ABB and the University of British Columbia Extend Research Collaboration
ABB and the University of British Columbia (UBC) have signed a three-year partnership agreement, focused on the research of computer science professor Thomas Fritz…
Westburne Welcomes New Divisional Automation Sales Manager, Central Ontario
Jozo Vidovic has assumed the position of Divisional Automation Sales Manager for Westburne Ontario.
Ontario Electrical League Launches Pilot Project to Promote Electrical Apprenticeships
With over $600,000 in funding from the federal government, OEL’s Consortia Pilot Project – Employer Engagement aims to increase the number of employers who train apprentices in the electrical sector.
Canadian Construction Association Accepting Submissions for Its 2018 National Awards Program
The awards recognize the important contributions of individuals, organizations, firms and projects that promote and enhance the Canadian construction industry, whether through innovation, projects or dedication to the industry.
Convectair Participates in the 2018 Défi Sacré-Coeur
Six members of the Convectair team took part in a fundraising campaign organized by Montreal’s Sacré-Coeur Hospital Foundation to help the hospital and its activities.
E.B. Horsman & Son’s Parksville, BC Branch Moves to New Location
The brand new 8,500 square foot building, at 1023 Herring Gull Way, replaces the current 5,000 square foot location on 425 E. Stanford Avenue that has served the Parksville area since 1993.
Brady Earns 2018 Canadian Occupational Safety Reader’s Choice Awards
Brady’s lockout tagout and machine guarding products and signage and Identification products have won Reader’s Choice Awards from Canadian Occupational Safety magazine in their respective categories.
Signify Achieves Carbon Neutrality in Canada and the US
Signify, the world leader in lighting, today announced that its operations in the US and Canada are carbon neutral. This achievement was met after the company in these two countries started operating on 100% renewable electricity in 2016 and compensates for all its remaining carbon emissions as of this year.
Convectair Appoints Sales Rep for Quebec’s North-East Region
Steve Mercier will be responsible for the representation and sales development of Convectair’s products for the East-South region of the province, which includes the cities of Baie-Comeau, Sept-Îles, Alma, Jonquière and Chicoutimi, Quebec, Trois-Rivières and Sainte-Foy.
WiRE Speed Mentoring at the APPrO 30th Annual Canadian Power Conference
Hosted by WiRE in partnership with the Association of Power Producers of Ontario APPrO, this free annual speed-mentoring event provides short, focused conversations between mentors and mentees of all genders.
Canadian Apprenticeship Forum Creates Platform for Apprentices’ Feedback
Apprentices in Canada e-panel is a new online platform that collects feedback from apprentices on their training experiences.
Stem to Deploy AI-Powered Energy Storage for Solvay in Ontario
Stem, a global leader in artificial intelligence (AI)-driven energy storage services, is now deploying an intelligent energy storage system for a Solvay plant in Welland, Ontario to reduce the plant’s energy costs.
Sommers Generators to Expand Regional Headquarters in Dieppe, NB
Sommers Generator Systems plans to relocate its Atlantic Canada regional headquarters to larger premises. Back in 2012, Sommers, based in Tavistock, Ontario, moved their Atlantic Canada offices and warehouse to the Moncton/Dieppe region.
Skills Ontario Electric Division Volunteer Committee Leader Steps Down
IBEW Local 353 retiree Wayne Lawrence is stepping down after 17 years of volunteering for the Skills Ontario Electrical Competition Committee.
Shopping Centre Parking Lot Shines Brighter Using Less Energy After LED Upgrade
A lighting upgrade of the parking lot for the Promenades du Parc, an open strip shopping centre in St-Hubert, Quebec, will save approximately 57,000 kWh annually…
September 27: WESCO Edmonton Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary
Don’t miss a fun-filled evening of great food, casino games, prizes and an opportunity to see what’s new from over 45 of the industry’s top suppliers.
