June 19: WiRE Southwestern Networking Meet-Up in Windsor
The world is almost too small to contain all the projects of Michelle Branigan, CEO of Canada’s leading organization delivering HR information and research for the electricity Industry.
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Legrand’s New CSR Roadmap Focuses on the Business Ecosystem, People and Environment
Legrand’s latest corporate social responsibility roadmap sets out its CSR priorities for the 2019-2021 period. Following on three previous roadmaps, this latest roadmap supports the development of buildings with a view to progress for its employees, for society and for the planet.
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Ontario Fire Chiefs and Electricians/Contractors Team Up to Promote Safety
The Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs (OAFC) has teamed up with the Electrical Contractors Association of Ontario (ECAO) and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Construction Council of Ontario (IBEW CCO) to laiunch a new campaign.
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Electric Autonomy Canada: A New Portal for Everything EV-Related
Launched last week, Electric Autonomy Canada is an an independent, online business-to-business, news and event forum covering Canada’s transition to electric, autonomous and on-demand mobility.
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E.B. Horsman & Son Sponsoring BCIT Entrance Award
Do you know a BCIT student in the Electrical or Engineering Technology Program? E.B. Horsman & Son are sponsoring a $1,000 2019-2020 BCIT entrance award. Application deadline: August 5, 2019.
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Westburne Becomes a Rockwell Authorized Service Provider in Ontario, Manitoba and Saskatchewan
The Authorized Service Provider designation enables Westburne to deliver Rockwell Automation services through their factory trained team of specialists. These services include installed base evaluation, network assessment, arc flash assessment, lockout/tag-out assessment, and start-up of variable frequency drives.
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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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The Canadian Electricity Association announces Climate Change Adaptation Plans in collaboration with Natural Resources Canada
The Canadian Electricity Association announced funding for a partnership with Natural Resources Canada to facilitate guidance documents for electric utilities to create sector specific climate change adaptation plans.
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Data Centre in a Wind Turbine unit Recognized for Ingenuity
Constructing power-intensive data centres where electricity can be obtained on a climate-friendly basis, for example in wind turbines: this has been the idea of “WindCORES” for a couple of years now.
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The inaugural Future of Power sparks conversation about more economical, reliable, and sustainable power consumption
Spark Power Group, an independent provider of integrated power solutions to industrial, commercial, and institutional (ICI) customers across North America, took over Evergreen Brick Works on Tuesday, April 9th, 2019 for its inaugural Future of Power conference.
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Vaughan Becomes Canada’s First Smart Gigabit Community
Vaughan, Ontario is joining the Smart Gigabit Community Club. Vaughan is just north of Toronto and is Canada’s 17th largest city by population; it was Canada’s fastest growing between 1996 and 2006.
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Red Hot! Rittal Launches Its Summer Cooling Promo
Just in time for summer, Rittal has launched its popular Summer Cooling Promo on its best-selling CSA-approved enclosure air conditioners and fans.
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May 16: Alberta Energy Efficiency Alliance Lunch & Learn on Existing Buildings
In 2030, 75% of Alberta’s building stock will consist of buildings in existence today. Accordingly, deep energy retrofits of existing buildings are an untapped trove of energy potential. However, are the retrofits we’re recommending today really best practice for the Alberta of tomorrow?
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Ontario Electrical Industry Coalition Seeks Role in Government Plans for Skilled Trades
The Electrical Contractors Association of Ontario (ECAO), the Ontario Electrical League (OEL) and the IBEW are joining forces to work with the Ontario government to educate them on why reducing the scope of practice of a 309A Electrician-Construction and Maintenance would risk public safety and deter others from entering the trade.
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NECA 2019 Project Excellence Awards Deadline Extended to May 31
To showcase the exceptional work performed by member-contractors throughout the country, the National Electrical Contractors Association’s Project Excellence Awards recognize companies for their outstanding commitment, professionalism and ingenuity in delivering an electrical project across 12 different market sectors.
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May 9: WiRE Vancouver Networking Meet-Up (Women Only)
Guest speaker at this Women in Renewable Energy – WiRE event is Colleen Giroux-Schmidt, Vice President – Corporate Relations for Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. Giroux-Schmidt has over a decade and a half of experience in resource development with an extensive knowledge of the renewable energy sector.
