Hesquiaht First Nation Proposes Hot Springs Cove, BC Hydro Power Project
The Hesquiaht First Nation on BC’s Vancouver Island hopes to reduce Hot Springs Cove’s dependence on diesel fuel through a hydro power project…
COCA Cautiously Optimistic About Passage of Ontario’s Prompt Payment Legislation
Legislation introduced by Ontario Attorney General Yasir Naqvi could be passed by the end of the year, says the Council of Ontario Construction Associations. However, COCA notes the bill faces a number of challenges…
Toronto Hydro, Ryerson Pilot Pole-mounted Lithium Ion Batteries
Toronto Hydro is testing pole-mounted energy storage devices that can supplement electricity during peak hours in homes. One unit has already been installed in the northwest part of the city…
NECA Releases Recommended Practice for Installing Energy Storage Systems
The National Electrical Contractors Association has published NECA 416 – 2016, Recommended Practice for Installing Energy Storage Systems (ESS), describes methods and procedures for installing multiple types of energy systems…
S&C’s Canada Business Works 1 Million Hours Without a Lost-Time Injury
The 200,000-square-foot facility in Toronto employs more than 250 team members on the shop floor and an additional 100 team members in the offices…
Westburne Symposium on Industrial Cyber Security
Westburne and partners are presenting a symposium on technologies, processes and practices designed to protect networks, computers and data from attack in the industrial space. The event takes place June 21 in Calgary…
Trades College Announces Winners of Inaugural Chair’s Award of Excellence
All winners if the Ontario College of Trades’ first annual Chair’s Award of Excellence “are outstanding examples of how the college, our members and many stakeholders come together to promote and grow the skilled trades in Ontario,” says Pat Blackwood, Chair of the Board of Governors…
OWA Releases Waterpower History Catalogue as Part of Ontario 150 Celebrations
The Ontario Waterpower Association is joining in the celebration of Canada’s 150th anniversary with the release of a catalogue featuring facilities that have operated for over 100 years…
Diverse Electronics Achieves ISO 9001:2015 Certification
To become ISO 9001:2015 certified, Diverse underwent an evaluation process that included quality management system development, a management system documentation review, pre-audit, initial assessment, and clearance of non-conformances…
How to Recycle your Lighting Products Safely, Courtesy of Standard
Standard has developed a web page grouping all the recycling programs available in Canada…
Toronto Hydro Earns Top Spot on Corporate Knights’ Annual Listing of Responsible Corporate Leaders
Toronto Hydro has been recognized as the top-ranked company on Corporate Knights’ fourth annual Future 40 Responsible Corporate Leaders in Canada list. Also on the list: Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp (4th) and Horizon Holdings (5th)…
AKA and Rittal Collaborate to Solve Energy Efficiency and Recycling Issues Related to a Deepwater Drill Ship Installation
AKA and Rittal collaborate to solve energy efficiency and recycling issues related to a deepwater drill ship installation…
CaGBC Launches Canada’s First Zero Carbon Building Standard
The Canada Green Building Council has taken a major step toward helping Canada achieve its climate change commitments with the launch of the country’s first Zero Carbon Building Standard…
CaGBC Honours Canada’s Green Building Leaders at 2017 Leadership Awards
The Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) honoured the 2017 Leadership Award recipients as a part of Building Lasting Change, the 2017 CaGBC National Conference and Showcase…
Canadian Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Electric Vehicle Coalition Hosted Ride-n-Drive on Parliament Hill
The Ride-n-Drive coincided with Canada’s hosting of the UN World Environment Day and Canada’s Environment Week, raising awareness of the environmental benefits of zero-emission fuel-cell electric vehicles powered by hydrogen…
Electrimat Wins at Quebec’s 11th Business Transfer Awards
Electrimat received a prestigious award in the entrepreneurial category at the 11th edition of the Business Transfer Awards…
