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Donald Trump tariff threatens Volkswagen’s $7B St. Thomas plans: Trade expert

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Southwestern Ontario may lose a $7-billion investment and the 3,000 jobs that come with it if Canadian industry is hit with a 25 per cent tariff from U.S. president-elect Donald Trump, one trade expert says. Volkswagen, now building an electric vehicle battery plant in St. Thomas, may be forced to reconsider the investment, and relocate […]

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Booze giant pauses plans for $245M Southwestern Ontario whisky distillery

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SARNIA – An international company that announced plans two years ago to build a $245-million whisky distillery in St. Clair Township has told municipal officials the project has been paused. Diageo, a multinational beverage alcohol company, initially said the site near Sarnia would start making Crown Royal Canadian whisky brand by 2025. Later, the company […]

Business London Free Press

London’s casino is now taking shape and the entertainment centre being built will unveil its second phase, a major step in its renewal, just before Christmas, said Mitchell.

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Amid the flashing lights and ringing sounds as guests play slot machines and table games, there is no hint that Gateway Casinos London at Western Fair District is a construction site. Touring the casino as it prepares to open the second phase of a massive, five-phase $50-million reconstruction, the fact it is hardly noticeable is […]