General Motors has enjoyed a storied presence in Windsor, Ontario, having held operations in the region for 90 years.
Today, GM will close its final plant in Windsor, the transmission plant that was responsible for production for the now defunct Pontiac G5, as well as the Chevrolet Cobalt, according to the Associated Press.
At its peak, GM employed over 7,000 workers in the Windsor area, but has since closed several facilities, including the Trim plant in 2008, and now the Transmission plant in 2010. The AP says 500 workers will be displaced due to the closure.
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