July 3, 2026 __________ Applications for the future skills grant are open for 2026-27, helping more people in British Columbia access affordable, short-term skills training and prepare for jobs. “When British Columbians have access to affordable training, they have more opportunities to advance in their careers and contribute to B.C.’s growing economy,” said Jessie Sunner, Minister…
July 3, 2026 Mac’s II Agencies is proud to announce its renewed partnership with Canadian surge protection specialist Innosys Power, bringing the trusted surge protection portfolio back to engineers and facilities teams across British Columbia and Yukon. This renewed relationship unites two proudly Canadian organizations around a shared focus on reliability, and protecting essential operations from damaging…
June 22, 2026 The Government of Canada has announced that Bill C‑20, the Build Canada Homes Act, has received Royal Assent, marking an important milestone in the Government’s plan to build more homes, faster and help make housing more affordable for Canadians. The Build Canada Homes Act sets out the legislative framework to establish Build Canada Homes as…
June 22, 2026 Please join ECS in welcoming Jonathan Louis as their new Branch Manager of ECS Montreal. “Jonathan brings more than 23 years of experience in sales and business development, including 13 years in sales leadership and 8 years in general management. Throughout his career, he has successfully driven revenue growth, built strong partner…
June 22, 2026 ECABC was honoured to induct Rob Tate, President of Canwest Agency Ltd, into its Hall of Fame. Being inducted to the ECABC’s Hall of Fame recognizes an individual’s lifetime of dedication and service to the electrical industry and Association. From building his career on hard work and strong values to leading with…
June 22, 2026 ECABC was honoured to welcome Bill Strain, Owner & President of Villa Electric (1980) Ltd., into their Hall of Fame. Being inducted to the ECABC’s Hall of Fame is the highest honour the Association can bestow upon a member. From humble beginnings as an apprentice electrician to a respected industry leader and…
June 22, 2026 This month NORCAT was collaborating with NETCO and IBEW at their Sudbury office. NORCAT announced on LinkedIn that they are nearing the national launch of their immersive electrical training program focused on Instrumentation. This week, representatives from NETCO – National Electrical Trade Council and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) joined…
June 19, 2026 AEMC® Instruments, part of the Chauvin Arnoux Group® welcomes Mark Stathenas as Authorized Factory Representative for Eastern Canada. Mark will serve as your primary point of contact for product information, technical support, and order coordination in the Eastern Canada region. With over two decades of experience in technical sales, distribution and business development, Mark brings a…
June 19, 2026 Statement from BCCA: The British Columbia Construction Association (BCCA) welcomes today’s joint announcement by the federal and provincial governments to invest in housing, infrastructure, healthcare, and public transit across British Columbia, including funding to reduce Development Cost Charges (DCCs). These investments will help support the infrastructure needed to enable new housing and…
June 15, 2026 ECAO is proud to recognize the recipients of their Recognition of Safety Achievement Award. This award honours member companies that demonstrate exceptional commitment to workplace safety through outstanding safety performance and a strong culture of prevention. The Recognition of Safety Achievement Award celebrates organizations that maintain injury and illness statistics below the…
June 15, 2026 ECS is pleased to announce the promotion of Jeff Bartlette to Branch Manager, Winnipeg. Jeff joined ECS with a mandate to establish the company’s presence in Manitoba. Having successfully balanced both sales and leadership responsibilities, he will now focus fully on developing his team, strengthening branch capabilities, and positioning Winnipeg for continued…
June 15, 2026 PCL Construction has joined That Could Be Me as Lead Sponsor, helping support a new initiative aimed at strengthening awareness of careers in the Canadian Skilled Trades and addressing the country’s ongoing labour shortage. The partnership brings together PCL Construction and Stature Films to create a documentary-style educational video series aiming to inspire more…
June 15, 2026 Siemens Canada welcomed customers, partners and government officials to celebrate the completion of a year-long expansion project at its Drummondville manufacturing facility. The project is a major milestone in the company’s ongoing investment in advanced, sustainable, and digitally enabled manufacturing in Québec and across Canada. The expansion includes the opening of a…
June 15, 2026 In collaboration with the Christian Labour Association of Canada (CLAC), this investment will support skilled trades workers preparing for certification and Red Seal exams through an advanced learning platform, which personalizes training as you go. The platform checks what learners already know and focuses on what they still need. It adjusts the…
June 15, 2026 Okanagan College will receive 256 new skilled-trades training seats as part of the Look West strategy commitment to deliver 5,000 new trades training seats in 2026-27. This expansion will help people train in programs in trades leading to good-paying jobs that support the region and the province’s fast-growing economy. “With more than…
June 15, 2026 The British Columbia Construction Association (BCCA) is proud to announce the launch of its new and improved Builders Life TalentCentral platform, a modernized and user-focused online job board, built by construction for construction. TalentCentral is not just a simple job board, it’s an online career hub designed to easily connect employers with…
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
