June 17-18: Supporting Women in Trades Conference
Registration is open for the 2019 Supporting Women in Trades Conference. Join the 300+ delegates planning to attend and help identify practical action items for making tangible change.
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May 2: BCEA Victoria Trade Show
The BC Electrical Association in conjunction with the Victoria distributors and manufacturers committee on Vancouver Island will be holding a tradeshow and golf tournament on May 2, 2019 at the Westin Bear Mountain Resort.
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May 30-June 2: ECAA Technical Training Day and AGM
The Electrical Contractors Association of Alberta is hosting its 2019 technical training day, annual general meeting and committee meetings from May 30 to June 2 in Jasper, AB.
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Matco Tools Wireless Chargers Recalled by Professional Tool Products Due to Burn Hazard
This recall involves a Matco Tools brand wireless charger, which is an inductive phone charger that is circular in shape. It measures approximately 3.9 inches in diameter and 0.4 inches in height. “Matco Tools” and the Matco company logo are printed in the centre of the charger. About 200 units were sold in Canada; 4,800 in the U.S.
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One Billion Can-Twist… And Counting — Ideal Canada Celebrates Milestone with Great Canadian Classics Contest!
The year was 2002: Jean Chrétien was Prime Minister, Avril Lavigne topped the charts, the Alouettes defeated the Eskimos 25-16 at the 90th Grey Cup, and Ideal Industries launched Canada’s greatest wire connector — Can-Twist.
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B. A. Robinson Co. Ltd. Rebranding to Robinson Supply
The company’s wholesale locations will be branded Robinson Supply, and the lighting and bath showrooms will be branded Robinson.
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NETCO Leadership Excellence Award Nominations Now Open
Established in 2016, the NETCO Leadership Excellence award honours an industry training professional for his/her role in the success of and their outstanding contributions to apprenticeship training and continuing electrical training.
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Fort McMurray West 500-kV Transmission Project Energized 3 Months Ahead of Schedule
The 500+ km transmission line from Edmonton to Fort McMurray includes two substations and involved 20 months of construction, and 4.5 years from project start to energization.
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Hydro One Appoints Mark Poweska as President and CEO
Poweska is currently BC Hydro’s Executive Vice President, Operations, with responsibility for all aspects of the company’s electricity generation, transmission and distribution operations.
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ESA Welcomes New Board Chair
The Board of Directors of the Electrical Safety Authority has elected Peter Gregg as Chair to succeed Brian Bentz. Brian retires from the ESA Board after serving nine years as a Director, including three years as Chair.
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May 15-17: NECA 2019 Safety Professionals Conference
The National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA)’s 2019 Safety Professionals Conference, taking place in San Antonio, Texas, is the electrical construction industry’s premier annual safety event.
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April 29: Ontario’s New Construction Act — Adapting to the New Prompt Payment & Adjudication Regimes
On October 1, 2019, new prompt payment and adjudication regimes in Ontario will transform the fundamental way that construction projects operate in Ontario.
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CEA Stands Behind Need for Government Support for Electric Vehicles
The Canadian Electricity Association (CEA) has thrown its support behind the recommendations of the Interim report from the federal government’s Advisory Council on Climate Action.
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April 16: 2019 Leadership Conference for Women in Energy
Advance your career in a traditionally male industry by attending this event. It will provide insight into key energy trends and skills for personal and professional development as Canada’s most successful women energy leaders share their industry knowledge…
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CSA Group Releases Potential Climate Change Adaptation Solutions for the CE Code
Climate change and its associated impacts will play a central role in Canada’s electricity future. In fact, the Conference Board of Canada estimates that approximately $347.5 billion will need to be invested in electricity infrastructure to maintain the system reliability we have today.
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Hydro One Seeks $5 billion Investment in Ontario’s Transmission System
Ontario’s largest electricity transmission and distribution company has submitted its 2020-2022 Transmission Rate Application to the Ontario Energy Board (“OEB”).
