The Quebec Government has committed $1.5 million towards Thomas & Betts’ $19 million modernization of its electrical components manufacturing facility in Saint‑Jean‑sur‑Richelieu, in Quebec’s Montérégie region…
On December 8, Electrical Human Resources Canada hosted its Awards of Excellence ceremony in Toronto at the St. Andrew Club & Conference Centre…
Public safety is at risk and taxpayer money being squandered because uncertified labourers are doing the work of licensed tradespeople, the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers says…
Intertek’s warning applies to MP Global Products’ Model QW1505-120, described as “quiet warmth, electric radiant heating panels.” The model shows combined ETL certification mark for Canada and US with adjacent Control Number 3050800…
Energy efficiency and renewable energy company Ameresco, Inc. has executed a non-exclusive master reseller agreement with Silver Spring Networks, a networking platform and solutions provider for the Internet of Things, making Ameresco one of several channel partners for Silver Spring’s standards-based offerings…
The Women’s Executive Network (WXN) recently unveiled its 2016 list of Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Award Winners. The Top 100 Awards celebrate the accomplishments of Canada’s leading female executives who have raised their voices, overturned obstacles, empowered the voiceless and paved a path for the next generation…
A new partnership between Retrolux and Lunera will see Lunera’s smart LED lighting products exclusively featured in Retrolux’s integrated software solution for the commercial lighting retrofit industry…
AddÉnergie has announced plans to install 25 fast-charging stations at Canadian Tire Gas+ locations throughout Ontario, with Natural Resources Canada contributing close to 50% of the $1.8-million investment…
Leonard Kula will assume the position of Chief Operating Officer and Vice-President of Market and System Operations of Ontario’s Independent Electricity System Operator following the retirement of Kim Warren later this month…
By 2020, there is projected to be 50 billion connected devices worldwide — a staggering trend that is showing no signs of slowing down, as the Internet of Things continues to infiltrate every sector of our economy. Responding to this technological shift, Legrand has introduced “Eliot,” a program for streamlining the connection of all devices…
To showcase the exceptional work of member-contractors, the National Electrical Contractors Association has launched the Project Excellence Award, a new award program that will recognize companies for their outstanding commitment, professionalism and ingenuity in delivering an electrical project…
Consultations are currently open on proposed changes to the Ontario Building Code. Among the proposals: requiring new homes and townhomes with garages to be constructed with a receptacle in the garage for charging an electric vehicle, and requiring newly-built commercial office buildings and workplaces to provide electric vehicle charging infrastructure…
The province is proposing amendments to the Ontario College of Trades and Apprenticeship Act, 2009 following a review of the act that was submitted to the government in November 2015. However, tradespeople who are concerned the changes will erode scopes of practice and allow untrained, unskilled workers to do the work have already protested at the Ontario legislature…
The Canadian Anti-Counterfeiting Network has appointed Sundeep Chauhan from the Motion Picture Association – Canada as its new chair, serving a two-year term. Outgoing chair Terry Hunter (CSA Group) will remain on CACN’s Steering Committee as Vice-Chair…
The EnOcean Alliance has significantly expanded and strengthened its program in building automation and the Internet of Things (IoT) with IBM supporting the EnOcean Alliance as a promoter member…
Horizon Utilities stood out as a result of its strong commitment to the long-term development of its employees through education, training, dedication to employee well-being, progressive and forward-thinking programs, and its community engagement…
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
