The ELD mandate for Canadian truckers is coming soon, Aecon shares jumped as news confirms the organization’s plan to sell, and augmented and virtual reality technologies could have a tremendous impact on the insurance sector. Read more for this week’s Noteworthy News:
Noteworthy News – August 30, 2017
- Shares of the Canadian construction firm Aecon soared about 20% after news confirmed that the organization is exploring the idea to sell the company. Via Canadian Manufacturing
- Augmented and virtual reality technologies have the potential to better predict and prepare for risks in the insurance sector before they happen. Via Canadian Underwriter
- The Canadian version of the electronic logging device (ELD) mandate for truckers could be issued by the end of 2017, with a deadline for compliance set for December 2019. Via Fleet Owner
- Tree planters in Eastern Canada are worried about the future of their industry as younger workers move west due to more competitive wages and work schedules. Via CBC News
- Out of control wildfires near Kelowna, B.C. have forced thousands of people to flee as their homes and properties are threatened. Via CBC News
