LondonNewsSIU investigating circumstances of a crash in IngersollBy Fiona RobertsonPublished: May 04, 2025 at 3:38PM EDT Twitter feed ©2025 BellMedia All Rights Reserved (Ingersoll) - The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) has invoked its mandate after a single vehicle collision in Ingersoll  The Oxford OPP attempted to pull over a vehicle going west on Highway 401 The driver of the Vehicle did not stop for the police and fled the scene police received a report of a single vehicle collision on Canterbury Street Oxford Fire Services of Ingersoll and Oxford Paramedic Services were on the scene to assist The driver was removed from the vehicle and taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries Due to the incident resulting in injuries to the driver the OPP notified the SIU.  The mandate of the SIU is to nurture confidence in Ontario’s police services and select special constables and peace officers by assuring the public that the actions of these officials resulting in serious injury the discharge of a firearm at a person or an allegation of sexual assault are subjected to rigorous The objective of every SIU investigation is to determine whether there is evidence of criminal wrongdoing on the part of the official(s) It is not to determine whether the involved official(s) may have committed some lesser offence such as a breach of a provincial law or professional misconduct Due to the SIU being involved the OPP cannot provide any further information and inquiries should be directed to: siu.inquiries@ontario.ca I am incredibly saddened by the layoffs at the GM CAMI Assembly plant in Ingersoll I spoke with Unifor Local 88 GM Plant Chairperson Mike Van Boekel and expressed my commitment to protect Canadian auto workers.We will keep them working Today’s layoffs are deeply painful news for autoworkers in Ingersoll and for workers throughout Canada's auto industry.My government is fighting to defend our auto sector protect our workers and build our supply chains in Canada We've made it easier for affected workers to… The layoffs at the Ingersoll GM plant are devastating.Hundreds of working people are worried about how they’ll keep food on the table.It’s time to put workers and jobs at the heart of Canada’s tariff fightback plan To raise EI so it actually covers the bills Premier Doug Ford tells CTV's Mike Walker he's spoken to GM Canada's President who says the CAMI plant changes are because of low demand, not tariffs.Ford calls on agencies like Canada Post (with its own issues, of course) to order more of the electric vans the plant makes pic.twitter.com/mZH9Ls1ghU Momentum26.05Growth58.01Quality64.16Value19.02Price TrendShortMediumLongOverviewRatings for Ingersoll Rand IR were provided by 10 analysts in the past three months showcasing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives you'll find a summary of their recent ratings revealing the shifting sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the previous months Insights from analysts' 12-month price targets are revealed This current average represents a 7.14% decrease from the previous average price target of $99.40 The standing of Ingersoll Rand among financial experts becomes clear with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions and adjustments to ratings and price targets Navigating through these analyst evaluations alongside other financial indicators can contribute to a holistic understanding of Ingersoll Rand's market standing Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with our Ratings Table Stay up to date on Ingersoll Rand analyst ratings. Ingersoll Rand was formed through the merger of Gardner Denver and Ingersoll Rand's industrial segment The firm's portfolio consists of two business lines: industrial technologies and services Ingersoll Rand serves a variety of end markets Its broad portfolio of products includes compression Ingersoll Rand generated roughly $7.2 billion in revenue in 2024 Market Capitalization: Surpassing industry standards the company's market capitalization asserts its dominance in terms of size Revenue Challenges: Ingersoll Rand's revenue growth over 3M faced difficulties the company experienced a decline of approximately -9.58% This indicates a decrease in top-line earnings the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Industrials sector Net Margin: Ingersoll Rand's net margin is below industry standards pointing towards difficulties in achieving strong profitability the company may encounter challenges in effective cost control Return on Equity (ROE): Ingersoll Rand's ROE is below industry standards pointing towards difficulties in efficiently utilizing equity capital the company may encounter challenges in delivering satisfactory returns for shareholders Return on Assets (ROA): Ingersoll Rand's ROA is below industry standards pointing towards difficulties in efficiently utilizing assets the company may encounter challenges in delivering satisfactory returns from its assets Debt Management: Ingersoll Rand's debt-to-equity ratio is below industry norms indicating a sound financial structure with a ratio of 0.46 Analysts are specialists within banking and financial systems that typically report for specific stocks or within defined sectors These people research company financial statements and speak with relevant insiders to determine what are known as analyst ratings for stocks analysts will rate each stock once a quarter Analysts may enhance their evaluations by incorporating forecasts for metrics like growth estimates delivering additional guidance to investors analysts are human and express their opinions when providing insights Which Stocks Are Analysts Recommending Now Benzinga Edge gives you instant access to all major analyst upgrades, downgrades, and price targets. 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Stock Score Locked: Want to See it?Benzinga Rankings give you vital metrics on any stock – anytime Momentum26.05Growth58.01Quality64.16Value19.02Price TrendShortMediumLongOverviewMarket News and Data brought to you by Benzinga APIs© 2025 Benzinga.com Benzinga does not provide investment advice date▲▼ticker▲▼name▲▼Price Target▲▼Upside/Downside▲▼Recommendation▲▼Firm▲▼Click to see more Analyst Ratings updatesAnalyst CalendarJoin Benzinga Edge and unlock all the major upgrades and changes to the market's most accurate analysts Click to JoinPosted In: Analyst RatingsBZI-AARBenzinga simplifies the market for smarter investingTrade confidently with insights and alerts from analyst ratings free reports and breaking news that affects the stocks you care about and trade ideas delivered to your inbox every weekday before and after the market closes The CAMI plant in Ingersoll was retooled to produce BrightDrop Zevo vans and became Canada’s first full-scale EV manufacturing facility Photo from the CAMI assembly plant's website General Motors will begin laying off hundreds of workers at its CAMI assembly plant in Ingersoll, Ont. starting Monday — a major economic hit to the town of 14,000 The plant, which employs around 1,200 workers, produces BrightDrop electric delivery vans GM says a slowdown in sales and high inventory levels have forced the company to pause production Some limited production will continue into May but operations are expected to fully stop until October the company says it will operate at reduced capacity GM said it remains committed to the CAMI plant and the future of BrightDrop and will “support employees through the transition.” The announcement comes amid broader concerns in Canada’s auto sector as companies brace for the impact of US tariffs and shifting consumer demand “Certainly it’s not a good day for the town,” said Brian Petrie “Our thoughts go out to the employees who are affected General Motors has been a great community partner since 1986 Petrie told Canada’s National Observer the layoffs will not only impact workers directly employed by General Motors but will also affect local suppliers “This will affect our community — GM is our largest employer and taxpayer,” he said Petrie said the layoffs are linked to overproduction and weak sales he said the economic uncertainty created by those tariffs is making it harder for businesses to invest He added that the town is working with federal and provincial partners to support affected workers Prime Minister Mark Carney called the layoffs at GM’s Ingersoll plant “deeply painful news” for workers and the broader Canadian auto industry “My government is fighting to defend our auto sector protect our workers and build our supply chains in Canada,” Carney said in a statement.  “We've made it easier for affected workers to access support Carney said his team has been in regular contact with Unifor president and that the Canada–US cabinet committee has developed plans to ensure Canada is prepared to negotiate with the United States from a position of strength regardless of the outcome of the upcoming election “We will fight every day for the workers who build this country.” Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre also expressed concern over the layoffs saying he had spoken with Unifor Local 88’s GM Plant Chairperson and reaffirmed his party’s commitment to protecting auto jobs He blamed US President Donald Trump’s tariffs for putting Canadian workers at risk “We must strengthen our economy and end our reliance on the United States.” The federal and Ontario governments each committed up to $259 million in 2022 to support General Motors’ investment in its Oshawa and Ingersoll plants. The funding was part of a larger $2-billion plan by GM to boost electric vehicle production in Canada A key part of that investment was focused on launching BrightDrop, GM’s electric commercial van brand. The CAMI plant in Ingersoll was retooled to produce BrightDrop Zevo vans and became Canada’s first full-scale EV manufacturing facility At the time, it was projected the CAMI facility would produce up to 50,000 electric BrightDrop vans annually by 2025 to meet expected demand In 2022, it was projected the CAMI facility would produce up to 50,000 electric BrightDrop vans annually by 2025 to meet expected demand. Photo from the CAMI assembly plant's website.But the BrightDrop vans have now faced a sluggish US market The company has reportedly offered steep discounts to clear inventory with hundreds of unsold vans now sitting in storage lots across North America Concerns also grow that a Trump administration could cut EV incentives says GM’s decision to pause and reduce production at the Ingersoll plant is devastating for workers “General Motors must do everything in its power to mitigate job loss during this downturn, and all levels of government must step up to support Canadian auto workers and Canadian-made products,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne in a statement. The union is urging governments to use this moment to support Canadian workers strengthen the country’s industrial strategy and prioritize buying Canadian-made products Unifor said recent actions by US President Donald Trump — including new tariffs on Canadian-made vehicles and auto parts — have caused major disruption in the auto industry adding pressure to an already uncertain market “The reality is the US is creating industry turmoil Trump’s short-sighted tariffs and rejection of EV technology are disrupting investment and freezing future order projections,” Payne said “This is creating an opening for China and other foreign automakers to dominate the global EV market while the North American industry risks falling behind.” Payne warned that the global shift to electrification is accelerating could mean losing control of the industry’s future Abdul Matin Sarfraz / Canada’s National Observer / Local Journalism Initiative a national effort to not just buy the excess inventory of Brightdrop vans but to purposefully switch out combustion vans could really help keep production going These are very practical commercial vehicles There are how many public sector maintenance and construction fleets among the federal provincial hydro companies and city engineering departments alone offer a huge captive market with enough permanent demand to form the largest customer base keep Brightdrop and other commercial EV makers going for years This is what the transition should look like LondonNewsIngersoll added to boil water advisoryBy Kristylee VarleyUpdated: May 01, 2025 at 8:20PM EDT Kovitz Investment Group Partners LLC purchased a new position in Ingersoll Rand Inc. (NYSE:IR - Free Report) in the fourth quarter according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) The institutional investor purchased 3,697 shares of the industrial products company's stock Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also bought and sold shares of the company boosted its stake in Ingersoll Rand by 1.0% during the fourth quarter now owns 45,684,016 shares of the industrial products company's stock worth $4,132,576,000 after acquiring an additional 446,591 shares in the last quarter Capital International Investors lifted its holdings in shares of Ingersoll Rand by 4.6% during the fourth quarter Capital International Investors now owns 36,673,865 shares of the industrial products company's stock valued at $3,317,537,000 after purchasing an additional 1,606,363 shares during the last quarter Capital World Investors grew its stake in shares of Ingersoll Rand by 1.0% in the 4th quarter Capital World Investors now owns 20,088,857 shares of the industrial products company's stock worth $1,817,238,000 after buying an additional 197,711 shares during the last quarter grew its stake in shares of Ingersoll Rand by 3.6% in the 4th quarter now owns 18,878,280 shares of the industrial products company's stock worth $1,707,729,000 after buying an additional 649,102 shares during the last quarter FMR LLC increased its position in Ingersoll Rand by 8.2% during the 4th quarter FMR LLC now owns 17,472,317 shares of the industrial products company's stock valued at $1,580,546,000 after buying an additional 1,320,223 shares in the last quarter 95.27% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors Wall Street Analyst Weigh InIR has been the topic of a number of recent research reports Barclays cut their target price on Ingersoll Rand from $93.00 to $85.00 and set an "overweight" rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday Baird lifted their target price on shares of Ingersoll Rand from $105.00 to $111.00 and gave the stock an "outperform" rating in a report on Tuesday Evercore ISI dropped their target price on shares of Ingersoll Rand from $100.00 to $91.00 and set an "in-line" rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday Citigroup decreased their price objective on shares of Ingersoll Rand from $109.00 to $88.00 and set a "buy" rating for the company in a report on Monday Stifel Nicolaus cut their target price on Ingersoll Rand from $94.00 to $77.00 and set a "hold" rating on the stock in a research note on Monday Six investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and seven have given a buy rating to the company Ingersoll Rand presently has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus price target of $100.36 Read Our Latest Analysis on IRIngersoll Rand Stock PerformanceShares of IR opened at $76.72 on Friday The firm has a market capitalization of $30.92 billion The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.46 a current ratio of 2.29 and a quick ratio of 1.71 has a one year low of $65.61 and a one year high of $106.03 The business has a fifty day moving average of $77.57 and a 200 day moving average of $89.36 Ingersoll Rand (NYSE:IR - Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday The industrial products company reported $0.72 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.74 by ($0.02) Ingersoll Rand had a net margin of 11.59% and a return on equity of 12.78% The firm had revenue of $1.72 billion for the quarter compared to the consensus estimate of $1.73 billion The company's revenue for the quarter was up 2.8% compared to the same quarter last year sell-side analysts anticipate that Ingersoll Rand Inc Ingersoll Rand Dividend AnnouncementThe firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend May 15th will be paid a dividend of $0.02 per share This represents a $0.08 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.10% The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday Ingersoll Rand's dividend payout ratio is presently 3.88% This instant news alert was generated by narrative science technology and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate reporting This story was reviewed by MarketBeat's editorial team prior to publication Please send any questions or comments about this story to contact@marketbeat.com MarketBeat keeps track of Wall Street's top-rated and best performing research analysts and the stocks they recommend to their clients on a daily basis. 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While Ingersoll Rand currently has a Moderate Buy rating among analysts top-rated analysts believe these five stocks are better buys View The Five Stocks Here Unlock the timeless value of gold with our exclusive 2025 Gold Forecasting Report Explore why gold remains the ultimate investment for safeguarding wealth against inflation Whether you're planning for future generations or seeking a reliable asset in turbulent times this report is your essential guide to making informed decisions Sign up for MarketBeat All Access to gain access to MarketBeat's full suite of research tools reduces BrightDrop EV production at CAMI Assembly Plant INGERSOLL—The news of General Motors' decision to temporarily halt and then reduce production of the BrightDrop electric delivery van at CAMI Assembly Plant is devastating for Unifor members “This is a crushing blow to hundreds of working families in Ingersoll and the surrounding region who depend on this plant,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne “General Motors must do everything in its power to mitigate job loss during this downturn and all levels of government must step up to support Canadian auto workers and Canadian-made products.” GM has informed Unifor that CAMI Assembly will initiate temporary layoffs starting April 14 with workers returning in May for limited production production will temporarily cease with operations idling until October 2025 GM plans to complete retooling work to prepare the facility for production of the 2026 model year of commercial electric vehicles the plant will operate on a single shift for the foreseeable future – a reduction that is expected to result in the indefinite layoff of nearly 500 workers.  