2018 Skills Ontario Competition: May 7-9
Taking place May 7-9, 2018, the Skills Ontario Competition is Canada’s largest skilled trade and technology competition.
University of Guelph Receives $25 Million for Energy, Water Conservation
The University of Guelph has received $25 million from the Ontario government to support its ongoing energy and water conservation efforts.
Women of PLT Seek Advisory Committee Members
Women of PLT (powerline technicians) seeks to build an advisory committee of knowledgeable men and women with experience in Canada’s electricity sector.
Baldor Electric Company Is Being Rebranded Under ABB
ABB is integrating the Baldor Electric Canada company name into its global ABB brand as a part of its Next Level strategy…
OPG and Gull Bay First Nation to Develop Renewable Energy Microgrid
Kiashke Zaaging Anishinaabek / Gull Bay First Nation and Ontario Power Generation (OPG) are co-developing a microgrid that will use solar, battery storage and grid technology to help reduce diesel use at KZA.
Philips Lighting Launches New IoT Platform at Light + Building
Philips Lighting has introduced a new Internet of Things (IoT) platform, called Interact, that will enable professional customers to unlock the full potential of connected lighting for the IoT.
See Who’s Among Canada’s Best Managed Companies
A number of companies in Canada’s electrical industry continue to earn Canada’s Best Managed Companies awards.
WiRE Edmonton Networking Meet-up: April 24
Join WiRE Tuesday April 24 in Edmonton for the WiRE Networking Meetup. Guest speaker: Dr. Maureen Kolla – Manager, Clean Power and Heat – Alberta Innovates, Clean Energy.
Electrical Estimating Fundamentals: May 15-16 in Winnipeg
Solid bidding is the core of your business. The Fundamentals of Electrical Estimating is an intense 2-day hands-on course designed to introduce the basic principles of electrical estimating and its applications.
BC Initiatives Promote Careers for Women in Trades
A suite of initiatives will pave the way for women working or entering a career in the building trades through improved workplace supports, services and practices.
Manitoba Amends Power Electrician Trade Regulation
The Manitoba government has amended the trade regulation for the trade of Power Electrician, Manitoba Regulation 10/2018.
Rittal Systems Wins 2017 E.B. Horsman & Son Supplier of the Year Award
During E.B. Horsman & Son’s Annual General Meeting earlier this month, Rittal Systems Ltd. was presented with the 2017 E.B. Horsman & Son Supplier of the Year award by Tyson Carvell, VP of Marketing.
April 12-13: Leadership Conference for Women in Energy
Join Canada’s most successful women energy leaders in Toronto as they share their industry knowledge, strategies and experiences on how to accelerate positive organizational change and personal growth.
IBEW Canada Announces 2017/2018 Scholarship Winners
From 159 applications, a random draw was made at the First District Office for five $1,000 post-secondary scholarships.
Only Days Left to Apply for Ontario Smart Grid Funding
The province is accepting applications for the Smart Grid Fund until March 23, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. EST.
March 15: AEA Electrical Learning EXPO in Calgary
Join the Alberta Electrical Association for its 24th Annual Electrical Learning Expo in Calgary on March 15.
