Rittal Enhances its Sales Leadership Team

Kyle Sheppard joins Rittal as the Regional Sales Director for the Central Region. With over 13 years’ experience in sales and sales management, and a strong expertise in data-driven, long-term strategic planning, Kyle will be a strong addition to the team and the various products and solutions that Rittal offers its clients.

Neil Bowman joins the Rittal’s BC team as a Technical Representative with over 22 years in the electrical industry. Previously employed at SOFTAC Systems Ltd., Neil is an experienced Sales Manager and Project Manager, with expertise in the OEM panel shop and as a systems integrator.

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Alberta Electrical Association Christmas Celebration Nov 23

It’s not to early to reserve your table at the 52nd annual Electrical Industry Christmas Lunch.

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EHRC Names Rob Lister Leader of the Year

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Alberta Electrical Association Christmas Celebration Nov 23

It’s not to early to reserve your table at the 52nd annual Electrical Industry Christmas Lunch.

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Québec-New Hampshire Interconnection Project Gets Government Green Light

The Québec government has granted the authorizations needed to carry out the Québec–New Hampshire interconnection project, which calls for the construction of a 320-kV direct-current transmission line about 80 km long that will be extended into the U.S. to connect Des Cantons substation in Val-Joli to Franklin substation in southern New Hampshire.

Read More Québec-New Hampshire Interconnection Project Gets Government Green Light
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Serge Leblanc Named Sonepar Canada Interim President

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BC Hydro Posts RFQ for Site C Clean Energy Project

BC Hydro has posted a Request for Qualifications (RFQs) for the generating station and spillways civil works contract for the Site C Clean Energy Project…

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Ontario Proposes Changes to College of Trades and Apprenticeship Act

The province is proposing amendments to the Ontario College of Trades and Apprenticeship Act, 2009 following a review of the act that was submitted to the government in November 2015. However, tradespeople who are concerned the changes will erode scopes of practice and allow untrained, unskilled workers to do the work have already protested at the Ontario legislature…

Read More Ontario Proposes Changes to College of Trades and Apprenticeship Act
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EHRC Names Rob Lister Leader of the Year

With over 37 years in the energy and infrastructure sectors, Lister has grown OEC and its family of businesses to become a leading energy and infrastructure services organization throughout Ontario and beyond.

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Alberta Electrical Association Christmas Celebration Nov 23

It’s not to early to reserve your table at the 52nd annual Electrical Industry Christmas Lunch.

Read More Alberta Electrical Association Christmas Celebration Nov 23
Changing Scene

Québec-New Hampshire Interconnection Project Gets Government Green Light

The Québec government has granted the authorizations needed to carry out the Québec–New Hampshire interconnection project, which calls for the construction of a 320-kV direct-current transmission line about 80 km long that will be extended into the U.S. to connect Des Cantons substation in Val-Joli to Franklin substation in southern New Hampshire.

Read More Québec-New Hampshire Interconnection Project Gets Government Green Light
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Serge Leblanc Named Sonepar Canada Interim President

May 26, 2025 George McClean, former President of Sonepar Canada, has decided to leave Sonepar for an opportunity outside of the electrical industry. Serge Leblanc, current President of Lumen Canada, has been appointed interim President of Sonepar Canada. Leblanc will manage both responsibilities until a successor is named. Leblanc joined Lumen in 1997 and has…

Read More Serge Leblanc Named Sonepar Canada Interim President
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BC Hydro Posts RFQ for Site C Clean Energy Project

BC Hydro has posted a Request for Qualifications (RFQs) for the generating station and spillways civil works contract for the Site C Clean Energy Project…

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Ontario Proposes Changes to College of Trades and Apprenticeship Act

The province is proposing amendments to the Ontario College of Trades and Apprenticeship Act, 2009 following a review of the act that was submitted to the government in November 2015. However, tradespeople who are concerned the changes will erode scopes of practice and allow untrained, unskilled workers to do the work have already protested at the Ontario legislature…

Read More Ontario Proposes Changes to College of Trades and Apprenticeship Act
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EHRC Names Rob Lister Leader of the Year

With over 37 years in the energy and infrastructure sectors, Lister has grown OEC and its family of businesses to become a leading energy and infrastructure services organization throughout Ontario and beyond.

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