October 7, 2021
This week instead of having a guest in the show Watt’s The Word decided to dig a little deeper into your co-host Jason Cox.
Listen as Zack Hartle asks about his entry into the trade, dual-ticket, education, and career as an Electrical Trades Instructor.
Plus hear some inside looks at how the podcast started, how it’s going, and our vision for the future.
Go HERE to listen
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Torbram Electric Supply has relocated its Peterborough, Ontario branch to new, larger quarters, effective October 24. The new premises are larger than the previous location and offer a more efficient layout…
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June 28, 2023 On the 10th anniversary of International Women in Engineering Day, Hydro One announced the 2023 recipients of the Women in Engineering Scholarship. Granted annually to 10 women studying engineering at an Ontario university, the scholarship is part of Hydro One’s ongoing commitment to increasing the representation of women in engineering within the company and electricity…
November 18, 2024 Technical Advisor Diana Madill shares her inspiring career journey from electrician to inspector and how she overcame challenges as a woman in the trade. If you’ve ever wondered about becoming an Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) inspector, Diana Madill has a path she encourages you to follow. From her humble beginnings inspired by… Read More…
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![Guide to the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1[i], 26th Edition – A Road Map: Section 22](https://electricalindustry.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Guide-CE-Code-2.png)
Rule 22-000 outlinesthe Scope of Section 22 and that it amends or supplements the general requirements of the code. It provides specific rules for locations classified as Category 1 (moisture) or Category 2 (corrosive) environments that are significant enough to interfere with normal operation of electrical equipment. Read More…
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November 18, 2024 The Ontario government is launching the second round of its Skills Development Fund (SDF) Capital Stream starting November 29, with over $74 million in available funding to build, expand and retrofit training facilities for workers in the trades, including construction, manufacturing technology and health care. The government is also investing nearly $5 million from the first… Read More…
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
