BC Doubles Rebates for Home, Workplace EV Charging
British Columbians can receive double the amount per rebate to buy and install electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at home and at work.
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Earth Day Canada Is Launching a New Program to Facilitate the Transition to Electric Vehicles in Canada
Recently, Earth Day Canada kicked off the EcoCharge program, which will have 100 fast charging stations for electric vehicles installed in the parking lots of IGA supermarkets across Quebec and New Brunswick.
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Ontario Helping Employers Train and Hire More Apprentices
The Ontario government is investing $20 million to help small businesses jointly sponsor and train apprentices through the new Group Sponsorship Grant program, increasing the number of people training and working in the skilled trades.
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Microsoft Excel for Construction (Basic) Online Training: December 21st & 23rd
Part one of this course will teach you how to use Excel to create estimates, track expenses, calculate overruns, track production rates, and calculate material usage
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Online Course: Managing Shop Drawings, Samples and Submittals – December 17
The process for submitting Shop Drawings, Submittals and Samples is key to getting the right materials and equipment to the right place at the right time.
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Skills Ontario Presents Budget Recommendations to Ontario’s Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs
Skills Ontario CEO Ian Howcroft recently presented budget recommendations to Ontario’s Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs, seeking the support of the Committee for scaling up Skills Ontario’s programming…
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Date for De-designation of Electric Motor System Technician Red Seal Program Extended
In February of 2020, the Canadian Council of Directors of Apprenticeship (CCDA) announced that Electric Motor System Technician would be de-designated from the Red Seal Program.
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Rittal Systems Ltd., Canada Announces New President
Rittal Systems Ltd., Canada would like to announce that Tim Rourke will be resigning as President, and Andre Bousette will be stepping into this role, taking leadership of Rittal’s Canadian operations.
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CAF-FAC National Apprenticeship Virtual Conference February 22-23, 2021
The pace of change has been rapid within the national apprenticeship community over the last ten months. We perhaps understand now more than ever, the benefit of staying connected.
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Canadian Electrical Code, Part I (25th edition), Safety Standard for Electrical Installations Available for Pre-Order
The 25th edition of the CSA C22.1:21, Canadian Electrical Code, Part I is due to publish in January 2021. Pre-order your copy now and receive discounts of 30% off the CE Code Handbook and 75% off the Online Overview of Changes course in January 2021.
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ABB Launches ABB Decoded Podcast
In a fast-changing world, it can be hard to keep up with the latest developments in technology and sustainability.
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Southwire Announces Acquisition of American Elite Molding
Supporting the company’s growth strategy and building toward its goal to remain a generationally sustainable, diversified electrical company, Southwire is pleased to announce the acquisition of American Elite Molding…
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BCEA Professional Development Series: Construction Forecast
On January 21, 2021, you are invited to the next Professional Development series on Construction Forecast with Mike Maierle.
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ESA Master Electrician Examination Offerings Limited due to Pandemic
In response to the evolving COVID-19 pandemic, ESA will not be scheduling additional public classroom courses at this time. We will continue to monitor provincial and regional health measures, and key public health indicators.
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EFC Launches electro|POD – EFC’s Electrical Community Podcast
EFC officially joins the podcast arena with the launch of electro|POD – EFC’s Electrical Community Podcast.
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Southwire Branded 12/2 Gauge Coiled, Pre-Cut Red Electrical Wire Recalled due to Fire Hazard
This recall involves Southwire branded coiled, pre-cut red electrical wire sold in shrink wrap which features a red, white and blue repeating banner reading “Romex SIMpull” at the top and indicating in larger print the wire gauge measurement of 12/2 and wire length of 30 metres (98.4 feet).
