Potential Safety Hazard Leads Lithonia Lighting to Recall LBL4W LED Fixture
Lithonia Lighting has received reports of the lens used on some LBL4W LED fixtures (4-foot wide housing) detaching from the fixture and becoming loose or falling…
Hydro One Honours 14 Student Recipients of the Leonard S. (Tony) Mandamin Scholarship
The scholarship, named in recognition of Justice Leonard S. (Tony) Mandamin, is granted annually to First Nations, Métis and Inuit post-secondary students…
Business Owner Convicted, Fined for Hiring Unlicensed Contractor to Do Electrical Work
The owner of a Mississauga, Ontario career college was convicted and fined $18,750 after an unlicensed contractor performing electrical work received a fatal shock while working on live wiring carrying 347 volts of electricity…
Manitoba Hydro Conducting Safety Inspection of 100s of Transmission Towers
Following the collapse of five transmission towers between February and May, Manitoba has begun reviewing its construction procedures and inspecting towers…
Manufacturers Automation Inc., Awarded Outstanding Distributor Achievement Award for 2017
Manufacturers Automation Inc., has been awarded the “Outstanding Distributor Achievement Award for 2017”
Philips Opens New Lighting Concept Centre in Markham, Ontario
On June 20, 2017 Philips held the grand opening of its new Lighting Concept Centre (LCC), designed to demonstrate the fundamental principles of lighting and design…
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…
