July 7, 2021
Recent amendments to the Subdivision and Development Regulations of the Planning Act will allow for increased housing density across the province. The changes define a new classification of housing unit known as an “accessory dwelling unit” – an independent dwelling unit located on the same lot or parcel of land as an existing single-family dwelling. The regulations define three types of accessory dwelling units: Garden Suite, Secondary Suite and Supportive Suite. Accessory dwelling units could be completely separate from the primary dwelling, attached to or within an existing accessory building (such as an existing detached garage), or a secondary/in-law suite contained within an existing dwelling.
February 7, 2023 Westburne has announced three new appointments in for their Quebec division. Stephane Lepage has been appointed Director of Sales – West effective January 10th. “With over 25 years of experience, Stephane started his career with Westburne, where he held several positions within the company. He then moved to other distributors and manufacturers….
North Bay is leading the way in energy resiliency all across Canada. North Bay Hydro has now broken ground on its latest project, the Community Energy Park microgrid.
December 9, 2022 The new lab, adjacent to CSA Group’s US headquarters, addresses an increased demand for the testing and certification of energy storage devices, charging equipment, micro grid components, and power conversion systems. The lab was designed in close consultation with CSA technical experts, customers and industry thought-leaders, with the aim of providing customers…
IDEAL Networks has spent 26 years bringing cable certifier firsts to the industry, so they are proud and excited to now be setting a new standard for cable certification.
Nova Scotia Power is in the final construction phase of a project that will see six new transmission towers carrying high voltage electrical lines across the Strait of Canso, which will improve service reliability by providing an important back-up power connection between Cape Breton and the mainland.
May 19, 2025 As the EV charging industry is poised for profitability, network operators still face many challenges. But what are their biggest challenges, are they ready to scale up to support their business growth, and how will they provide drivers with a better charging experience in 2025. This report answers these questions and more,… Read More…
May 19, 2025 ELECTRI has sponsored a research project to create a playbook for electrical contractors that will help you: Unpaid rework refers to activities in the field (including prefabrication) that have to be done more than once, or activities that remove work previously installed as part of the project, where no change order has… Read More…
May 19, 2025 By David Gordon, Channel Marketing Group, President The Intermatic deal is done. It has been rumored for months that Intermatic was being sold. Strategic buyers and private equity firms were mentioned as expressing interest and reviewing “the book” throughout the fall (and some mentioned even last summer.) According to sources, it was a “challenge” for… Read More…
May 19, 2025 The rapid expansion of data centers has brought about significant challenges in maintaining data security standards. According to Statistics Canada, recovery costs from cyber security incidents in 2023 were $2.1 billion, up from $600 million in 2021. This critical situation requires a more robust cable management design to protect data from being… Read More…
May 19, 2025 Schneider Electric Canada has been recognized as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers for 2025 by Mediacorp Canada Inc. as part of the Canada’s Top 100 Employers project, a prestigious honour celebrating organizations that lead the country in creating a culture of environmental sustainability. This recognition highlights Schneider Electric’s long-standing commitment to advancing climate action, driving… Read More…
May 19, 2025 ECAO are excited to officially launch the new and improved ECAO website, redesigned with you in mind. Whether you are registering for training, accessing member resources, or staying up to date on key industry developments, ECAO’s new platform makes it faster, easier, and smarter. ECAO have rebuilt the site to deliver the ultimate… Read More…
May 19, 2025 Catalyst Sales and Marketing is proud to announce a new line partnership with MGM Transformer Company, a recognized provider of dry-type and liquid-filled transformers for commercial, industrial, and infrastructure applications. With over 50 years of expertise, MGM delivers custom-engineered, reliable, and energy-efficient solutions designed to meet the demands of data centers, renewable… Read More…
May 19, 2025 By David Gordon, Channel Marketing Group, President The Intermatic deal is done. It has been rumored for months that Intermatic was being sold. Strategic buyers and private equity firms were mentioned as expressing interest and reviewing “the book” throughout the fall (and some mentioned even last summer.) According to sources, it was a “challenge” for… Read More…
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
