If you or your employees drive as part of your job, take note: Ontario collision statistics show that one person is injured in a distracted-driving collision every half hour, and a driver using a phone is four times more likely to crash than a driver focusing on the road.
Ontario’s Electrical Safety Association and Infrastructure Health and Safety Association are warning contractors and end users about potential fire and shock hazards associated with the use of so-called cheater cords.
The new facility will offer the local’s apprentice and journeyperson members greater choice in training, reports the National Electrical Trade Council (NETCO).
Three proponent teams have been shortlisted for Site C’s balance of plant contract. The scope of the contract includes the electrical, mechanical, and various civil and structural work required to complete the construction of the generating station and spillway, along with other related facilities.
Larry Gibson, President, Super Save Group will be sharing his wealth of experience with the construction industry at this British Columbia Electrical Association evening event in Coquitlam.
Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC) in partnership with Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) is conducting a series of three webinars on advancing gender equality in the workplace.
In response to demand, the Solar Energy Society of Alberta and Energy Efficiency Alberta, in partnership with the Electrical Inspectors Association of Alberta, will conduct two more workshops on the Canadian Electrical Code updates for solar photovoltaics.
On December 13, in the presence of many customers, team members and partners, Westburne officially reopened a newly renovated branch in Rouyn, Quebec. The branch is located at 233 Boulevard Industriel, Rouyn-Noranda.
The new Edmonton branch will be a 30,000 square foot facility with a strong emphasis on lighting and associated products to start. However, it will evolve quickly into a full electrical branch, including wire and cable.
The 27th edition of the Ontario Electrical Safety Code (Code) has been finalized and is now available for purchase. The Code comes into effect as regulation on May 16, 2019. Members of the electrical industry are encouraged to begin familiarizing themselves with the new Code.
Hitachi has a deal with industrial giant ABB to purchase 80% of their Power Grids division for $6.4bn. The move marks a transition for Hitachi, which will look to expand its energy solutions offerings by combining ABB’s power grids business with their digital technology division.
ABB has reached a deal with Hitachi to sell an 80.1% stake in its Power Grids division, which makes transformers, long distance electricity-transmission systems and energy storage units.
On December 11, City Electric Supply (CES) hosted an event for staff, family and vendors in Vaughan, Ontario to celebrate A landmark achievement of raising $100,000 to Make-A-Wish Canada (MAW), an organization that helps grant wishes to kids with life-threatening medial conditions.
With over 37 years in the energy and infrastructure sectors, Lister has grown OEC and its family of businesses to become a leading energy and infrastructure services organization throughout Ontario and beyond.
Tania Lanteigne (left) joins Ideal Industrical (Canada) Corp. as Bilingual Sales Representative for Canada, and Monique Hinds has transitioned to the role of National Championship Coordinator.
Southwire Canada (SWC) has been named Supplier of the Year by Grote Industries, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of vehicle lighting and safety systems for boosting its supply chain performance, which has supported Grote Industries sales growth and helped improve the operational efficiency of their manufacturing process.
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
