ESA Annual Meeting and Electrical Safety Awards
The ESA will be holding the 2017 Annual Meeting and Ontario Electrical Safety Awards on September 28, 2017.
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IBEW Canada has Announced Applications are Open for the 2017 Robert J. Watson National Bursary
The IBEW has begun taking applications for the 2017 RJW National Bursary. Eighty-eight (88) one thousand dollar ($1000) bursaries will be awarded to supplement the cost of post-secondary education for the children of union members whose local union has a GPMA or NMA agreement within its jurisdiction.
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Mott Electric GP Gives Boost for Women in Electrical Trades
Women looking to enter or continue their education and training in the Electrical Trades will now be able to apply for funding to help cover the cost of tuition and books thanks to Mott Electric GP.
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Hydro One and Avista File Applications for Regulatory Approval of Merger
Hydro One Limited and Avista Corporation have filed Applications requesting regulatory approval of the proposed merger of the two companies that was announced on July 19, 2017.
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Solar Panels on Residential Building in Toronto Collapse
Engineers have been called to inspect some solar panels that collapsed on the roof of a residential building in Toronto’s east end.
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Eaton Joins the Smart Cities Council to Support the City of the Future
Power management company Eaton has announced that it is joining the Smart Cities Council (SCC) as a North American Associate Partner as part of the company’s effort to simplify the path for deploying connected solutions in communities.
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Tesla Will be Quadruple the Size of its Canadian Supercharger Network
Tesla Inc. is adding nearly 100 new Canadian stops to its growing network of charging stations—a major expansion that will more than quadruple the number of Superchargers in Canada and convert its patchy current charging network into a coast-to-coast system.
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CanWEA 2017 Annual Conference and Exhibition
CanWEA will host their annual conference from Oct 3-5 at Palais des congrès de Montréal, Montreal, QC.
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Green Energy Doors Open Event 2017
Green Energy Doors Open is an energy education communications campaign and annual showcase of individual, community and commercial sustainable energy projects organized and spearheaded by the Ontario Sustainable Energy Association. The initiative aims to showcase advancements in the sector, demonstrating that Ontario is already on the path to building a 100% clean, sustainable energy system.
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Lumen Health and Safety Week 2017
Health & Safety week will take place from September 18th to the 22nd. Every year, Lumen organizes this event to raise awareness about the importance of preventing injury and illness in the workplace. They offer training sessions, product presentations and meetings with suppliers at our branches throughout the week.
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New Lighting to be Part of $1.15 Million Restoration of New Brunswick’s St. Stephen Wharf
Almost $1.15 million will be invested to restore a popular tourist attraction and gathering place in St. Stephen. “Tourism is a key part of your government’s economic vision,” said Premier Brian Gallant. “The investment in the St. Stephen wharf restoration project will help increase tourism in St. Stephen and Charlotte County.”
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CaGBC Makes Recommendations in Pre-Federal Budget Consultation
The Government of Canada has demonstrated leadership in propelling Canada’s transformation to a low-carbon economy. Innovative government policies, like labelling building energy performance, developing retrofit codes, and offering low-cost financing for retrofits, will be effective in moving the sector forward.
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Houle Electric Installs 200 Square Inch Monitor at Northern Lights College
Houle Electric has installed a 200 square inch monitor at the Northern Lights College, by far the largest to be deployed within a BC school. This upgrade not only includes the monitor display, but also a video conference system that will help students interact with teachers all throughout the province.
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Electrical Fire at CNRL’s Horizon Oilsands Site Leaves 1 Injured
Both the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) and Alberta Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) said they are investigating after a fire broke out at Canadian Natural Resources’ (CNRL) Horizon oilsands site north of Fort McMurray, Alta.
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New Niagara Falls Entertainment Centre Names Electrical, Mechanical, Technology and Facility Management Sub-Contractors
Plan Group Inc. has announced that it has been selected the sub-contractor of choice to provide Electrical, Mechanical and Information Communications and Automated Technologies (ICAT) for the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation’s new Niagara Falls Entertainment Centre project.
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Ontario Energy Network 2017 Scholarship Winners
The Ontario Energy Network has announced the winners of the 2017 scholarships. The winners are both outstanding young women that have already spent some rewarding time working in the energy sector.
