BC Hydro Making it Easier and More Affordable to Connect New Homes

BC Hydro Making it Easier and More Affordable to Connect New Homes

July 24, 2025 BC Hydro is supporting the construction of new housing developments in growing communities by advancing changes to streamline upgrades and reducing the cost of new customer connections to BC Hydro’s electricity grid. “As communities across B.C. grow, so does the need for essential housing. We are committed to ensuring we’re ready to…

Mitrex Sets Record with Largest BIPV Solar Panel Mural at SunRise Residential in Edmonton

Mitrex Sets Record with Largest BIPV Solar Panel Mural at SunRise Residential in Edmonton

July 22, 2025 Building-Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) manufacturer, Mitrex proudly announces that its transformative SunRise Residential project in Edmonton, Alberta, has earned the Guinness World Record for the largest solar panel mural globally. This landmark project showcases Mitrex’s innovative BIPV solar panels, blending cutting-edge solar technology with vibrant cultural artistry to redefine sustainable architecture. Sustainable Architecture with BIPV Spanning over 30,000 square feet, the Mitrex eFacade PRO plus…

Nexans Unveils a Cable Made with 100% Recycled Materials
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Nexans Unveils a Cable Made with 100% Recycled Materials

July 24, 2025 Nexans has reached a major milestone in its sustainability journey by developing a prototype cable made entirely from recycled materials — a first in the company’s history. This innovation combines technical performance, industrial feasibility, and a drastically reduced environmental footprint, marking a decisive step forward in circular economy. A cross-continental success story…

EFC Welcomes New Manufacturer Member: MGM Transformers

EFC Welcomes New Manufacturer Member: MGM Transformers

July 24, 2025 Since 1974, MGM Transformers has produced tough and trusted transformers designed to get the job done right. As a leading manufacturer, the company employs a highly experienced and dedicated engineering team that excels in custom designs. MGM Transformers is committed to excellent quality and service, offering industry-leading lead times and exceptional customer service. MGM Transformers specializes…

Noramco Announces Dallas Heal as Account Manager in Edmonton

Noramco Announces Dallas Heal as Account Manager in Edmonton

July 21, 2025 Noramco invites you to join in welcoming Dallas Heal as the company’s new Account Manager in Edmonton. Dallas brings over 20 years of hands-on experience in the electrical and construction industries, with a strong track record of leadership, technical expertise, and customer-focused service. He began his career as a Journeyman Electrician and…

Ontario Investing $7.5 Million to Help Businesses Go Digital

Ontario Investing $7.5 Million to Help Businesses Go Digital

July 21, 2025 The Ontario government is investing $7.5 million to protect small and medium-sized businesses across the province, helping them modernize and grow by adopting digital technologies. The Digitalization Competence Centre (DCC) helps companies to transition and find made-in-Ontario digital solutions with expert guidance, training and up to $115,000 in targeted grants. “Small businesses are the backbone…

Ontario Building New Hospital in Brantford-Brant
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Ontario Building New Hospital in Brantford-Brant

July 21, 2025 The Ontario government is investing an additional $12.5 million to support the planning and construction of a new Brant Community Healthcare System hospital, connecting more patients and families in Brant County, Six Nations of the Grand River and surrounding communities to more convenient, high-quality care close to home. This funding builds on the…

Alberta Invests in Affordable Housing Across Province

Alberta Invests in Affordable Housing Across Province

July 21, 2025  As a key part of the province’s 10-year Stronger Foundations plan to provide Albertans with safe, stable, affordable housing, Alberta’s government launched the Affordable Housing Partnership Program in 2022. Through the latest round of Affordable Housing Partnership Program intakes, more than $203 million in joint provincial and federal funding has been committed…

CIB Supports Transformation of Montréal-Trudeau International Airport
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CIB Supports Transformation of Montréal-Trudeau International Airport

July 21, 2025 The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) and ADM Aéroports de Montréal have achieved financial close on a $1 billion loan to support large-scale infrastructure improvements at YUL Montréal-Trudeau International Airport.  The CIB’s investment will help advance projects under YUL’s Flight Plan. Improved access to the airport and new airside infrastructure will enhance domestic and international…

Hubbell Canada appoints EX-Solutions as Sales Agent for Harsh & Hazardous products in Atlantic Canada

Hubbell Canada appoints EX-Solutions as Sales Agent for Harsh & Hazardous products in Atlantic Canada

July 21, 2025 Effective July 1st, 2025, EX-Solutions will represent Hubbell Canada’s Harsh & Hazardous product lines—including Killark, Hawke, Chalmit, Vantage, and RigPower—in the Atlantic Canada Region. With a strong track record in Quebec and Ontario, EX-Solutions brings deep expertise and outstanding support to customers, end-users, and distributors. Hubbell Canada’s sales and customer service teams…

Schneider Electric Launches New Data Centre Solutions to Meet Challenges of High-Density AI
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Schneider Electric Launches New Data Centre Solutions to Meet Challenges of High-Density AI

July 21, 2025 Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, today announced new data centre solutions specifically engineered to meet the intensive demands of next-generation AI cluster architectures. Evolving its EcoStruxure™ Data Centre Solutions portfolio, Schneider Electric introduced a Prefabricated Modular EcoStruxure Pod Data Centre solution that consolidates infrastructure for liquid…

Luxxbox Launches Quick Ship Program to Accelerate Project Timelines
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Luxxbox Launches Quick Ship Program to Accelerate Project Timelines

July 16, 2025 Luxxbox announces the launch of its new Quick Ship Program, designed to provide architects, designers, and project managers in the United States and Canada with expedited access to a curated selection of their most in-demand acoustic lighting products. With a two-week turnaround from order to dispatch, the program ensures that project timelines…

ECS Earns Platinum Status for 8th Consecutive Year in Canada’s Best Managed Companies Program

ECS Earns Platinum Status for 8th Consecutive Year in Canada’s Best Managed Companies Program

July 16, 2025 Electrical Cable Supply (ECS), Canada’s largest independently owned wire and cable distributors, is proud to announce its re-certification with the prestigious Platinum designation in Deloitte’s Canada’s Best Managed Companies program for the eighth consecutive year. This announcement recognizes ECS’s sustained excellence in strategy, innovation, culture, and strong financial performance. The Canada’s Best…

Nexans Canada Partners with Skills Compétences Canada to Sponsor WorldSkills Team Canada 2026

Nexans Canada Partners with Skills Compétences Canada to Sponsor WorldSkills Team Canada 2026

July 16, 2025 Nexans has announced its partnership with Skills Compétences Canada (SCC), a not-for-profit organization that actively promotes careers in skilled trades and technologies. As part of the partnership, Nexans will sponsor WorldSkills Team Canada 2026 as they prepare to compete at the 48th WorldSkills Competition, taking place in Shanghai, China, from September 22 to 27, 2026. “At Nexans,…

OEL Apprentice Success Project Available Until March 2026

OEL Apprentice Success Project Available Until March 2026

July 14, 2025 With renewed funding by Ontario’s Skills Development Fund, the OEL Apprentice Success Project is now available for another year until March 2026. The project is part of OEL’s Employer Engagement Program (EEP) consisting of wage, training, and equipment subsidies for apprentices. These funding opportunities are available to OEL Members and non-Members. For…