Robert Semchyshyn, Tri-Star Technical Ltd., Appointed to Manitoba Board of Electrical Examiners

President of Tri-Star and a board and executive committee member of the Electrical Association of Canada, Semchyshyn was appointed to a three-year term by Labour and Immigration Miniister Erna Braun. The Board provide advices to the minister on matters relating to the Electricians License Act, assessment of limited special trade electrical examination applications, and any part of electrical work.

Tri-Star Technical is a data network solutions provider, offering voice, data, fibre and wireless network installation, integration and support to corporate, retail, commercial, industrial, government, academic and military clients across the country.

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Leviton to Add Matter Support to Decora Smart Wi-Fi 2nd Gen Devices via Firmware Updates

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SaskPower and Potentia Sign 25-year Power Agreement for 200 Megawatts of Wind Electricity

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Federal Government Contributing $5.5 M to IBEW Local Union 804 Pre-Apprentice Training and Retention Program

The funding will enable IBEW Local 804 to create an interactive and accessible learning platform and work in partnership with organizations that promote the electrical trade.

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NEMA Appoints Sonia Vahedian as New Chief Operating Officer

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Leviton to Add Matter Support to Decora Smart Wi-Fi 2nd Gen Devices via Firmware Updates

Leviton has announced the introduction of Matter support to its award-winning Decora Smart Wi-Fi 2nd Gen portfolio of devices.

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University of Guelph Receives $25 Million for Energy, Water Conservation

The University of Guelph has received $25 million from the Ontario government to support its ongoing energy and water conservation efforts.

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GE Celebrates Grand Opening of Mebane-Based Customer Experience Center; Showcases Advanced Manufacturing

Last week was grand opening of the new advanced manufacturing and customer experience center in its Mebane facility

Changing Scene

SaskPower and Potentia Sign 25-year Power Agreement for 200 Megawatts of Wind Electricity

The 200 megawatt project, which will be located south of Assiniboia, will consist of up to 60 wind turbines and bring SaskPower’s total wind power capacity to more than 600 megawatts (MW).

Changing Scene

Federal Government Contributing $5.5 M to IBEW Local Union 804 Pre-Apprentice Training and Retention Program

The funding will enable IBEW Local 804 to create an interactive and accessible learning platform and work in partnership with organizations that promote the electrical trade.

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NEMA Appoints Sonia Vahedian as New Chief Operating Officer

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Leviton to Add Matter Support to Decora Smart Wi-Fi 2nd Gen Devices via Firmware Updates

Leviton has announced the introduction of Matter support to its award-winning Decora Smart Wi-Fi 2nd Gen portfolio of devices.

Changing Scene

University of Guelph Receives $25 Million for Energy, Water Conservation

The University of Guelph has received $25 million from the Ontario government to support its ongoing energy and water conservation efforts.

Changing Scene

GE Celebrates Grand Opening of Mebane-Based Customer Experience Center; Showcases Advanced Manufacturing

Last week was grand opening of the new advanced manufacturing and customer experience center in its Mebane facility

Changing Scene

SaskPower and Potentia Sign 25-year Power Agreement for 200 Megawatts of Wind Electricity

The 200 megawatt project, which will be located south of Assiniboia, will consist of up to 60 wind turbines and bring SaskPower’s total wind power capacity to more than 600 megawatts (MW).

Changing Scene

Federal Government Contributing $5.5 M to IBEW Local Union 804 Pre-Apprentice Training and Retention Program

The funding will enable IBEW Local 804 to create an interactive and accessible learning platform and work in partnership with organizations that promote the electrical trade.

Changing Scene

NEMA Appoints Sonia Vahedian as New Chief Operating Officer

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