Unifor Local 88 represents more than 1,200 workers at the CAMI Assembly Plant where GM began BrightDrop production in early 2023 “Our members have endured so much — from retooling disruptions to months of rotating layoffs — and now they’re facing a major production slowdown and job loss,” said Unifor Local 88 CAMI Plant Chairperson Mike Van Boekel “Global demand for last-mile delivery vehicles is only growing and the pride to build world-class electric vehicles right here in Canada — all we need is the opportunity to keep doing it.” Unifor is calling on all levels of government to seize this moment — to back Canadian workers and support Canadian-made products with procurement dollars “The BrightDrop electric delivery van is built in Canada by Canadian workers — it’s the smart choice for Canadian business government agencies and for our economy,” added Payne “Procurement and industrial policy go hand in hand Now is the time for Canada to show leadership by investing in Canadian manufacturing.”  While GM has indicated it remains committed to the CAMI facility the immediate future remains uncertain without stronger domestic support and fair market access President Donald Trump to impose tariffs on Canadian-made vehicles and auto parts have sent shockwaves through the industry and retreat from critical EV investment have created deep uncertainty across the North American auto sector.  Trump’s short-sighted tariffs and rejection of EV technology is disrupting investment and freezing future order projections,” said Payne “This is creating an opening for China and other foreign automakers to dominate the global EV market while the North America industry risks falling behind.” “Make no mistake — the world is moving rapidly towards electrification “We risk surrendering our future unless we act decisively to support our own industry.” Unifor is Canada’s largest union in the private sector representing 320,000 workers in every major area of the economy The union advocates for all working people and their rights fights for equality and social justice in Canada and abroad and strives to create progressive change for a better future.  For media inquiries or to arrange interviews via FaceTime, Zoom, or Skype please contact Unifor Communications Director Kathleen O’Keefe at @email or by cell at (416) 896-3303 Ingersoll Rand: A new era for the compressor manufacturer Monday - Friday 9am-12pm / 2pm-6pm GMT + 1 All financial news and data tailored to specific country editions UPDATE (May 2nd @ 5:20 a.m.) -  Southwestern Public Health has lifted the boil water advisory for Plattsville INGERSOLL - A third boil water advisory has been issued for Oxford County Southwestern Public Health says the latest one is for those using the municipal water supply in Ingersoll A Medical Officer of Health recently collected some samples that indicate a possible presence of bacteria in the water The health unit also issued a boil water advisory for Mount Elgin last night and for the northeast corner of Plattsville yesterday afternoon If you live in any of the affected areas it's recommended that you boil your water for at least a minute before consuming it in any way This means not only when you decide to drink it or use it to make juice but also when you decide to wash food and brush your teeth LondonNewsIngersoll CAMI plant shutdown starts todayBy Kristylee VarleyUpdated: April 14 ADVERTISEMENT INGERSOLL - The Rotary Club is hosting their annual Community Easter Egg Hunt It’s a free event hosted at the Victoria Park Community Centre Baseball Diamond but guests are asked to come early to register and get a ticket so they go home with a chocolate bunny Children aged 2 to 10 are able to participate Eggs will be distributed around the baseball diamond and the field will be divided into 3 different age groups There will be a section for children aged 2 to 4 Guests are asked to bring their own baskets but there will be a limited number of baskets available to be borrowed Their Facebook event notes that if weather is not cooperative the hunt will be moved to the Ingersoll Arena To check for updates or learn more about the event visit the The Rotary Club of Ingersoll’s Facebook page. 2025 5:00 AM EDT | Last Updated: April 19Joe Winkler set out to find out who "Wally" was that his newly-acquired jacket once belonged to (Submitted by Joe Winkler)Social SharingIt's a mystery Australian Joe Winkler set out to solve After picking up a vintage varsity jacket that stood out to him at his local thrift store known as an "op shop" down under "We don't really have those sort of varsity style letterman jackets or whatever in Australia so much," Winkler said LISTEN: Australia man sets out to find original owner of second-hand jacket Afternoon Drive8:29How a vintage varsity jacket from Ingersoll ended up at a thrift store in AustraliaJoe Winkler of Melbourne Australia thrifted a unique find down under: a letterman's jacket from an Ingersoll broomball team Host Matt Allen hears the story of how Winkler tracked down the jacket's origins and also speaks to Allan Juett a teammate on that exact broomball team.The letterman's jacket is made of yellow leather and blue mohair and features the embroidered name "Wally" on the chest and the crest of a 1970s-era broomball club from Ingersoll "I had no idea what country it was from or if it was even real," he said "I'd never heard of broomball." It turns out that Ingersoll isn't too hard to find "There's only one Ingersoll in the world I discovered that must have been from this town in Canada," he said Winkler took his search a step further and posted to a Facebook group for Ingersoll locals a 16,000 km journey from where he bought the jacket It didn't take long for "Wally's" family and friends to see the post and help solve the mystery that it once belonged to the late Wallace Clayton he seemed like a fantastic bloke," Winkler said "It's just awesome to see." seeing his dad's jacket pop up on Facebook brought back a flood of memories "He was a good dad for sure," he said "I was really shocked to tell you the truth," he said He donated some of his dad's belongings to a Goodwill second-hand shop in Ingersoll after his dad died The jacket was too small for him or he probably would have kept it He remembers his dad playing broomball on Sunday mornings when he was young and having some beers with other players after the game was over "It was a day for those guys to get out and enjoy themselves," he said "I thought I was important because I was refereeing these older guys and that was kind of cool." The 79-year-old from Ingersoll played broomball with Wallace for years "We would get new jackets probably every five or six years so we could show off that we belong to the club," Juett said "[We] made lots of friends and enjoyed the friendship as much as the game." "[We] made lots of friends and enjoyed the friendship as much as the game."- Allan Juett "Wally Clayton was a great guy," he added Most of the guys from those years [are]." Knowing the jacket ended up in Australia and that someone took the time to track down its history is amazing "You wonder how something like that could happen." LISTEN: Wallace Clayton's son "shocked" to see jacket resurface abroad Afternoon Drive5:50Mystery of an Ingersoll broomball jacket found in Australia continuesHost Matt Allen digs deeper into how a vintage letterman jacket that once belonged to an Ingersoll broomball player ended up in the hands of a thrift shopper in Melbourne Allen speaks to the jacket owner's son as well as the chief operating officer at Goodwill Ontario Great Lakes to put the pieces together.How it got to Australia is still a mystery "I've got a couple of probable ideas here," said Scott Louch chief operating officer with Goodwill Industries Vintage varsity-style jackets are highly collectible Scenario one: It was donated to Goodwill and sold in-store to someone visiting from Australia it was purchased in Goodwill by a reseller Scenario three: Also a possibility it was sold by Goodwill online through their e-commerce division and sent overseas "Those would be the most probable ways it would make it to Australia," Louch said "We do ship all over the world every day so it's certainly not uncommon."  