories, has brought along [...]
Moving the World Forward Headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, MHI Canada Aerospace, Inc. (MHICA), a group company of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, is a Tier 1 manufacturer of major aircraft structures and assemblies. MHICA’s facilities include a state-of-the-art manufacture and assembly facility and a supply chain and logistics centre where more than 850 highly-skilled [...]
Making Air Travel Affordable, Desirable, and Accessible By Anna Guy For over a decade, Canadians could only dream of low air fair enjoyed in other parts of the world. Flair Airlines is changing that. The growth of Ultra-Low-Cost Carriers (ULCC) is one of the most significant changes in the global airline industry. [...]