Ontario Budget Creates Apprenticeship, Skills Training Opportunities
In the 2018 Ontario Budget released on March 29, the province announced three initiatives intended to modernize Ontario’s apprenticeship system…
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Intertek Warns of Safety Concern for “Smart Electrician” GFCIs
Ground fault circuit interrupters manufactured by Huizhou Faith Electric Manufacture under the brand name “Smart Electrician” may fail to properly break the circuit in a fault.
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Federal Government Invests in Medicine Hat College Microgrid Demo Project
A $526,000 federal investment will help Alberta’s Medicine Hat College establish the Community Renewable Energy Microgrid Demonstration Project (CREMDP).
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Technical Safety BC: 4 Tech Talks on CE Code Violations
These 2-hour talks will provide an overview of the most common non-compliances written by safety officers, and examples of compliant and non-compliant installations.
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Ontario Attorney General Receives COCA Hard Hat Award for Prompt Payment Legislation
The Council of Ontario Construction Associations (COCA) award recognizes individuals who do something truly remarkable to advance the interests of the construction industry.
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BC Hydro Awards Contract for Site C Substation, Transmission Line
BC Hydro has awarded a $33-million contract to build the Site C substation to Nanaimo-based F&M Installations Ltd.
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April 11: Workplace Respect Course, Edmonton
The Electrical Contractors Association of Alberta (ECAA) has partnered with Mechanical Contractors Association (MCA) Alberta to offer a course on workplace respect.
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BC Celebrates Construction and Skilled Trades Month in April
The British Columbia Construction Association (BCCA) and the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills, and Training are raising awareness about careers in construction throughout April.
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Apply Today for NECA Project Excellence Award
To showcase the exceptional work performed by member contractors, the National Electrical Contractors Association’s Project Excellence awards recognize companies for their outstanding commitment…
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PoE Connected Lighting System Energy Losses in Ethernet Cables
An exploratory study investigating energy losses in Ethernet cables used between Power over Ethernet (PoE) switches and luminaires in PoE connected lighting systems confirmed that losses can be minimized to 5%.
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Electric Meter Technician Earns Silver Medal in 2018 Paralympic Winter Games
Adam Dixon, a meter technician at Alectra Utilities, returns home from PyeongChang, South Korea with him a silver medal from the Canadian sledge hockey team’s participation in the 2018 Paralympic Winter Games.
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Electromart Lighting and Electrical Becomes IMARK Canada’s Newest Member
Electromart Lighting and Electrical Supply is a Canadian-owned company serving customers in the greater Hamilton, Grimsby, Caledonia, and Brantford communities.
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IBEW Local 353 Women’s Committee First to Receive Charter
Local 353, in Toronto, Ontario, is the first local union in the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers to have requested and been granted a charter for a Women’s Committee.
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NECA to Offer 2nd Executive Management Institute
Due to overwhelming response, a second session of NECA’s Executive Management Institute (EMI) has been scheduled for June 6-10, 2018 in Denver, Colorado.
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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.
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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.