he thinks the whole thing is "terrific," knowing someone else can make use of it and wear it Michelle Both is the producer for CBC's Afternoon Drive in London and Windsor She holds a master's degree in journalism and communication from Western University It is a priority for CBC to create products that are accessible to all in Canada including people with visual Closed Captioning and Described Video is available for many CBC shows offered on CBC Gem LondonNewsPerson arrested for Ingersoll robberyBy Fiona RobertsonPublished: April 11, 2025 at 4:55PM EDT 2025 1:46 PM EDT | Last Updated: April 11Hundreds of layoffs expected at Ingersoll 24 days agoDuration 9:51General Motors has announced a temporary shutdown of its CAMI Assembly plant in Ingersoll but is due to decreased market demand and high inventory levels of the BrightDrop electric vehicle Mayor of Ingersoll Brian Petrie weighs in.Social SharingThe General Motors CAMI Assembly plant in Ingersoll will shut down next month with plans to reopen in the fall at half capacity The company said in a statement Friday that production is coming to halt as a direct result of the market and available inventory to build the BrightDrop electric delivery vehicles manufactured at the plant "CAMI is making operational and employment adjustments to balance inventory and align production schedules with current demand," GM said in a statement "GM remains committed to the future of BrightDrop and the CAMI plant and will support employees through the transition." Two models of the BrightDrop Zevo are made on site and sales have lagged behind the competition with numbers released by GM showing a total of 427 vehicles sold in Canada in 2024 and 1,529 in the United States certainly for the individuals who are affected by it in our community," said Ingersoll Mayor Brian Petrie Everybody has families and I know that there is an action centre being set up at Unifor to help people and we'll be certainly doing everything we can through the town to work with our partners to support people." The news follows the temporary closure of Stellantis's Windsor Assembly Plant in Windsor The CAMI plant employs approximately 1,200 workers the plant will operate on a single shift for the foreseeable future — a reduction that is expected to result in the indefinite layoff of nearly 500 workers," the statement read "Our members have endured so much — from retooling disruptions to months of rotating layoffs — and now they're facing a major production slowdown and job loss," said Unifor Local 88 CAMI plant chair Mike Van Boekel "Global demand for last-mile delivery vehicles is only growing the experience and the pride to build world-class electric vehicles right here in Canada — all we need is the opportunity to keep doing it." GM plant chair says Ingersoll plant shutdown 'devastating' to community "I am incredibly saddened by the layoffs at the GM CAMI Assembly plant in Ingersoll," Poilievre wrote I spoke with Unifor Local 88 GM Plant Chairperson Mike Van Boekel and expressed my commitment to protect Canadian auto workers." Poilievre's statement took aim at U.S saying he "is betraying America's closest friend and attacking our economy." Conservative candidate Arpan Khanna, who is running for re-election in the riding of Oxford, which includes Ingersoll, issued a statement as well "This situation goes beyond just a headline — it's a major loss for our community Liberal Leader Mark Carney's statement issued late afternoon called the layoffs "deeply painful." "My government is fighting to defend our auto sector protect our workers and build our supply chains in Canada," he wrote "We've made it easier for affected workers to access support including waiving the EI waiting period." said the "devastating" layoffs will have hundreds of people worrying about their future "It's time to put workers and jobs at the heart of Canada's tariff fightback plan To raise [employment insurance] so it actually covers the bills and to launch the Build Canadian Buy Canadian action plan to keep more workers on the job," Singh wrote Petrie remains hopeful that production will return to the plant in the future "We have the best workforce in the world I know that's going to be successful in the long term It's here and it's been successful for over 100 years and will continue to do so." LondonNewsReported armed robbery in Ingersoll on WednesdayBy Gerry DewanPublished: April 09, 2025 at 9:06PM EDT Join the conversation You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account Cami Assembly is cutting up to 500 jobs and shutting down for several months We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentThe Ingersoll manufacturer of electric vehicle commercial vans will shut down for three weeks beginning Monday Workers will then return for two weeks and then they will be laid off until October Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience it will be with fewer staff as the plant will cut jobs “This is about slower sales and the tariffs will really hurt us,” Van Boekel said The union and company will try to mitigate job losses with retirement and buyout packages to reduce the layoff total “We think tariffs are a major factor,” Van Boekel said consultant stated the 25 per cent tariffs imposed on Canadian vehicles sold in the U.S will add more than $15,000 US to the price of a BrightDrop cargo van It now sells for more than $70,000 in the U.S GM sold just a little more than 1,500 BrightDrop vans in the U.S “Our members have endured so much — from retooling disruptions to months of rotating layoffs — and now they’re facing a major production slowdown and job loss,” Van Boekel said fascinating real estate market is brought into focus and into context with this newsletter you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc The next issue of Homes in London will soon be in your inbox Interested in more newsletters? 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The union said 450 will lose their jobs while GM Canada said the total will be closer to 500 GM played down the tariff impact in a statement Friday saying the slowdown is a result of slow sales GM Canada confirmed Cami is making operational and employment adjustments to balance inventory and align production schedules with current demand GM remains committed to the future of BrightDrop and the Cami plant and will support employees through the transition,” the company said “This adjustment is directly related to responding to market demand and re-balancing inventory Production of BrightDrop and EV battery assembly will remain at Cami.”  Cami now employs 1,300 and also has an EV battery assembly plant on site Ingersoll Mayor Brian Petrie said the long shutdown will have a devastating impact on the community “My thoughts go out to the workers who are affected It affects everything from the grocery store to the coffee shop and suppliers Cami’s layoff and prolonged shutdown is the result of two factors hitting the plant director of the Trillium Network for Advanced Manufacturing The BrightDrop has not sold as well as GM Canada hoped it would and it has a high price tag in a competitive segment But with the threat of tariffs adding to that cost “Cami makes a niche product and there was not much demand for that product But tariffs are adding extra cost and that will mean lighter demand than GM would like,” he said GM is a company that runs plants as profit centres said that although there are suppliers to Cami in Southwestern Ontario production volumes were so low that even with a long shutdown there will not be a significant impact on suppliers in the city and region If tariffs played a role in the layoff it is the second blow dealt to the plant by the export tax Recent reports stated GM and Hyundai were in talks to bring another vehicle to Cami for production in two to three years but the additional tariffs on Canadian-made vehicles exported to the U.S “This is a crushing blow to hundreds of working families in Ingersoll and the surrounding region who depend on this plant,” Unifor national president Lana Payne said in a statement The national union is lobbying different levels of government to buy BrightDrop vans Canada Post is investing $1 billion in a new delivery fleet government agencies and for our economy,” Payne said Now is the time for Canada to show leadership by investing in Canadian manufacturing.”  Cami manufactures the BrightDrop EV 600 and smaller EV 410 electric commercial vans imposed 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian-made vehicle imports to the U.S. but the tariff will be reduced based on the content of U.S parts will have the tariff halved to 12.5 per cent more than 700 businesses in London exported about $7.8 billion worth of goods to the United States mostly in automotive and manufacturing but also in food and agriculture ndebono@postmedia.com transmission or republication strictly prohibited This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. 