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. . .
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Chemical Manufacturer Receives $82,711 Cheque for Energy Efficient Retrofits
Bradford Ontario’s Galata Chemicals, a producer and marketer of additives for the polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and associated industries, has reduced its electricity consumption by 28% through “Save on Energy” retrofits…
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Federal Government to Fund 10 Fast Charging Stations in New Brunswick
The Government of Canada is investing $335,000 to build 10 new fast-charging stations across New Brunswick, led by NB Power…
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ECAO Accepting Applications for Its Scholarship Award Program
The Electrical Contractors Association of Ontario’s scholarship program is open to children or wards of salaried employees of association member companies. Application deadline: July 15…
