July 31, 2023 Earlier this month, three powerline related incidents were reported to the Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) that resulted in either a near fatality or, tragically, the loss of life. These incidents occurred across Western and Northern Ontario and are an example of the breadth of ways in which Ontarians could come in contact with powerlines….
July 31, 2023 CDm2 Lightworks is a leading provider of innovative, fully integrated, cost-effective, and sustainable lighting solutions to its specification, construction, and end-user customers. the company operates in British Columbia, Canada, catering to both local and global projects. CDm2 Lightworks specializes in delivering high-quality lighting solutions that meet the unique requirements of its diverse…
July 31, 2023 Christopher Hopper has been selected as Chair of the Board of Directors of the Electrical Safety Authority (ESA). Three highly qualified new Board Members have also been appointed. “As outgoing Chair and on behalf of our Board of Directors, we are pleased to announce that Christopher Hopper has been appointed among the board members to…
July 31, 2023 Rexel Canada announced that it has acquired Lineman’s Testing Laboratories of Canada Ltd, a leading provider of high‐voltage electrical services and products to the utility and industrial markets based in Toronto, ON and Edmonton, AB. The acquisition, which closed in January, will provide Rexel Canada with enhanced opportunities in an attractive and…
July 31, 2023 Schneider Electric has launched Catalyze, a new partnership program aimed at accelerating access to renewable energy across the global semiconductor value chain. “At Schneider Electric, our purpose is to empower companies to make the most of our energy and resources, bringing progress and sustainability together for everyone. Our mission is to be a…
July 31, 2023 The Manitoba government continues to support the shift to electric vehicles through several new initiatives including the installation of the first-ever electric vehicle (EV) charger station inside Birds Hill Provincial Park, Natural Resources and Northern Development Minister Greg Nesbitt announced today. “Just in time for the peak of summer and Manitobans heading…
July 31, 2023 The smart home and intelligent building sectors are evolving, and the Continental Automated Buildings Association (CABA) is responding. CABA is proud to announce their name change to the Association for Smarter Homes & Buildings, or ASHB. “Our new name better reflects today’s smart home and intelligent building industries and our vision for…
July 28, 2023 Weidmuller Ltd. Canada has joined AD’s Electrical – Canada division. Weidmuller offers a diverse range of products, solutions, and services for smart industrial connectivity and the Industrial Internet of Things. From August 1, 2023, onwards, Weidmuller will be integrated into the AD Electrical – Canada network, which is recognized as the largest marketing/buying group…
After 30 years, Franklin Empire is excited to announce their Montreal Head office is officially moving. This new construction is triple the warehouse space and double the office area, while improving the customer experience and providing employees with a LEED-certified work environment. As of August 7th, Franklin Empire’s new address is: 4605 boul. PoirierSaint-Laurent, QuébecH4R…
July 24, 2023 This summer, Skilled Trades Ontario will begin issuing over 17,500 certificates of qualification and more than 200,000 wallet cards to apprentices and certified skilled trades workers across the province. Over the coming months, skilled trades professionals in compulsory and non-compulsory trades who received their certification after January 1, 2022, will begin receiving…
July 20, 2023 Simard Transport, a transportation company established in Quebec and Canada since 1943, takes pride in being among the first Quebec-based companies to actively contribute to decarbonizing heavy transportation. Recently, they announce the addition of four electric trucks to their current fleet. Through their innovative spirit, Simard Transport is paving the way and demonstrating leadership in the trucking…
July 20, 2023 YEG’s 100 Toyota Mirai cars will be the first fleet of hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles in Alberta Edmonton International Airport (YEG) is proud to announce 100 Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) will soon be on Alberta’s roadways thanks to an innovative partnership with Toyota Canada. This initiative will reduce carbon emissions…
July 19, 2023 In recognition of its global culture designed to empower teams to advance important technological trends, TE Connectivity has earned a top-ten ranking among the 2023 Fast Company Best Workplaces for Innovators. Developed in collaboration with Accenture, the Best Workplaces for Innovators celebrates company cultures that demonstrate an inspiring commitment to encourage and…
July 19, 2023 The King’s Bench of Saskatchewan recently issued a ruling in South West Terminal Ltd. v Achter Land & Cattle Ltd. holding that a contract was formed by the use of a thumbs up emoji “👍” in a text message. The court determined the thumbs up emoji “👍” was “an action in electronic form that…
July 18, 2023 The second of four OPG refurbished reactors now re-connected to Ontario’s electricity grid Ontario Power Generation (OPG) has achieved a major milestone by successfully connecting Darlington Nuclear Generating Station’s Unit 3 to Ontario’s electricity grid, 169 days ahead of schedule. This world-class project performance demonstrates OPG’s expertise and commitment to completing the station’s four-unit refurbishment safely,…
July 18, 2023 On June 28 at 12:01 a.m., Hydro Ottawa activated its contingency plans when its employees represented by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) commenced strike action. Hydro Ottawa has reached out directly to the IBEW representatives and extended an invitation to meet. “I’ve said it before, it is not our intention to negotiate through the media…
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