
Hammond Power Solutions Announces Adrian Thomas as Chief Executive Officer
Adrian Thomas has been announced by Hammond Power Solutions Inc. as the Company’s next Chief Executive Officer, replacing Bill Hammond who will assume the position of Executive Chairman after 22 years as the CEO.
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Guillevin Code Series: New Rules Surrounding Farm Buildings Housing Livestock

By William (Bill) Burr
In response to several high-profile farm building fires, the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) formed the Reducing the Risk of Barn Fires Advisory Panel, to consider the next steps for government, agencies, and farm owners to help reduce the risk of barn fires and the loss of animals.
The Advisory Panel identified that a high percentage of failures and fires were the result of corrosion and humidity in the electrical systems, as well as some inconsistent interpretations and applications of the electrical code led to many installations being wired with methods and equipment not suitable for the environment.
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Guide to the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1[i], 25th Edition– A Road Map: Diagrams and Appendices
June 8, 2023 By William (Bill) Burr[i] The Code is a comprehensive document. Sometimes it can seem quite daunting to find the information you need quickly. 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… Read More…
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Liteline’s New LUNA OnCloud & the Value Proposition for WiFi Controlable Fixtures
June 1, 2023 By Blake Marchand Liteline recently introduced the LUNA OnCloud tunable white WiFi downlight via webinar. The new addition features all the same aspects the LUNA had previously, WET location rating, 360-degree rotation, and 30-degree tilt, with the addition of smart control and colour tuning. The webinar launch was hosted by Daniel Silverstein,… Read More…
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Adapting the Workplace Key to Retaining More Women in Trades – A Discussion with Reva Bond, SAIT’s School of Construction Dean
The federal and provincial governments and industry organizations have been investing money and putting in work to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in the construction industry, although more is needed to fully establish the trades as a viable career path for women as well as other equity deserving groups that are under-represented. Read More…
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Nexans Cables are Made by Canadians for Canadians
May 30, 2023 For over 100 years Nexans has been manufacturing cables in Canada from cathode to cable, a story that started with the first copper rod spool that left our original Dundas Street plant in Toronto. From the CN tower to the Confederation Bridge, across the electrical grid from the Atlantic to the Pacific,… Read More…

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Nexans cables are made by Canadians for Canadians

For over 100 years Nexans has been manufacturing cables in Canada from cathode to cable, a story that started with the first copper rod spool that left our original Dundas Street plant in Toronto.
From the CN tower to the Confederation Bridge, across the electrical grid from the Atlantic to the Pacific, and with a presence in more than 25% of Canadian homes, we’ve had a hand in a century of Canadian electrification. All this time, we’ve been working behind the scenes to ensure access to safe, reliable, and now decarbonized electricity.
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Westbridge Renewable Receives Approval from the Alberta Utilities Commission For Sunnynook Solar PV And Battery Energy Storage Project
June 8, 2023 Westbridge Renewable Energy Corporation is pleased to announce that its majority owned subsidiary, Sunnynook Solar Energy Inc, has obtained Power Plant and Battery Energy Storage System Approval and a Substation Permit and License for the Rose Lynn 1072S Substation from the Alberta Utilities Commission for its project, Sunnynook Solar + Energy Storage…. Read More…
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Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC) Awarded $2.1 Million to Support Youth Hiring and Training
June 8, 2023 Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC) was awarded $2.1 million dollars to continue the highly successful Discovering Potential Program (DPP) over the next two years, to March 31, 2025. This program offers youth valuable work experience through internships and on-the-job training in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) occupations, with a particular focus… Read More…
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Driving Success: Electricians Tap into the Lucrative Market of Spa Pack Installations to Fuel Growth and Expansion in 2023
June 7, 2023 Spring is when homeowners turn their attention — and budget — to outdoor improvements and home renovations. Recently, Statistics Canada reported that the number of permits for residential swimming pools issued in 2021 increased by a whopping 293 per cent year over year. There’s greater interest in hot tubs, spas, and other outdoor living amenities —… Read More…
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Applications Now Open for 2023 IEC Young Professionals Program
June 7, 2023 The Canadian National Committee of the International Electrotechnical Commission (CANC/IEC) invites the next-generation of Canadian standardization experts to participate in the IEC Young Professionals Workshop(link is external). The International Electrotechnical Commission Young Professional (YP) Program brings together the world’s upcoming expert engineers, technicians and managers, and provides opportunities for young professionals to shape… Read More…
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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’ insight and intelligence on those developments in the industry that effect design, specification, 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