B. A. Robinson Acquires Sescolite
Purchasing the operating assets of Sescolite Lighting, with locations in Toronto and Burlington, will support B.A. Robinson’s growth objectives in the Greater Toronto market…
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Alberta Electrical Association = AEL + CEC + CREC
The Alberta Electrical League, Calgary Electric Club and Capital Region Electric Club are joining forces under one banner, the Alberta Electrical Association…
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Intertek Warns of Hazardous Portable Cabinet Luminaire
Intertek advises that a portable cabinet luminaire identified in the photo, bearing Intertek certification marks for Canada and the United States, has been determined to pose an electrical shock hazard…
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Philips, Lutron and Nest Among IoT Breakthrough Award Winners
The international IoT Breakthrough Awards recognize the best Internet of Things (IoT) companies, products and people in home automation, connected car, wearables, industrial and enterprise IoT, M2M and beyond…
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Navigant Consulting Promotes Benjamin Grunfeld to Managing Director
Benjamin Grunfeld has been promoted from Director to Managing Director in Navigant Consulting’s Energy Practice. He provides strategic advice and analytical expertise to utilities, independent power companies, regulators, and governments…
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7 Power Industry Members Among Top Employers of Young People
Seven industry members are listed among Canada’s top 100 employers of Young People. Winners of the competition are chosen on the basis of the programs and initiatives they have to attract and retain younger workers…
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-30- Forensic Engineering Forms Integrated Fire and Electrical Investigations Division
-30- Forensic Engineering’s Fire and Electrical groups will merge to form an integrated Fire and Electrical Investigations division. The business is a leading Canadian multi-disciplinary forensics firm…
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Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. Acquires The Empire District Electric Company
Liberty Utilities Co., a U.S. subsidiary of Oakville, Ontario based Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp., has completed its acquisition of The Empire District Electric Company for an aggregate purchase price of CDN$3.2 billion…
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Hammond Appoints New Electrical Enclosures Group Rep for Manitoba / Saskatchewan / Lakehead
Hammond Manufacturing has named Jebco Agencies Inc. as sales representative for its Electrical Enclosures Group in Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Ontario’s Lakehead region. Support for Hammond Datacom and Electronics products continues to be handled through Hammond’s existing factory sales team…
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Inadequate Lock-out Leads to Electric Shock, $50,000 Fine
An owner-operator of residential and commercial buildings in Ottawa, Ontario has been fined $50,000 after a worker received an electrical shock and was injured falling off a ladder while replacing part of a light fixture…
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Veridian Officially Launches Ajax, ON Microgrid Project
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held last month at Veridian’s corporate headquarters in Ajax to officially launch the utility’s multi-phased microgrid pilot project…
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2 Southern Ontario Utilities to Merge
St. Thomas Energy and Chatham-Kent based Entegrus Powerlines have announced plans to merge, creating a new, larger entity. Once approved, the merger is expected to be finalized in January 2018…
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BCIT Offers New Program in Renewable Energy
The British Columbia Institute of Technology’s new Advanced Certificate in Renewable Energy Electrical Systems Installation and Maintenance (REESIM) is aimed at electricians and professional engineers, and emphasizes hands-on, practical training, using equipment typically encountered in the renewable energy industry.…
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SaskPower Investing $3.5 million in Melfort-Hudson Bay Area
SaskPower continues making significant investments in the province’s electrical system. The work includes upgrading portions of the power grid in the south area of the province, including Melfort, Hudson Bay, Tisdale, Weldon, Naicam, Pathlow, and surrounding areas…
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PowerStream Recognized for Exceptional Employee Engagement and Satisfaction
PowerStream’s ongoing dedication to outstanding initiatives that support employee engagement and satisfaction has earned the utility recognition as one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers for the sixth consecutive year…
