EHRC Recognizes Extraordinary Achievers
On December 8, Electrical Human Resources Canada hosted its Awards of Excellence ceremony in Toronto at the St. Andrew Club & Conference Centre…
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IBEW Unhappy with “Mess” Left by Uncertified Workers at Ottawa LRT Maintenance Facility
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…
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Intertek Warns of Unauthorized ETL Certification Mark on Heating Panels
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…
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Ameresco and Silver Spring Networks Collaborate to Accelerate Smart Cities
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…
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4 Electrical Industry Execs among WXN’s Canada’s Most Powerful Women
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…
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Retrolux Partners with Lunera
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…
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AddÉnergie to Expand FLO, Its Electric Vehicle Charging Network in Ontario
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…
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IESO Appoints New VP, Market and System Operations, and Chief Operating Officer
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…
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LeGrand Plans for the IoT Revolution with the Launch of “Eliot”
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…
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NECA Introduces a Project Excellence Award
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…
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Ontario Building Code Amendments Propose to Mandate EV Infrastructure
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…
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Ontario Proposes Changes to College of Trades and Apprenticeship Act
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…
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Canadian Anti-Counterfeiting Network Names Sundeep Chauhan as Chair
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…
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EnOcean Alliance and IBM Join Forces to Standardize Intelligent Buildings
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…
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Horizon Utilities Wins Hamilton-Niagara Top Employers Award for Sixth Year
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…
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BC’s Okanogan College to Construct New Trades Building
The federal and BC governments will provide more than $5 million in funding for the construction of a new 1,250 square-metre (13,450 square-foot) Trades Training Centre at Okanagan College’s Vernon campus…
