Changing Scene

As an organization dedicated to empowering youth to explore careers in the skilled trades and technologies, Skills Ontario works to ensure that all Ontarians feel welcomed and included in these fields.

CSA C22.1:21, Canadian Electrical Code, Part I contains many updates and changes that are potentially significant to electrical professionals.

 EWEL has announced the plan to move its Sherwood Park branch into a brand-new facility at #130 3001 Buckingham Drive, Sherwood Park, Alberta. Relocation has proceeded in staged phases since late summer 2020 and will conclude by late February 2021

E.B. Horsman & Son has named Roy Paris as Branch Manager, Burnaby effective February 1st, 2021.

With client feedback and COVID-19 related recovery indicators in mind, Technical Safety BC plans to implement a 2% general increase, effective May 17, 2021.

Gerrie Electric and TD Commercial Banking are pleased to host a virtual seminar on financial and cyber crimes with presentations from TD Commercial Banking, Halton Police Services Cyber Crimes Unit, Joe Apps Technology Support, and Gerrie Electric.

Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC) announced the recipients of their Awards of Excellence 2020 at a virtual event today, bringing together sector stakeholders from laptops and screens across the country.

Emerson has announced Chief Executive Officer David N. Farr will retire on Feb. 5. Lal Karsanbhai, who has served as executive president of the company’s Automation Solutions business since 2018, will become the new CEO of Emerson and join the board of directors.

The Ontario Construction Secretariat will be hosting its 21st Annual State of the Industry & Outlook Conference on Thursday, March 4th, 2021.

The Canadian government is making targeted investments, so that key groups facing barriers—like women, newcomers, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and Black and racialized Canadians—can better find work in the skilled trades through projects led by unions and their partner organizations.

Jim Peplinski Leasing is a Canadian vehicle leasing company, providing commercial auto leasing and equipment leasing options for businesses, as well as vehicle remarketing and disposal. 

CABA released the Executive Summary of its Intelligent Building Energy Management Systems Landmark Research Project, providing a detailed exploration of the current state of the market.

 The energy transition is changing how power is generated, distributed, managed and consumed. Eaton’s new Home as a Grid approach combines an intelligent home energy portfolio with strategic partnerships to help residential customers integrate, manage and benefit from renewable technologies.

In a virtual ceremony on December 1, 2020, the CCDA awarded Gerry Brymer the Darryl Cruickshank Red Seal Industry Award.

Calling all students in grades 11-12 and post-secondary school, apprentices, businesswomen, tradeswomen, and advocates for women in the skilled trades and technologies…

Liteline has updated their website with the aim to give users a better experience when it comes to finding products, accessing spec sheets, and finding inspiration for projects.