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By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy You can manage saved articles in your account Competition Bureau sues Canada’s Wonderland for misleading online prices Woman, 68, dies after being hit by school bus in Oshawa, Ont.: police One person sent to hospital after fire at Brantford home Sportsline: NHL broadcaster Gord Stellick on Maple Leafs-Panthers playoff series Pedestrian sent to hospital after vehicle collision in St. Catharines Ontario to include expanded manufacturing tax credit in upcoming budget A General Motors (GM) vehicle assembly plant in Ingersoll is being temporarily shut down with hundreds of layoffs expected to follow the union representing around 320,000 workers GM told them that the Canadian Automotive Manufacturing Inc (CAMI) assembly plant will stop and then reduce production of the BrightDrop electric delivery van They say that GM will begin temporary layoffs starting Monday with workers returning in May for limited production production on the vehicle will pause operations idling until October The union says when production resumes in October the plant will operate on a single shift “for the foreseeable future” – a reduction that they say is expected to result in the indefinite layoff of nearly 500 workers WATCH MORE: Unifor President says auto tariffs will be crippling the union’s national president Lana Payne said “this is a crushing blow to hundreds of working families in Ingersoll and the surrounding region who depend on this plant.” “General Motors must do everything in its power to mitigate job loss during this downturn and all levels of government must step up to support Canadian auto workers and Canadian-made products.” Unifor Local 88 represents over 1,200 workers at the plant since it began production of BrightDrop in 2023 The announcement comes after Canada implemented a 25 per cent counter-tariff on cars imported from the U.S GM also laid off 200 employees at its factories in Detroit and Hamtramck which the company says was “unrelated” to tariffs WATCH MORE: Unifor warns thousands of jobs at risk Emily Vukovic went birding at Urban Nature Store in Ancaster To celebrate Mother’s Day and raise funds for Halton Women’s Place A beautiful and powerful new piece of jewelry has joined Lofttan‘s collection The IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s is taking place at the ‘Women of Soul’ is a captivating production that is revitalizing timeless soul CHCH-TV started broadcasting in 1954 and is proud to be the news leader for Hamilton and the surrounding Halton and Niagara regions Copyright © 2025 CHCH. 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ZWD KitchenerNewsIngersoll community reacts to GM CAMI Assembly plant’s imminent temporary closure and layoffs By Heather SenoranPublished: April 11, 2025 at 6:40PM EDT A sign hangs at General Motors BrightDrop unit's CAMI EV Assembly in Ingersoll will temporarily halt production of Chevrolet BrightDrop electric delivery vans at its plant in Ingersoll the second automotive factory in Ontario to close since U.S President Donald Trump imposed 25-per-cent tariffs on imported vehicles About 500 of the 1,200 unionized jobs will be eliminated when the CAMI Assembly plant east of London The plant also assembles battery modules for electric passenger vehicles “This adjustment is directly related to responding to market demand and re-balancing inventory,” said Jennifer Wright “Production of BrightDrop and EV battery assembly will remain at CAMI.” said the shutdown and layoffs are “devastating” for the employees “This is a crushing blow to hundreds of working families in Ingersoll and the surrounding region who depend on this plant,” said Unifor national president Lana Payne in a statement Stellantis NV last week said its assembly plant in Windsor will close for two weeks ending on April 21 The plant produces Chrysler Pacifica minivans and electric Dodge Chargers Unifor Local 444 president James Stewart said 3,500 workers are laid off at the plant and another 2,000 at parts suppliers as a result Stellantis spokeswoman Lou Ann Gosselin said the halt will give the automaker time to assess the impact of the tariffs and there is no change to the planned reopening date Unifor has been pushing Ottawa to buy the GM BrightDrop vans for mail delivery urging other government agencies to support the plant “The BrightDrop electric delivery van is built in Canada by Canadian workers – it’s the smart choice for Canadian business government agencies and for our economy,” Ms Now is the time for Canada to show leadership by investing in Canadian manufacturing.” GM began production of the new vans at the plant in 2023 but overestimated the size of market The Detroit Free Press reported in March the vans are being outsold by Ford Motor Co.’s competing model and a lot in Detroit is brimming with unsold BrightDrops The CAMI (Canadian Automotive Manufacturing Inc.) plant opened in 1989 as a joint venture with Suzuki Motor Corp The facility was retooled with taxpayer aid to become Canada’s first large-scale all-electric-vehicle plant Report an editorial error Report a technical issue Editorial code of conduct Study and track financial data on any traded entity: click to open the full quote page Authors and topics you follow will be added to your personal news feed in Following Eric Atkins is a transportation reporter for The Globe and Mail’s Report on Business He began at The Globe and Mail in 2005 after working at the National Post Eric studied communications and political science at York University and business at Seneca College Welcome to The Globe and Mail’s comment community. 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General Motors (GM) is temporarily halting production of the BrightDrop electric delivery van at CAMI Assembly Plant in Ingersoll Ontario — affecting hundreds of jobs “GM has informed Unifor that CAMI Assembly will initiate temporary layoffs starting April 14 with workers returning in May for limited production,” Unifor Local 88 said in a news release on April 11 production will temporarily cease with operations idling until October 2025…When production resumes in October the plant will operate on a single shift for the foreseeable future — a reduction that is expected to result in the indefinite layoff of nearly 500 workers.” The automaker said the move is related to market demand and high inventory of the BrightDrop vehicle, not the ongoing Canada-U.S. trade war It’s crucial for non-unionized workers at GM to understand that temporary layoffs are considered illegal in Canada — unless you agreed to the layoff or it’s addressed in your employment contract WATCH: Employment lawyer Lior 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abandonment in Alberta We are one of Canada's most experienced and trusted employment Take advantage of our years of experience and success in the courtroom and at the negotiating table Get help now Subscribe for relevant news alerts regarding employment and disability law United Way Oxford officials celebrated their Valentine’s Day by officially cutting the ribbon to open the region’s newest transitional housing project We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentThe agency’s staff board members and volunteers gathered to celebrate the impending opening of the Ingersoll Light House a fully furnished home with wraparound supports that will help Oxford County residents who are coping with homelessness or housing insecurity With renovations wrapping up over the next few weeks the home is expected to welcome its first residents in early March “Valentine’s Day was the perfect day to celebrate — after all this Ingersoll Light House is an example of the house that local love built,” said Kelly Gilson the executive director of United Way Oxford “From a significant funding grant provided by Oxford County to the financing assistance of the Ingersoll Community Foundation to the staffing commitment of our partner through to the project leadership of Chuck Louttet from Vienwood Inc. and the incredible generosity and support of so many local businesses we have seen a community come together to make a difference to directly fund affordable safe and supportive housing in Ingersoll.” The “Light House” moniker was initially chosen for the United Way’s Tillsonburg transitional housing project is intended to reflect how these homes will “provide a beacon of light and hope to guide residents to safety and to help people find their way.” With the ongoing nationwide homelessness crisis the need for local supportive transitional housing has been identified as a top priority by a number of area working committees and municipal governments The six-bedroom Ingersoll home has been fully renovated and will provide an array of supports to its residents as they make that transition from homelessness or housing insecurity to stable housing “We know that the ultimate solution to the homelessness crisis is housing and the United Way Oxford is so proud to expand our transitional housing program to offer a six-bedroom home to better meeting the housing needs in Ingersoll,” Gilson said “Oxford County’s commitment has made this new Ingersoll initiative possible They understand that there is a need for housing but also for the supports to be there to ensure that residents receive the assistance required to meet their individual needs that will allow them to get back on their feet and move forward to a better future,” Gilson added The project budget of roughly $750,000 benefited from an Oxford County grant in July 2024 council voted to support three projects to create as many as 20 transitional and supportive housing beds in the region providing a combined $1.15 million for development funding $500,000 in annual operating costs and an additional $60,000 to support legal costs The other supported projects included a 10-bed transitional housing project in Woodstock towards permanent housing is getting someone in the right direction,” Ingersoll Mayor Brian Petrie said at the time This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. 