A new, larger facility on Ottawa’s west side triples the branch’s storage capacity. At the official open house, guests toured the offices and warehouses, and enjoyed delicious food and entertainment.
Franklin Empire is the largest independently owned electrical distributor in Canada. The Ottawa branch is located at 40 Hearst Way, Ottawa, ON K2L 4E9; 1-800-465-1549, ottawa@feinc.com.
July 20, 2026 Seacliff Electric are pleased to announce that Joe Niosi has accepted the position of Regional Manager for their Calgary operations. “Joe has been an important member of our team and brings extensive experience in the electrical construction industry, project execution, leadership, and team development. Through his time as our Service & Special…
July 20, 2026 New sentencing provisions recognize serious public safety consequences of crimes targeting electrical infrastructure. The Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) welcomes the federal government’s implementation of provisions within the Bail and Sentencing Reform Act (Bill C-14) that strengthen consequences for crimes that damage or interfere with essential infrastructure, including copper theft. Copper theft is a growing challenge…
July 17, 2026 Following the announcement in April 2026 of the first phase of the partnership between Build Canada Homes and the Société d’habitation du Québec to build more than 850 affordable homes, the governments of Canada and Quebec are confirming the progress of talks by the joint Build Canada Homes–Société d’habitation du Québec Collaboration…
July 17, 2026 The project, estimated at over $840 million, will provide the region’s residents with modern facilities better suited to current needs and will tangibly improve access to safe, high-quality care. $36.1 million will come from the Build Communities Strong Fund (BCSF), secured through an agreement with the federal government. The project includes the…
July 17, 2026 EB Horsman & Son’s new Grande Prairie branch is continuing to move forward, and the exterior signage has officially been installed. As part of their continued growth in the region, this new location will provide customers with closer access to electrical, lighting, data communications, and process automation and controls solutions. Supported by…
July 17, 2026 Gescan has introduced Thomas Chiari as their new Branch Manager in Kelowna. “With more than 22 years of experience within Sonepar, including 12 years as a Branch Manager, Thomas brings a strong track record in sales leadership, team development and building lasting customer and supplier relationships. We’re excited to have Thomas on…
July 27, 2026 The purpose of this STANDATA bulletin is to clarify Section 6 of the 2024 Canadian Electrical Code (CE Code), Part 1, which outlines the installation requirements for services, service equipment, and metering equipment. View the Bulletin: Read More…
July 27, 2026 Some projects are exciting because they’re new. Others are exciting because you can feel how many people had to be exceptionally good at their craft to make them look effortless. The PNE Amphitheatre (Freedom Mobile Arch) is the latter. The notable largest free-span wood roof in North American is the headline, but the lighting is the… Read More…
July 27, 2026 How Energy Efficient Lighting Can Help Modern Businesses Balance Profitability with Environmental Responsibility In today’s competitive business landscape, organizations are constantly seeking ways to reduce operational costs, improve sustainability, and foster productive work environments. Among the most impactful yet often overlooked areas of optimization is lighting. As businesses strive to balance profitability… Read More…
July 27, 2026 By EB Horsman & Son As temperatures rise and winter fades into the background, heating systems might not be top of mind. However, spring and summer are actually the ideal time to plan ahead. Installing or upgrading your heating system now can save time, reduce stress, and ensure you are fully prepared… Read More…
July 20, 2026 Seacliff Electric are pleased to announce that Joe Niosi has accepted the position of Regional Manager for their Calgary operations. “Joe has been an important member of our team and brings extensive experience in the electrical construction industry, project execution, leadership, and team development. Through his time as our Service & Special… Read More…
July 20, 2026 New sentencing provisions recognize serious public safety consequences of crimes targeting electrical infrastructure. The Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) welcomes the federal government’s implementation of provisions within the Bail and Sentencing Reform Act (Bill C-14) that strengthen consequences for crimes that damage or interfere with essential infrastructure, including copper theft. Copper theft is a growing challenge… Read More…
July 17, 2026 Following the announcement in April 2026 of the first phase of the partnership between Build Canada Homes and the Société d’habitation du Québec to build more than 850 affordable homes, the governments of Canada and Quebec are confirming the progress of talks by the joint Build Canada Homes–Société d’habitation du Québec Collaboration… Read More…
July 17, 2026 The project, estimated at over $840 million, will provide the region’s residents with modern facilities better suited to current needs and will tangibly improve access to safe, high-quality care. $36.1 million will come from the Build Communities Strong Fund (BCSF), secured through an agreement with the federal government. The project includes the… Read More…
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
