GM Halts Oshawa Silverado Production as Gas Prices Drop
York Region health inspectors charged two Vaughan Mills shops, and cybersecurity researchers advise on smart home risks.
By Marco Ortega ·
General Motors will stop making the Silverado 1500 in Oshawa.
The company confirmed the end of production for that specific model on Tuesday. GM stated that overall production levels and employment figures at the facility are expected to stay consistent despite the model change.
At the same time, the price of gasoline and diesel will fall across Ontario at midnight on Wednesday. Drivers who can wait until after the price adjustment will pay less per litre at the pump.
York Region Public Health inspectors issued charges to two food establishments at Vaughan Mills. The violations were found during an inspection week that began on Oct. 26. The businesses named were Freshly Squeezed Bubble Tea and Tanghulu Tanghulu.
Cybersecurity experts from the University of Guelph, Ontario Tech University in Oshawa, and the University of Regina warned about smart home vulnerabilities. They said poorly secured devices can give criminals entry points to a home. This access raises the risk of break-ins or home invasions.
Forecasters also noted a potential shift in weather patterns. A record early disruption to the polar vortex could send a cold blast into Ontario by mid to late November. This development may occur despite El Niño predictions that point to a mild winter overall.
