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 [...]
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 [...]
Transforming Travel Around Montreal By Anna Guy It has been described by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as “one of the most ambitious public transportation projects in our history.” The Réseau Express Métropolitain (REM), is Montreal’s new automated light rail network which will, upon completion, transform how millions of people get around the [...]
Region of Kitchener Waterloo’s Rapid Transit Service Moving More Than People By Anna Guy The Region of Waterloo ON, has recognized the need to strategically tackle an expanding urban core and population growth. According to the Province's Growth Plan, the Waterloo Region's population will reach 742,000 by 2031, making it one of [...]
Going with the grain G3 is transforming the way grain moves with an expanding network of facilities that set new standards for fast, safe and reliable operations. In the coming years, Canadian agricultural production is predicted to increase, at the same time as global demand for agri-products is also increasing, due in [...]
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. [...]
In 1971, when the James Bay Region Development Act was adopted, the Société de développement de la Baie-James (SDBJ) was established to develop the region’s full economic potential and enable its people to enjoy the benefits of this development. The SDBJ, which falls under the responsibility of the Minister of Energy and [...]
Creating Safety Culture in Canada's Northern Airports By Anna Guy To those who frequent airports in Canada’s north, it comes at no surprise that geography, climate, isolation, and limited infrastructure funding combines to create extreme operational conditions. And those who live in these northern and remote communities know better than anyone how critical [...]
In the Driver's Seat By Anna Guy Wayne VanderKlei, Operations and General Manager of Gigg Express Inc. knew the company was doing well, but he and the team were still surprised when they got a call saying they made the Profit 500 list for Canada’s fastest-growing companies. For 29 years, the PROFIT [...]