Utility Employees Respond to Habitat for Humanity Emergency
Over the course of three separate thefts, Habitat for Humanity’s Windsor, Ontario ReStore lost its building tools, materials and truck.
January 29: CanWEA Operations and Maintenance Summit 2019
Taking place in Toronto, Ontario, CanWEA’s Operations & Maintenance Summit is the largest annual wind operations event in Canada. With an expected attendance of over 300 wind energy professionals from across Canada and the United States…
Hydro One Sending a Team to Support Power Grid Recovery Following California Wildfires
Hydro One has mobilized around 20 highly specialized forestry technicians to help inspect the electrical system and assist crews following the devastating effects of wildfires in California.
December 8: Women of Powerline Technicians Toronto Networking Lunch
Join Women of PLT for a networking lunch to celebrate the accomplishments of members, the successes of Women of Powerline Technicians, and 2019 strategic direction, all wrapped up in an informal festive gathering.
Buyandsell.gc.ca Launches New “Supplier Contract History Letter” Service
If you’ve done work for the federal government, you can now request your own official supplier contract history letter to use as a reference when bidding on new government work.
Global Electric Enclosure Market to Grow from $US6.15 Billion in 2018 to $US7.91 Billion by 2023
According to the new market research report, Electric Enclosure Market by Mounting Type, Form Factor, Material, Industry Vertical…
Don Gosen Receives First Premier’s Apprenticeship Award
The former president of Gosen Electric Limited, Don Gosen is Chair of the Board of Governors for the Ontario College of Trades (OCoT )and a part-time faculty member in Conestoga College’s Electrician program.
Keysight DAQ970A Data Acquisition/System
Whether you need to measure temperature, ac/dc volts, resistance, frequency, or current, the DAQ970A can handle it. The internal autoranging DMM directly measures 12 different functions, eliminating the need for expensive external signal conditioning.
November 27: Free Webinar on Key 2018 Electrical Code Changes impacting Wire & Cable
Join Nexans Nov 27, 2018 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm EST for a free webinar on changes to the 2018 Canadian Electrical Code related to wire and cable.
Register Now for 2018 CE Code Update Training in Alberta
The 2018 Canadian Electrical Code will come into force in Alberta February 1, 2019. Code Update Training is required for Masters to renew their certification in 2020.
Technical Safety BC Provides Guidance on EV Charging Equipment and Energy Management Systems
Technical Safety BC has issued an information bulletin (IB-EL 2018-01) that provides guidance regarding installation of electric vehicle charging supply equipment and energy management systems (EVEMS) in the province.
NEB Approves Manitoba Hydro — Manitoba-Minnesota Transmission Project
The project involves constructing and operating a 500 kV international power line extending 213 km from the Winnipeg area to the U.S. border in southeastern Manitoba, including upgrades to three existing electrical stations in southern Manitoba.
Worker Electrocuted in Greenhouse Incident
Joshua Remigio, 29, of Leamington, Ontario was electrocuted last week while working on the property of Great Lakes Greenhouses, described on its website as North America’s largest grower of hydroponic cucumbers.
Increasingly Severe Weather Causing More Power Outages in BC
The number of customer outages in BC during major storm events has increased by about 265% from 323,000 customers in 2013 to 1.18 million in 2017, says BC Hydro.
O’Neil Electric Supply to Partner with Siemens Canada in GTA & Southern Ontario
O’Neil Electric Supply is very pleased to announce the addition of Siemens Canada EM LP as the company’s new Power Distribution Equipment Partner.
Manitoba Hydro Appoints New President and CEO
Effective February 4, 2019, Jay Grewal will join Manitoba Hydro from Northwest Territories Power Corporation, where she currently serves as President and CEO.
