January 24: BCEA Discussion on BC’s Construction Forecast
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.
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Webinar Series: Let’s Talk Advancing Gender Equality
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.
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Alberta Electrical Inspectors Solar Workshops: New Dates
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.
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Westburne Reveals New Branch Design in Rouyn, Quebec
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.
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Robertson Electric to Open Edmonton Branch in March
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.
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27th Edition of the Ontario Electrical Safety Code now Available
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.
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ABB sells 80% of Power Grids division to Hitachi for $6.4bn
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.
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ABB Selling Power Grids Division to Hitachi
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.
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City Electric Supply Donates $100,000 to Make-A-Wish Canada
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.
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EHRC Names Rob Lister Leader of the Year
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.
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Ideal Announces 2 New Appointments
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.
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Grote Industries Names Southwire Canada its Supplier of the Year
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.
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Scott Lucas Promoted to VP Sales – Electrical Division for Techspan Industries
Techspan Industries is please to announce that Scott Lucas has taken over as VP Sales – Electrical Division for Techspan Industries following the retirement of Brian Power. Scott had previously been National Sales Manager.
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Schneider Electric Publishes 2018 Electrical Installation Guide
The downloadable Electrical Installation Guide is meant for all electrical professionals working in commercial, industrial, or domestic electrical installations, including consulting engineers, specifiers, designers, contractors…
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ECAA Offering 1-Day Low Voltage Arc Flash and Shock Training Course
The Electrical Contractors Association of Alberta (ECAA) is offering more dates for its one-day course overview based on CSA Z462-2018.
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Graybar Canada Opens New Branch in Vaughan, Ontario
The 90,000 sq./ft facility is Graybar Canada’s largest branch and consolidates the Markham and Mississauga locations.
