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What Canada’s Lighting Pulse Means for Contractors and Plant Buyers in 2026
January 14, 2025 By John Kerr From the ground, many contractors and plant teams are experiencing the same thing: jobs are there, but they are smaller, more price‑sensitive, and slower to release compared to past years. The Canadian Pulse of Lighting confirms that impression and offers some clear signals about how contractors and plant electrical…
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Electrical Permit Requirements for Alarm System and Voice, Data, Video Installations
January 19, 2026 Other than the exceptions listed below, electrical permits and inspections are required for all electrical work involved in the installation of intrusion and similar alarm systems in all structures. Electrical permits and inspections ensure that low -voltage systems are installed safely and in compliance with Code requirements. A permit and inspections must Read More…
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The Role of Lighting in the AI-Powered Home
January 14, 2026 Elizabeth Parks, President and CMO of Parks Associates, joins Derek Richardson, Founder and CEO of Deako, for a wide-ranging conversation on how lighting is becoming a core layer of the intelligent home. The discussion explores how Deako’s plug-and-play lighting approach is removing long-standing barriers to adoption by simplifying installation, reducing costs, and Read More…
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What Canada’s Lighting Pulse Means for Contractors and Plant Buyers in 2026
January 14, 2025 By John Kerr From the ground, many contractors and plant teams are experiencing the same thing: jobs are there, but they are smaller, more price‑sensitive, and slower to release compared to past years. The Canadian Pulse of Lighting confirms that impression and offers some clear signals about how contractors and plant electrical Read More…
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Guide to the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1 – 26th Edition[i] – A Road Map: Section 54
January 12, 2026 By Bill Burr The Code is a comprehensive document. Sometimes it can seem quite daunting to quickly find the information you need. This series of articles provides a guide to help users find their way through this critical document. This is not intended to replace the notes in Appendix B or the Read More…
Nova Scotia Invests in Generational Affordable Housing for Shannon Park
Work to build more than 1,400 new homes across Nova Scotia – about two-thirds at Shannon Park in Dartmouth – will soon begin with funding from the Province and the federal government.
Housing Minister John White and federal Minister of Housing and Infrastructure Gregor Robertson announced $300 million to build 1,430 new homes today, December 14, at Shannon Park Elementary School; 930 new homes will be located in that area.
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Solar Project at Saint John Laundry
A newly completed 500-kilowatt solar energy project at Saint John Laundry will generate about 25 per cent of the facility’s electricity needs.
“This is the largest solar installation to date at a provincial government-owned facility,” said Local Government Minister Aaron Kennedy, who is also minister responsible for Service New Brunswick. “This will reduce energy costs, and, since it’s producing clean energy, it will reduce our carbon footprint, as well.”
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IDEAL Industries Earn Multiple 2025 Pro Tool Innovation Awards
The Pro Tool Innovation Awards program recognizes those tools which provide excellent value, advanced features, and the newest innovations. Under the Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing category Ideal was recognized for their Guardian Bender and BlueView Fish Tape…
How the Canada Light Expo Offers a Dynamic Event that Brings the Lighting Community Together and Builds Towards Further Innovations & Collaborations
By: Adora Hartley
2025 has been a year full of major events and changes, both in Canada and abroad, creating new opportunities for partnerships, solutions and market growth. In regards to the Canadian lighting industry, Canada Light Expo (CLE) 2025 witnessed a landmark gathering of the lighting industry, as it returned for its highly anticipated second edition that was held from 12–13 November 2025 at the International Centre, Toronto.
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Leviton Canada Partners with The Titan Group to Strengthen Midwest Presence
January 19, 2026 Leviton Canada is proud to announce its partnership with The Titan Group, who will now represent Leviton’s Residential and Commercial & Industrial product lines across the Midwest provinces, effective January 1, 2026. “We’re excited to begin our partnership with Titan,” said Bill Tischner, Western Sales Director. “Their industry expertise, commitment to service, Read More…
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Hammond Power Solutions Appoints Xavier Biot as Vice President, Strategic Accounts
January 19, 2026 Hammond Power Solutions is pleased to announce the appointment of Xavier Biot as Vice President, Strategic Accounts. In this role, he will lead HPS’s strategic account teams. He will partner with customers to align transformer and power quality solutions with evolving electrification, sustainability, and operational needs. His focus will be on helping Read More…
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ABB Chosen to Supply Technology for BC Ferries’ New Major Vessels
January 12, 2026 ABB will supply a complete package of power, propulsion and control technology for four new double-ended passenger and car ferries operated by British Columbia Ferry Services (BC Ferries). One of the largest ferry operators in the world, BC Ferries provides year-round vehicle and passenger service on 25 routes to 47 terminals, carrying Read More…
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Federal Government Invests in Four Ontario Steel Companies
January 12, 2026 Through targeted investments, the Government of Canada is committed to providing support to help businesses in all sectors, including steel and automotive, to respond, adapt and compete amid shifting market conditions. Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario Read More…
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EB Horsman Introduce Cory Carter as New Victoria Branch Manager
EB Horsman is pleased to announce the appointment of Cory Carter as Branch Manager of our Victoria location, effective November 10, 2025.
With over two decades of experience in the electrical, lighting, and retail industries, Cory brings a proven track record of leadership, sales growth, and customer relationship management.
Electrical Industry News Week
This special weekly digest has the broadest reach of those that are involved in all aspects of the electrical industry including electrical construction and maintenance professionals and electrical specifying engineers across Canada. EIN is designed to provide electrical professionals with insight and intelligence on developments in the industry that impact design, specification, and the installation of electrical equipment. From corporate news to new technologies and insightful opinions, EIN will become your first read in the electrical industry in Canada. Published weekly – every Tuesday
