E.B. Horsman & Son Appoints New Business Developer, Process Instrumentation
To continue delivering a higher level of service to its customers, E.B. Horsman & Son has welcomed Jimmy Chui to the team as Business Developer, Process Instrumentation…
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Environmental Impact Study Begins for Montreal Electric LRT
CDPQ Infra has begun a consultation period on an environmental impact study of the Réseau électrique métropolitain (REM) project, a new 67 km integrated public transit network that will connect downtown Montreal, the South Shore, the West Island (Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue), the North Shore (Deux-Montagnes) and the airport through a new, fully automated electric light rail transit (LRT) system…
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Schneider Electric’s NEO Network Accelerates Renewable Energy Transactions
Schneider Electric’s just-launched New Energy Opportunities (NEO) Network is a collaborative online platform that helps commercial and industrial companies quickly identify and vet renewable energy, cleantech and energy-efficiency prospects…
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CaGBC to Provide Free LEED Registration and Certification for Fort McMurray Rebuilding
The Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) is providing free LEED registration and certification for residential, commercial and institutional projects in Fort McMurray. CaGBC will also work with LEED Canada for Homes providers, which will offer free LEED administration services to residents…
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Northern Cables Inc. Recalls Two Conductor #12 AWG AC90 Cable
Northern Cables Inc. has announced a voluntary recall of the two conductor #12 AWG AC90 armoured cable (black/white). The insulation on the black conductor may split when severely bent or twisted, which could result in an electrical short circuit. The issue is limited to 12/2 AC90 (black/white) cable produced between June 4 and June 6, 2013…
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Power Line Damage from Wildfire Causes Outages in Yellowknife, NWT
On July 29, an out-of-control wildfire caused a city-wide power outage. The fire began in early July, and has consumed at least about 20,500 hectares. Similar outages occurred just two years ago when forest fires erupted between Yellowknife and the Snare hydro plant…
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Windsor Man Convicted of Illegal Electrical Work Promoted Through Kijiji
A Windsor, Ontario resident convicted on 16 charges, including doing unsafe electrical work and advertising to do electrical work without a licence, has been placed on 2 years probation, must perform 75 hours of community service, and pay $27,085 in restitution to his victims and fines of $500…
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Canadian Electricity Association Adopts National Principles for Aboriginal Engagement
The Canadian Electricity Association has adopted six national principles that will guide their engagement with Aboriginal communities. The unprecedented electricity infrastructure investments Canada must undertake between now and 2030 represent a tremendous opportunity for all Canadians, and Aboriginal communities in particular, says the association…
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Standard Appoints New Account Manager for BC, Alberta
Bryan Rogne joins Standard’s sales team as Account Manager responsible for the BC and Alberta regions. Bryan has 16 years of experience in the lighting industry, 10 as account manager and another 6 as an inside sales supervisor…
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Summerside, PEI: North America’s Leader in Wind Integration
Adding a smart grid to store energy has enabled the community of Summerside, PEI to draw 46% of its energy needs from wind power. Less than a decade ago, Summerside was running diesel generators 24/7 to meet the demand for power…
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Standard Issues Call for Electricians on Behalf of Habitat for Humanity Quebec
Habitat for Humanity Quebec is looking for electricians to contribute time toward community home building projects in Montreal and Sherbrooke. Standard would like to encourage our industry to participate, as the investment in the community is so fulfilling and rewarding…
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CEO and Presidents Appointed for Large New Ontario Utility
A holding company CEO and two affiliate company presidents have been selected to lead a proposed new electric utility that will result from the merger of Enersource, Horizon Utilities and PowerStream, and the merger’s subsequent purchase of Hydro One Brampton. Brian Bentz, President and CEO of PowerStream, has officially been appointed President and CEO (designate)…
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Southwestern Ontario’s Bruce County Contracts with Ecosystem on Energy Retrofit
Ecosystem is the winning bidder to provide integrated energy performance contracting (IEPC) services in four Bruce County buildings. The $3.4 million project will generate annual energy savings of $273,288, and is expected to receive $251,800 in incentives…
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Victoria, BC Undertakes $2.1M LED Streetlight Conversion
BC’s capital city plans to convert existing high pressure sodium streetlights to “warm” 3,000K LED fixtures in residential areas and brighter 4,000K fixtures in all signalized intersections and marked crosswalks…
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CRIQ Teams Up with Industry 4.0 Global Giant
Quebec’s Ministry of Economy, Science, and Innovation, Centre de recherche industrielle du Quebec (CRIQ) and Festo have signed an agreement to speed up introduction of the principles of Industry 4.0 and smart factories in Quebec’s manufacturing sector…
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Robertson Electric Wholesale Opens Wire and Cable Division
A new division of Robertson Electrical Wholesale, dedicated exclusively to wire and cable, now offers support in five new verticals: utility, wind and solar, traffic, transit, and communication…