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By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy You will also start receiving the Star's free morning newsletter Unifor says hundreds of workers at GM’s CAMI assembly plant in Ingersoll will be temporarily laid off on Monday Layoffs come as GM temporarily suspends work on the EV delivery van but vows it 'remains committed to the future of BrightDrop and the CAMI plant.' but vows it ‘remains committed to the future of BrightDrop and the CAMI plant.’ It’s more bad news for Ontario’s auto sector The union representing workers at GM’s CAMI assembly plant in Ingersoll said Friday the company is laying off hundreds of workers starting Monday temporarily halting work on the BrightDrop electric delivery van — and then reducing production of the vehicle “This is a crushing blow to hundreds of working families in Ingersoll and the surrounding region who depend on this plant,” said Unifor national president Lana Payne in a press release GM Canada confirmed the closure to the Star in an emailed statement stating the company is “making operational and employment adjustments.” “GM remains committed to the future of BrightDrop and the CAMI plant and will support employees through the transition,” wrote Natalie Nankil the company’s director of corporate and internal communications which represents more than 1,200 workers at the GM plant said it was informed that temporary layoffs would begin on April 14 with workers set to return in May for “limited production.” The plant would then temporarily shut down until October at which point there will be “indefinite” layoffs of nearly 500 workers as the plant operates on “a single shift for the foreseeable future.”  Friday’s announcement is the latest layoffs to hit Canada’s auto sector this month Up to 4,500 workers at the Stellantis plant in Windsor have been on a two-week layoff since April 3, the day U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff on global auto imports went into effect According to industry experts as many as an additional 12,000 people in the auto parts industry were also off the job due to the Stellantis plant closures in Windsor and Warren The announcement also comes a day after a report of GM temporarily laying off about 200 workers at it’s all-electric Factory Zero plant in Detroit Nankil stressed that the temporary closure of the GM plant in Ingersoll was not related to Trump’s tariffs — which have also targeted Canadian steel and aluminum “This adjustment is directly related to responding to market demand and re-balancing inventory,” Nankil wrote along with his efforts to “weaken EV mandates,” in the press release arguing Trump’s trade policies are creating uncertainty and putting North America’s electric vehicle industry at risk of falling behind “Make no mistake — the world is moving rapidly towards electrification,” said Payne This is not the first time the CAMI plant has temporarily shutdown since the start of Trump’s tariff threats told the Star in early March that workers had been told to stay home for two weeks — again for “volume correction” and not the trade penalties In Friday’s press release from Unifor Boekel stressed that union members have “endured so much” and are now facing job losses and the pride to build world-class electric vehicles,” he said “all we need is the opportunity to keep doing it.” On the campaign trail, Prime Minister Mark Carney described the layoffs as “deeply painful news” for the impacted workers and those elsewhere in Canada’s auto industry in a post on X “We will fight every day for the workers who build this country,” Carney wrote adding that he has been in regular contact with Payne cabinet committee has prepared plans for “whichever government Canadians choose in this important election” to negotiate with the U.S. echoing the brief comments he made after the committee’s meeting in Ottawa this morning Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre said Friday he was “incredibly saddened” by the layoffs so they can keep their jobs as we fight through this mess,” he said “A Conservative government will push hard to put an end to these tariffs and get a quick but fair deal that protects our sovereignty and our economy.” Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Account processing issue - 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By connecting my portfolio to TipRanks Smart Portfolio I agree to their Terms of Use. INGERSOLL - The Ingersoll 50 plus Seniors Centre is hosting a tribute concert fundraiser. Jim Yorfido and Tim Herbert will be playing music paying tribute to Johnny Cash and George Jones. Recreation Program Coordinator, Robin Goudreault says anyone who wants to go still has an opportunity to buy tickets. "We are still selling tickets at the Seniors Centre itself, which is 250 Ingersoll Street South. They can purchase tickets there, and tickets are $35, or we will have tickets available at the door." Goudreault mentions there will also be a 50/50 draw, snack booth, and cash bar. She adds there will be an intermission during the show, where there will be a draw for door prizes. Goudreault says why this fundraiser is taking place. "The fundraiser, it helps to fund our programs, anything from our card games, fitness programs, we have a baseball league, and we have a golf league." She mentions the Centre also takes bus trips and the fundraising helps keep the costs low. The doors open at 6:30, and the event gets underway at 7. It is taking place at Unifor Local 88. close Ontario's Ingersoll EV assembly plant | CBC.ca LoadedGM to lay off hundreds close Ontario's Ingersoll EV assembly plant 24 days agoDuration 2:46GM to lay off hundreds, close Ontario's Ingersoll EV assembly plant24 days agoNewsDuration 2:46Hundreds of GM workers will be laid off after the company announced plans to temporarily shutter its Ingersoll, Ont., assembly plant which makes BrightDrop electric delivery vehicles. GM downplayed tariffs, saying its decision was related to market demand and high inventory. Trump film tariff threat is ‘very troubling,’ ACTRA national president saysCBC News |38 minutes agoTrending NowVideo2:17 Closed Captioning and Described Video is available for many CBC shows offered on CBC Gem. UPDATE (April 21st, 2025) - Another suspect has been charged in relation to this case. The OPP arrested a 39-year-old woman from Ingersoll on Thursday and she's facing the same charges as the 31-year-old man. The investigation is still ongoing at this time. UPDATE (April 11th, 2025) - The Oxford OPP have new information regarding the ongoing robbery investigation. Yesterday, officers found and arrested a 31-year-old Ingersoll man, who is now facing charges. The charges include armed robbery, carrying a concealed weapon, possession of an imitation weapon for a dangerous purpose, using a disguise with intent, and taking a motor vehicle without consent. He has been released from custody and is set to appear in Woodstock Court on April 29th. INGERSOLL - The Oxford OPP are asking for the publics help in an on-going investigation. This afternoon at 12:30 p.m. officers responded to an address on Thames Street South in Ingersoll after a report of a robbery. It was determined an unknown individual entered the property with what appeared to be a firearm and left with an undisclosed amount of Canadian currency. The individual was seen leaving in a red mid-2000's Volkswagen Beetle. The OPP are looking for anyone who may have security camera or dashcam footage around the time of the incident and in the area of Thames Street South and St. Andrews Street to share the videos. If you have any information call the Oxford OPP or Crime Stoppers. When calling to report any information, the Oxford OPP are asking you refer to incident number E250428467. Costa Kourtesis’s restaurant on Bell Street Normally a few workers at the nearby Cami Assembly auto plant would be having breakfast before the start of their shift And Kourtesis already knows the afternoon rush won’t come The 1,300-worker Cami electric-vehicle assembly plant was closed Wednesday as part of a scheduled two-week shutdown President Donald Trump’s tariffs could permanently shutter Cami and other Canadian auto factories devastating Southwestern Ontario towns like Ingersoll that are built on them very concerned,” Kourtesis said of the fallout in his community of 11,000 “I still can’t believe one person can have the power to cause so much damage But it’s not only (President Donald) Trump what about the millions of Americans who voted for him Trump on Tuesday imposed tariffs of 25 per cent on all Canada- and Mexico-made products being imported into the United States Canada slapped equal tariffs on $30 billion of U.S Then on Wednesday – just 24 hours later – Trump announced a one-month reprieve on automobiles made in Canada and Mexico the uncertainty could only be compared to the first months of the COVID-19 pandemic “This is something that’s never been dealt with,” said Brian Petrie who fears a “significant” local toll if and when Trump’s tariffs are imposed so there’s a lot of people’s jobs at stake and futures at stake and prosperity at stake.” Cami is the biggest employer in town and thousands of spinoff jobs across the region are attached to its future other local businesses shipping products to the U.S Ingersoll-based companies in 2022 exported about $2.1 billion worth of goods packaging and other advanced manufacturing frustration and worry in this quiet community “There’s a lot of anxiety and concern because no one’s sure what’s going to happen and what Trump’s going to do next,” Mike Van Boekel “But I do like seeing the government fight back I would close the borders to all American-made vehicles immediately and not allow them into Canada.” Tom Weston is an Ingersoll native who works in plastic injection moulding He expressed anger over Trump’s tariffs and concern over his community’s future his restaurant could likely survive a heavy hit to the local economy But it would certainly mean having to lay off some of his more than 35 employees “If we have layoffs from Cami or some of the other companies here it’s going to hit us too eventually,” he said jjuha@postmedia.com Bolstered by the success of its Tillsonburg Light House the United Way Oxford is adding a second transitional home to its inventory as it works to support the region’s homeless We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentThe Oxford County-based charity had been searching for a suitable property for several months before finding what agency officials described as a “perfect property” in Ingersoll. “The ultimate solution to the homelessness crisis is housing — affordable, safe, and supportive housing. Based on the incredible success of our Tillsonburg Light House, which opened to residents in May of 2023, we know that this evidence-based best practice works to help people who have been vulnerable to homelessness or housing insecurity stabilize and work towards a better future,” United Way Oxford executive director Kelly Gilson said in a media release. Transitional housing provides a temporary housing option with support services to help those experiencing homelessness eventually move into — and maintain — permanent housing. Serving as a step between emergency shelters and permanent housing, the local United Way’s transitional housing will be served by the Oxford County Community Health Centre, which will again provide “on-site wrap-around supports” that will help residents build their life skills. “Thanks to the creative thinking and commitment to doing the very best we can to support those in need, our board made the decision to leverage our strengths and inspire others to invest where we can make an immediate and lasting impact. We were able to move quickly and, within only a few months, we were able to find and purchase the ideal house to become our new transitional home,” Gilson said of the Ingersoll property. The need for this kind of supportive transitional housing in the Oxford County region has been recognized as a priority by a number of local committees, as well as area municipalities. The success of the Tillsonburg house provided a boost, as did Oxford County’s commitment to creating new transitional housing opportunities, agency officials noted. The United Way Oxford was one of the recipients of an Oxford County grant in July that will help offset the costs of the purchase, as well as support ongoing staffing needs, agency officials added. “Oxford County’s commitment has made this new initiative possible. They understand that there is a need for housing, but also for the supports to be there to ensure that residents receive the assistance required to meet their individual needs that will allow them to get back on their feet and move forward to a better future,” Gilson said. In addition to the Oxford County funding and the United Way’s own investments, the Ingersoll Community Foundation is also involved in the project by providing a “generous mortgage to help make up the funding shortfall” for the home. “The Ingersoll Community Foundation is pleased to have the opportunity to partner with United Way Oxford, the Oxford County Community Health Centre, the County of Oxford and the future residents who will benefit from this much-needed transitional housing project in Ingersoll,” said Steve Tait, secretary of the Ingersoll Community Foundation Board, in a release. “We are very excited about the philosophy of collaboration that this represents and know that our partners have the experience and expertise to make a home for people in our county.” With the purchase complete, a number of local volunteers, tradespeople and businesses will be working in the coming weeks to transform the home into a “warm, safe and supportive space for six individuals as they begin their journey from homelessness to a brighter, healthier, stable future.” The new Ingersoll Light House is expected to open in the first quarter of 2025 after these renovations are complete. “Housing is essential to  individual and community well-being, and Oxford County is committed to ensuring everyone in our community has a place to call home,” Oxford County Warden Marcus Ryan said in a release. Sign in Join now, it's FREE! a member of the Oxford Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment was on general patrol in the area of 19th Line in the Township of Zorra where a vehicle was stopped after it was observed to be driving erratically the accused was charged under the Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act with: Operate a motor vehicle without insurance A 90-day Administrative Driver's License Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Woodstock on April 15 The OPP is committed to safety for all who utilize Ontario's roadways. Members of the public are urged to report Impaired Driving by calling 911 in emergency situations. Complaints of impaired or careless driving can also be made by calling 1-888-310-1122 For more information on the consequences of drinking and driving http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/safety/impaired-driving.shtml assembly plant as GM halts production | CBC.ca LoadedHundreds of layoffs expected at Ingersoll Company NewsIngersoll GM plant shutdown: 500 layoffs imminentBy Kristylee VarleyUpdated: April 11 There will be a shutdown of the GM CAMI Assembly plant in Ingersoll that it will will initiate temporary layoffs The company said the decision to halt production is not related to U.S tariffs but rather market demand and high inventory for the BrightDrop vehicle “General Motors is making operational and employment adjustments to balance inventory and align production schedules with current demand GM remains committed to the future of BrightDrop and the CAMI plant and will support employees through the transition.. This adjustment is directly related to responding to market demand and re-balancing inventory Production of BrightDrop and EV battery assembly will remain at CAMI” Unifor said the layoffs will start April 14 with workers returning in May for limited production production will temporarily cease with operations idling until October the union said GM plans to complete retooling work to prepare the facility for production of the 2026 model year of commercial electric vehicles which represents 1,200 workers at the plant the plant will operate on a single shift for the foreseeable future — a reduction that is expected to result in the indefinite layoff of nearly 500 workers GM began BrightDrop production at the CAMI facility in early 2023 In September, workers at CAMI voted on a new two-year contract that included wage increases The contract is set to expire in September 2026 “I am incredibly saddened by the layoffs at the GM CAMI Assembly plant in Ingersoll I spoke with Unifor Local 88 GM Plant Chairperson Mike Van Boekel and expressed my commitment to protect Canadian auto workers.” Speaking to CTV News from a meeting in Markham Ontario Premier Doug Ford is calling agencies like Canada Post to order more of the electric vans the plant makes Premier Doug Ford tells CTV's Mike Walker he's spoken to GM Canada's President who says the CAMI plant changes are because of low demand, not tariffs.Ford calls on agencies like Canada Post (with its own issues, of course) to order more of the electric vans the plant makes pic.twitter.com/mZH9Ls1ghU On Thursday, General Motors announced it was laying off some 200 workers at its all-electric facility in Detroit, MI. The company said those layoffs were being made, “to align with market dynamics.” The Detroit factory, which employs about 4,500 people, is home to the Chevrolet Silverado EV, GMC Sierra EV, Hummer EV SUV and pickup and all-electric Escalade IQ. This year’s Remembrance Day observances in Ingersoll will also feature a dedication ceremony for a new — and unique — memorial honouring veterans of all races and cultural backgrounds We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentThis new veterans’ crosswalk at the corner of Oxford and King streets near the cenotaph will stand as a “lasting tribute to the sacrifices of those who have served,” Ingersoll BIA officials said in a media release. The memorial will be dedicated on Monday, Nov. 11, in conjunction with the Remembrance Day ceremony presented by the local branch of the Royal Canadian Legion. The design of the crosswalk is intended to reflect a message of unity and respect, and features the phrase, “Lest We Forget,” in French and English. The memorial also includes phrases in Indigenous languages — “all the people remember, thank you warriors” in the Oneida language and “all my relations remember, thank you warriors” in the Anishnaabemowin language — to acknowledge the