October 23: Webinar on Careers in Trades — A Guide to Apprenticeship
Why recommend a career in the skilled trades, and how to help students and potential career seekers learn more about them?
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EFC Launches AFCI Information Portal
EFC has launched a new information portal to provide consumers with a general overview about the importance of arc-fault safety measures.
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October 18: Pre-Apprenticeship in Canada Fall Regional Roundtable
Join the Canadian Apprenticeship Forum and apprenticeship stakeholders from across the country for insights into pre-apprenticeship at this regional roundtable in Ottawa.
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New Lumen Branch Opens in Montreal – Hochelaga
Lumen, a division of Sonepar Canada, has opened its 38th branch in Montreal – Hochelaga, Quebec. The 7,400 sq. ft facility is located at 3044, rue de Rouen, and is managed by Branch Manager Jean Le Haye.
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Three Canadian Cities Sign On To Net Zero Carbon Buildings Declaration
Three Canadian mayors, alongside 16 mayors from around the world, have committed to significantly cut greenhouse gas emissions from their cities by ensuring that new buildings operate at net zero carbon by 2030.
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Siemens and Mortenson Complete Bipole III HVDC Converter Stations in Canada
The consortium of Siemens and Mortenson has successfully completed the ±500-kilovolt (kV) Bipole III high-voltage direct-current (HVDC) power converter stations for Manitoba Hydro.
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SNC-Lavalin and ABB Announce Formation of Linxon, a New Joint Venture
Linxon has been formed to execute turnkey substation projects, combining the strengths of both SNC-Lavalin and ABB to deliver customer value.
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Back to School with the Ideal National Championship: Qualifying Round Extended
Ideal has extended the 2018 National Championship qualifying round to October 19. The “Nationals” has been extremely popular across Canada, and with this extension Ideal will be better able to meet the demand to hold qualifying events, particularly from colleges and trade schools
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Electri International Survey for Electrical Contractors as the Integrator
Electri International and Maxim Consulting are conducting research about the differences between your electrical construction business and your low voltage/systems business.
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Researchers to Create Simulation Design Tools for Low Energy Buildings
Carleton University in Ottawa has received $350,750 from Natural Resources Canada to study and model occupant behavioural patterns, with a goal to better predict building energy consumption and find new methods to reduce it.
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CaGBC Appoints New CCO
Brent Gilmour has been named CaGBC’s Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). As CCO, Brent will play a critical role in executing CaGBC strategic priorities, focusing to advance business opportunities and running day-to-day critical business functions.
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September 25: Webinar on the Impact of Digital Technologies, Automation and Technological Change — Apprentice Perspectives
As skilled trades workplaces become increasingly reliant on mobile technologies and new equipment, systems and techniques requiring enhanced digital skills, what impact is this having on apprentice mentorship and training?
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Keith Maguire, Longtime Industry Volunteer: 1950-2018
Keith passed away on Monday August 20, 2018. He was a fixture of the electrical industry in British Columbia since 1969 when he began working for General Electric.
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OEL Survey: Red Tape Prevents 73% of Ontario Electrical Employers from Hiring New Apprentices
In a recent survey conducted to over 100 electrical employers, the Ontario Electrical League (OEL), respondents indicate that a growing number of potential apprenticeships are being prevented due to ratio restrictions.
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Black & McDonald Acquires Pierre Brossard (1981) Ltée, Expanding Operations in Quebec
Black & McDonald is venturing into the Quebec utilities market through the acquisition of Pierre Brossard (1981) Ltée.
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Northern Cables Expanding Capacity with 16,200 Sq. Ft. Addition
A 16,200 sq. ft. addition to Northern Cables Inc.’s Susan Street plant in Prescott, Ontario will link it with a Northern Cables building on Wood Street.
