Canada and Ontario Investing to Improve Energy Efficiency in Province’s Agri-Food Industry

Canada and Ontario Investing to Improve Energy Efficiency in Province’s Agri-Food Industry

July 14, 2025 The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $3 million and launching the third intake of the Agricultural Stewardship Initiative (ASI) to help farmers implement projects to improve the energy efficiency of their farming operations. To support the province’s plan to protect Ontario, this funding will help local agriculture, agri-food…

Schneider Electric Announces Canadian Winners of Third Annual Sustainability Impact Awards

Schneider Electric Announces Canadian Winners of Third Annual Sustainability Impact Awards

July 14, 2025  Schneider Electric has announced the Canadian winners of its third annual Sustainability Impact Awards, recognizing organizations that exemplify outstanding achievements in efficiency, innovation, and digitalization. The winners of the 2024 Sustainability Impact Award represent excellence across key industry segments: “In Canada, we’re seeing remarkable leadership from organizations that are embracing sustainability as a…

Texcan Calgary Branch Relocates to New LEED-Certified Facility with Customer Convenience and Sustainability in Mind

Texcan Calgary Branch Relocates to New LEED-Certified Facility with Customer Convenience and Sustainability in Mind

July 14, 2025 Texcan, a division of Sonepar Canada has relocated its Calgary branch to 190-11600 Stonehill Drive N.E., just five minutes from its previous location. Strategically positioned near the TransCanada Highway, the new facility streamlines customer pickups and supports Sonepar Canada’s environmental commitments. The warehouse offers improved logistics with seven dock doors, a drive-in…

Mac’s II Agencies Announce Addition to Project & Specification Sales Team

Mac’s II Agencies Announce Addition to Project & Specification Sales Team

July 10, 2025 Mac’s II Agencies is pleased to announce that Drazen Jerkovic will be joining their Project & Specification Sales team in the Lighting Division later this fall. With over 25 years of experience in the lighting and electrical industry, Drazen is a highly respected consultant known for his technical knowledge and deep understanding of project delivery….

Intralec Named New Sales Agency Partner for IDEAL Electrical in Central & Southwestern Ontario

Intralec Named New Sales Agency Partner for IDEAL Electrical in Central & Southwestern Ontario

July 7, 2025 Intralec Electrical Products is proud to announce our new partnership with IDEAL Electrical as their sales agency for the Central & Southwestern Ontario regions. As a Canadian manufacturer with over 60 years of experience producing quality products—many of which, like the Can-Twist wire connector and Yellow 77 lubricant, are made in Ajax,…

Schneider Electric Launches Chapter 3 of Sustainability School

Schneider Electric Launches Chapter 3 of Sustainability School

July 4, 2025 Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has launched Chapter 3 of its online Sustainability School, a free training program designed to empower its channel ecosystem partners to become leaders in sustainability. This chapter will focus on teaching businesses how to decarbonize and unlock the competitive…

United Chargers Launches Grizzl-E Club Charger-as-a-Service Subscription Model

United Chargers Launches Grizzl-E Club Charger-as-a-Service Subscription Model

July 4, 2025 United Chargers Inc., known for the Grizzl-E line of EV chargers, announces Grizzl-E Club, a first-of-its-kind charger as a service that provides a free EV Charger and pays drivers back for charging. Grizzl-E Club is designed to make EV ownership more rewarding, accessible, and future-ready. Beginning July 1st, Canadians can join the Grizzl-E…

Consultation on Potential Tariff Remission for Certain Imports

Consultation on Potential Tariff Remission for Certain Imports

July 4, 2025 The Department of Finance Canada is reaching out to Canadian producers and industry associations regarding the potential remission of tariffs on certain imports from the United States and China. The Department has outlined its framework and process for how it will consider remission requests for tariffs on products from the United States (U.S.) and China….

Opioid-Free Pain-Management Options Support Construction Industry Workers

Opioid-Free Pain-Management Options Support Construction Industry Workers

July 4, 2025 People working in the construction industry benefit from ongoing access to opioid-free pain-management options as the Province supports two pain clinics in Burnaby and Langford. “People in the construction industry need specialized supports with mental-health and substance-use challenges,” said Josie Osborne, Minister of Health. “By continuing to fund the Opioid-Free Pain Clinics…

IBEW Canada Supports National Collaboration on Skilled Trades Training

IBEW Canada Supports National Collaboration on Skilled Trades Training

July 4, 2025 On June 24, IBEW Canada proudly joined national partners and government leaders at IBEW Local 353’s training centre in Mississauga, ON, for a media event hosted by the Future Skills Centre (FSC), Skillplan, and Canada’s Building Trades Unions (CBTU). The event spotlighted The Pan-Canadian Recruitment and Training System for Canada’s Unionized Construction Sector, a national initiative funded by Employment and…

The YPN Ontario GIVE Campaign is Running Again!

The YPN Ontario GIVE Campaign is Running Again!

In collaboration with the Ontario Region and the Women’s Network, the YPN Ontario Region is proud to be running its 5th annual Food Drive Initiative. This campaign aims to collect dry food items, personal care products, and monetary donations to support underprivileged families. This year’s designated food bank is Haven on the Queensway. Donation Details: The Haven on the…

Nedco Celebrate the Opening of a New Branch in Coquitlam, BC

Nedco Celebrate the Opening of a New Branch in Coquitlam, BC

Nedco are incredibly proud to announce the official opening of the Nedco Coquitlam branch. On June 24th, 2025, the company enthusiastically cut the ribbon on Nedco West’s 18th location in Coquitlam, British Columbia — a milestone that marks their continued growth and dedication to serving industry specialists in the northeastern Lower Mainland. “A huge thank…