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Which Circuit Tracer is Right for You?

Circuit tracers are a pivotal tool for electricians. They feature transmitters and receivers that determine which breakers or fuses protect which circuits. When using a circuit tracer, electricians connect the transmitter which will send a signal to be located by the receiver.  

These tools also make troubleshooting straightforward and remove guesswork. Fault-finding can be tedious and time-consuming, especially when contractors don’t have the right device for their line of work. Troubleshooting is a necessary part of the job, but without the right circuit tracer, electrical work could be slower and less accurate.  

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Liteline DMX: Wins IES 2026 Progress Report

Liteline’s Full-Color and Tunable White DMX Family has been recognized in the 2026 IES Progress Report. As the industry’s first single-COB, five-channel downlight technology, these DMX-compatible fixtures bring professional-grade precision and reliability to small-aperture lighting. Delivering full-spectrum white tuning and RGB with seamless transitions between every channel.
Explore our compatible DMX fixtures here.

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IPEX Scepter® RBox™ PVC Round Electrical Box


The Scepter® RBox™ is IPEX’s upgraded round electrical box designed as the next generation of the OB15, making installations faster, easier, and more reliable. Built from high‑impact, corrosion‑resistant PVC, it’s fully non‑metallic and ready for wet‑location use. It also includes several contractor‑driven improvements that boost durability, capacity, and convenience.

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The Task Bar That Wins on Price Without Losing on Quality

The Magic Lite 5CCT LED Task Bar goes up against the competition on quality and wins on price. CRI 90+, five CCT options, six sizes from 10 to 48 inches, TRIAC dimmable, and a 3-year warranty. Give your customers a quality under cabinet fixture at the lowest price point in the category and watch it become one of your fastest moving SKUs.

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Latest Canada–U.S. Tariffs Preliminary Assessment & Impact Survey from ECAO

With the breakdown in Canada–U.S. trade negotiations, U.S. tariffs and forthcoming Canadian tariff countermeasures may have implications for Ontario’s electrical contracting industry.

At this stage, the full impact remains uncertain. The final Canadian tariff schedule, Harmonized System (HS) classifications, country-of-origin rules, effective dates, exclusions and any remission process have not yet been confirmed.

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Power Your Industrial Projects With Nexans

Nexans Canada is a trusted provider of industrial cable solutions designed to support demanding applications across manufacturing, mining, energy, and infrastructure sectors. Its product portfolio includes power, control, and instrumentation cables engineered for reliability, durability, and safety in challenging environments. By combining advanced technology with high-quality materials, Nexans helps businesses improve operational efficiency and reduce downtime. With a strong focus on innovation, sustainability, and customer support, Nexans Canada continues to play an important role in powering industrial operations nationwide.

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A Review of Residential Hybrid Heating in Nova Scotia

As more Nova Scotia households electrify, winter electricity demand is expected to increase. This study examines whether residential hybrid heating could help manage peak demand while supporting continued electrification.

Hybrid heating uses a heat pump as the primary heating source, with an existing fossil fuel system operating during periods of high electricity demand.

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STA Boxes Enters a Major New Growth
Phase with Expanded Facilities

In a market where speed, flexibility, and reliability have become essential, STA Boxes is reaching a major milestone in its growth journey.

The Quebec-based family business is proud to announce its move into facilities nearly four times larger, expanding from 2,200 to 8,000 square feet. This strategic move will allow the company to better meet rapidly growing demand.

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    Electric Avenue Launches Program Paying Homeowners 13 Cents for Every kWh Charged

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    September 11, 2026 The results from FortisBC’s Deep Energy Retrofit Pilot demonstrate an effective pathway to improving existing, occupied buildings by significantly lowering gas use, associated emissions and gas utility costs in buildings while remaining connected to the gas system. FortisBC has completed the evaluation phase of its multi-year pilot and is sharing the results… Read More…

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