Glen Dimplex Americas Announces New Agency Partnerships in BC, Alberta, and Ontario

Glen Dimplex Americas Announces New Agency Partnerships in BC, Alberta, and Ontario

July 4, 2025 Glen Dimplex Americas is proud to announce new agency partnerships that complete their nationwide coverage of the Electrical Distribution market across Canada. Adanac Sales LLP Sales will represent Glen Dimplex Americas in British Columbia. “Established in 1991 with offices in Victoria, the Vancouver area, and Kelowna, Adanac Sales LLP is a respected force in their region—and…

ABB Among TIME’s World’s Most Sustainable Companies

ABB Among TIME’s World’s Most Sustainable Companies

June 30, 2025 ABB has been ranked 14th in TIME’s “World’s Most Sustainable Companies 2025” and third in Switzerland across all industries. TIME and Statista assessed over 5,000 of the world’s largest and most influential companies, considering factors such as revenue, market capitalization, and public prominence. The top 500 companies from 35 countries and 21 industries were…

New Partnership to Deliver 1,000 Affordable Housing Units Across Quebec

New Partnership to Deliver 1,000 Affordable Housing Units Across Quebec

June 25, 2025 The governments of Canada and Quebec, together with Desjardins, have announced the construction of 1,000 new affordable housing units over the next three years. These housing units will be created as part of the Desjardins Affordable Housing Initiative, a partnership launched in 2022 that will now enable the delivery of over 3,000 affordable housing units…

CIB Closes $50M Loan with Dream Industrial REIT to Fund Large-Scale Commercial Building Upgrades

CIB Closes $50M Loan with Dream Industrial REIT to Fund Large-Scale Commercial Building Upgrades

June 30, 2025 The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) and Dream Industrial Real Estate Investment Trust have finalized a $50 million loan to fund commercial property retrofits related to energy efficiency savings and emissions reductions at 34 warehouses in Alberta, Ontario and Quebec. With buildings currently accounting for 18% of Canada’s total emissions, investments from the…

Province, BC Hydro Launch Pilot Program to Cut Energy Costs, Support Housing Density

Province, BC Hydro Launch Pilot Program to Cut Energy Costs, Support Housing Density

June 25, 2025 In a Canadian first, the Province and BC Hydro have launched a pioneering pilot project in Vancouver that has the potential to set new standards for supporting growing housing priorities and densification in Canada. Designed to support the transition from single-family homes to multi-unit residences, the initiative is exploring how full electrification –…

Teledyne FLIR OEM Unveils New Brand and Website to Strengthen Supply Chain and Accelerate Innovation in Infrared Imaging

Teledyne FLIR OEM Unveils New Brand and Website to Strengthen Supply Chain and Accelerate Innovation in Infrared Imaging

June 30, 2025 Teledyne FLIR OEM, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated announced the strategic evolution of the Teledyne FLIR OEM brand. The brand update is highlighted by the launch of a dedicated website at https://oem.flir.com/, streamlining original equipment manufacturer (OEM) access to technical resources and development support.  It is designed to illustrate the four pillars of the Teledyne FLIR OEM…

SkyView™ by BIOS Lighting Launches in BC with Mac’s II Agencies

SkyView™ by BIOS Lighting Launches in BC with Mac’s II Agencies

June 30, 2025 Mac’s II Agencies is proud to represent SkyView™ by BIOS Lighting across British Columbia. As the first agency in BC to bring this innovative brand to market, we’re excited to help launch a new chapter for SkyView™—a new company rooted in cutting-edge science and committed to wellness through light. This addition to our lighting line…

Quebec Will Need 16,000 Contruction Workers Per Year

Quebec Will Need 16,000 Contruction Workers Per Year

June 30, 2025 The Commission de la construction du Québec (CCQ) released its report, Occupational Outlook in the Construction Industry 2025-2029. Despite a global context marked by uncertainty, workforce needs are estimated at an average of 16,000 workers per year by 2029.  The need for replacement workers will remain significant for all trades and occupations. Job prospects…

Contract Awarded for Construction of Kenmount Terrace School 

Contract Awarded for Construction of Kenmount Terrace School 

June 30, 2025 The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure has awarded the contract for the construction of a new school for Kenmount Terrace. Olympic Construction Limited has been awarded a contract valued at $41.9 million for the new facility which will include pre-kindergarten to Grade 7 in English and French streams. The Honourable Elvis Loveless,…

NSAA Journeyperson Financial Incentive Program Launching for 2025
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NSAA Journeyperson Financial Incentive Program Launching for 2025

June 30, 2025 The Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency (NSAA) is launching the Journeyperson Financial Incentive Program for 2025. This program aligns with the Actions to Accelerate the Growth of Skilled Trades strategy and is a first-of-its-kind program in Canada. It will offer financial incentives to journeypersons to recognize their vital role in training apprentices and supporting their…

Aztec Electrical Supply Inc. Opens New Stoney Creek Branch and Expands Cambridge Branch Capabilities

Aztec Electrical Supply Inc. Opens New Stoney Creek Branch and Expands Cambridge Branch Capabilities

June 30, 2025 Aztec is strengthening its presence in Southwestern Ontario with two major moves this June—the grand opening of its newly expanded Cambridge branch and the opening of its brand new Stoney Creek branch.  Located at 430 McNeilly Road, Aztec’s new Stoney Creek branch will specialize in automation and control solutions, serving local industrial facilities with…

Weidmuller Ltd. Canada Opens New Calgary Office to Strengthen Presence in Western Canada

Weidmuller Ltd. Canada Opens New Calgary Office to Strengthen Presence in Western Canada

June 30, 2025 Weidmuller Ltd. Canada is pleased to announce the opening of its new office in Calgary, Alberta—marking a significant milestone in the company’s ongoing national expansion. Strategically located in Southeast Calgary, the new facility will serve as Weidmuller’s regional hub for Western Canada, supporting operations across British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Yukon, Northwest Territories,…

IDEAL Announces Exciting Changes to Ontario Sales Team

IDEAL Announces Exciting Changes to Ontario Sales Team

June 25, 2025 Announcement by Sean Bernard, National Sales Manager – Canada, IDEAL Electrical IDEAL Electrical is proud of our focus on manufacturing top-quality products made in Canada. Many of our best-selling products like wire connectors (including Canada’s #1 connector Can-Twist), and Yellow 77 lubricant have been manufactured in Ajax, Ontario for over 60 years….

Stanpro Makes Significant Donation to Help Haven on the Queensway Move to a Larger Facility

Stanpro Makes Significant Donation to Help Haven on the Queensway Move to a Larger Facility

June 23, 2025 In an effort to provide essential resources to individuals and families in need in the GTA, EFC members once again stepped up to support Haven on the Queensway, a community resource centre in Etobicoke, ON. Earlier this year, Haven secured a new, larger location nearby its existing facility to meet growing demand…