contributions of Indigenous veterans, workers and farmers. In the creation of the memorial , Indigenous language carriers from Atlohsa Family Healing Services in London were consulted by Patricia Marshal-DeSutter, the director of the Ingersoll and Area’s Indigenous Solidarity and Awareness Network. The memorial was the work of local artist Deb Campbell based on a collaborative vision with co-artist Marshal-DeSutter, the Ingersoll legion and the town’s veterans’ crosswalk committee. In addition to the commemorative phrases, the design features a pair of powerful symbols — a dove and an eagle, which face the text as if speaking the words aloud. The dove is a well-known symbol of peace while the eagle represents love, courage and strength — core values from Indigenous traditions. Framing the memorial are the colours of the four directions of the traditional medicine wheel — white, yellow, red and black. These colours represent the diverse races and communities that have served or lost loved ones in times of conflict. These colours also align with the four cardinal directions, helping ensure the memorial is inclusive and recognizes all sacrifices made for freedom, officials said. “This memorial is a deeply thoughtful and original creation that reflects the diversity of those who have served and the values of unity and remembrance,” said BIA co-ordinator Virginia Armstrong, a member of the crosswalk committee. “We are excited to dedicate this tribute to our veterans, with the community, on Remembrance Day.” The other committee members involved with the design and realization of the project were BIA board members Gordon Lesser and Adam Funnell, legion president Rob Made, Marshal-DeSutter, and public works staff members Rich Fleming and Doug Witiuk. The dedication ceremony will take place on Nov. 11 at 10:30 a.m. The Ingersoll Downtown BIA is inviting all members of the community to take part in this “collective act of reflection and gratitude.” Woodstock: Monday, Nov. 11, at 10:30 a.m., Victoria Park cenotaph Ingersoll: Monday, Nov. 11, at 10:30 a.m., Ingersoll Town Honour Roll, Ingersoll Town Centre Tillsonburg: Monday, Nov. 11, at 10:30 a.m. Silent walk from Veteran’s Memorial Walkway and Ralph Street to cenotaph at TIllsonburg Town Centre Norwich: Monday, Nov. 11, at 11 a.m. at Norwich cenotaph at Emily Stowe public school Otterville: Sunday, Nov. 10, at 1 p.m. at Otterville cenotaph Stay up-to-date with the latest and best audio content from CBC Listen delivered to your inbox every two weeks LondonNewsTeen charged in connection to Ingersoll school fireBy Kate Otterbein Published: December 05, 2024 at 2:43PM EST LondonNewsTransitional shelter to open in Ingersoll in 2025By Sean IrvinePublished: December 23, 2024 at 2:09PM EST INGERSOLL - A fail to remain crash in Ingersoll has resulted in charges laid against a senior from Cambridge. Oxford OPP officers responded to a single vehicle crash on Canterbury Street at around 5:15 p.m. on Thursday, but the vehicle involved was not there when they arrived on scene. They were eventually able to locate it after patrolling the area and charged the 88-year-old driver with a list of offences. The charges include operation while impaired by alcohol, operation while impaired with a blood alcohol concentration over 80, dangerous operation, and failure to stop after an accident. The driver is also facing a 90 day licence suspension and their vehicle was impounded for a week. Governments at all levels are being urged to buy Ingersoll-made commercial vans to support workers here as fears rise over fallout from the U.S is lobbying governments to buy BrightDrop electric vans made at the Cami Assembly plant with new vans for Canada Post at the top of the list which represents workers at the assembly plant “We should be talking about procurement for Canadian-built first before we go outside the country,” said Mike Van Boekel “The federal government backed the (overhaul of the factory) in the first place For taxpayers it’s the best bang for their buck.” In 2021 GM pledged $1 billion to Cami to transition to electric vehicle production and the federal and provincial governments each pledged $259 million to support the investment Payne could not be reached for comment Monday but the Unifor national office confirmed reports she’s pushing for Cami-made vans to be on the shopping list for government and Crown corporations provincial and municipal governments to push for procurement dollars to be used to purchase Canadian-made transportation vehicles streetcars and railcars,” Unifor officials wrote in an email to The Free Press “The union continues to engage (and) to advocate for all levels of government to reinvest strategically in the domestic economy Canada Post is considering new vehicle purchases with a focus on electric vehicles making a $1-billion commitment to electrify its 14,000-vehicle fleet according to information on the Canada Post website “We have a lot of inventory and this would help,” said Van Boekel GM sold about 1,500 BrightDrop vehicles in the U.S hit the auto industry with tariffs of 25 per cent on Canadian-made vehicles sold in America The tariff will be reduced given the amount of U.S If BrightDrop vans are made with 50 per cent U.S parts the tariff will be reduced by 50 per cent So if a vehicle part is sold from Canada to the U.S but reduced if it uses components made in the U.S Canada imposed 25 per cent counter tariffs on vehicles sold into Canada from the U.S. The push for more government purchases for Cami has the attention of Liberal MP Peter Fragiskatos running for re-election in London North Centre “I’m aware Unifor has been lobbying and anything that will add jobs or sustain existing jobs I will add my voice to this,” said Fragiskatos “I understand full well the importance of that industry in our local economy I will advocate for any business trying to secure contracts with the federal government.” GM Canada declined comment Monday on Unifor’s lobbying efforts It keeps me awake at night,” Payne told the Detroit Free Press in a recent interview “We’re not building as many vehicles there as I believe we could be building.” Payne and GM have been in talks on how to better market the vans “We’re just going to keep holding their feet to the fire on that,” she said imposed tariffs of 25 per cent on an assortment of Canadian goods and 10 per cent on energy and potash exports from Canada to the U.S imposed tariffs of 25 per cent on Canadian steel and aluminum Canada responded with tariffs on $30 billion worth of goods imported into Canada On March 13 it imposed reciprocal 25 per cent tariffs on steel and aluminum IRIngersoll Rand Inc. a global leader in industrial technologies and services has released its Form 10-Q report for the third quarter The report provides a comprehensive overview of the company's financial and operational performance showcasing growth in key areas despite some challenges This summary highlights the essential financial metrics and business activities that define the company's recent performance SEC Filing: Ingersoll Rand Inc. [ IR ] - 10-Q - May. 02, 2025 Copyright © 2025 FactSet Research Systems Inc.© 2025 TradingView 'We’re taking things week by week and we’re trying not to borrow trouble for tomorrow.' “We’re taking things week by week and we’re trying not to borrow trouble for tomorrow.” The temporary shutdown of GM Canada’s Ingersoll plant affecting 500 workers won’t have any direct implications on the St the company and union representing local workers both say GM spokesperson Marie Binette said in an email to The Standard Friday the St Catharines Glendale Avenue plant is not impacted and continues to run regular production The company told the Toronto Star the temporary Ingersoll plant closure and layoffs were related to “market demand and rebalancing inventory” and not due to U.S Unifor’s GM unit chairperson for local 199 said for now it’s business as usual for the St Catharines workers he represents with three shifts running but they are still living in uncertain times “We try and communicate any updates that we get as soon as we can to our members to try and put their minds at ease The best thing that they can hear is that we’re running business as usual,” he said “We’re taking things week by week and we’re trying not to borrow trouble for tomorrow.” tariffs and customer demand is replete throughout the auto industry Auto manufacturer Stellantis shut down its Windsor assembly plant for two weeks in the wake of 25 per cent tariffs by the U.S Unifor said 6,000 workers got layoff notices “I think when news like that spreads throughout the auto industry a lot of the workers just kind of work with the uncertainty not knowing if tariffs are going to impact us or when,” Longpre said “And then we’re hearing about the CAMI schedule shifting … So in our scope of work but it still doesn’t remove the uncertainties.” Catharines propulsion plant makes V8 engines for the Sierra It used to supply product to GM’S CAMI assembly plant in Ingersoll but that isn’t the case anymore the company announced it was going to be retooling its V6 engine and six-speed transmission in St Catharines to build electric vehicle drive units Longpre said while that process is underway some workers in St