Alberta Utility Electrical Code and Others Now in Force
As of May 1, 2017, three electrical codes are in force in Alberta, under a new regulation allowing for automatic adoption of new codes one year after publication…
Selling Hydro Wires to Build Transit Lines: Cities’ $20 Billion Option
Cities across Canada should sell their electricity distribution companies and invest the proceeds in critical municipal infrastructure, according to a new C.D. Howe Institute report…
5 Electrical Industry Members Among Canada’s Greenest Employers
Canada’s Greenest Employers, now in its 10th year, recognizes employers that lead the nation in creating a culture of environmental awareness in their organizations…
7 in 10 Electricians Concerned About Skills Gap, Survey Finds
A shortage of skilled electricians remains an area of concern, according to results from Klein Tools’ annual survey of 600 union and non-union electricians. . .
Man’s Electrocution a Stark Reminder of Lethal Power of Overhead Powerlines
A Peterborough, Ontario man’s death last month after contacting a powerline is a stark reminder of the need for everyone to be aware of overhead wires at home, at work and at play…
MCEE 2017: 13 Companies Win New Product Competition Awards
A special jury of industry experts has chosen the winners of the New Product Competition at MCEE 2017, Canada’s largest mechanical, electrical and lighting expo…
BC Hydro Aboriginal Scholarships and Bursaries: Deadline Approaching
May 15 is the deadline to apply for BC Hydro Aboriginal scholarships and bursaries, available to Status, Non-Status, Metis and Inuit students who are residents of BC enrolled in a full-time post-secondary program…
ABB And IBM Partner in Industrial Artificial Intelligence Solutions
A strategic collaboration will bring together ABB Ability with IBM Watson Internet of Things to unlock new value for customers in utilities, industry, and transport and infrastructure…
IESO Appoints New Advisory Committee Members
The Board of Directors for Ontario’s Independent Electricity System Operator has appointed six new members to the Stakeholder Advisory Committee…
Eaton Canada Partners with British Columbia’s RDC Homes & Mike Holmes in New Initiative for Net Zero Energy Buildings (Updated Images)
Eaton Canada is pleased to be partnering with RDC Fine homes in their Net Zero home building initiative by providing a unique offering of residential electrical equipment.
Valard Construction Founder Victor Budzinski Retires
Valard Construction LP CEO Victor Budzinski has retired effective April 1. President Adam Budzinski, has assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer…
MCEE 2017 Opens in Montreal This Week
More than 9,000 members of Canada’s mechanical, electrical and lighting industries will meet in downtown Montreal on April 26 and 27 for the MCEE trade show and conference…
2017 Day of Mourning: April 28
This year’s National Day of Mourning, to remember and honour workers who have lost their lives, been injured or suffered illness in the workplace, will be held on April 28…
Ontario Supporting 67 Pre-Apprenticeship Training Programs
This year Ontario is investing more than $14 million that will support 1,200 pre-apprentices in 67 training programs…
NEMA Publishes New Standard for Air-Sealed Outlet Boxes
NEMA OS 4-2016 Requirements for Air-Sealed Boxes for Electrical and Communication Applications establishes a performance test and classification scheme for electrical outlet boxes, wall boxes, ceiling boxes, and floor boxes designed to reduce air leakage through them and their installed interface with the building structure…
Tesco Group’s Dustin Tessier Named 1 of 2 IECEE YP Competition Winners
Dustin Tessier, an IEC 61850 Specialist and Smart Grid Consultant, is one of two winners of a young professionals competition sponsored by IEC System of Conformity Assessment Schemes for Electrotechnical Equipment and Components…
