May 10, 2024 The Ontario government is introducing the Working for Workers Five Act, 2024, building on its previous four Working for Workers acts. The act contains a suite of measures to support workers, including requiring that menstrual products be provided on larger construction sites and mandating that washrooms are clean and sanitary. The legislation, the first of its…
May 10, 2024 The BC Construction Association (BCCA) announces a two-year extension to its current collaboration with LNG Canada to deliver the Trades Training Fund (TTF) and CONNECT programs. TTF provides training and support funds to apprentices in high-demand trades in Northwest BC, in addition to specifically targeted occupations needed to support the growing local…
May 10, 2024 Arenas, community centres and other facilities consume large amounts of energy. These facilities can be costly to operate and upgrades are often expensive to implement. With inflation and energy costs on the rise, many municipalities want to improve energy efficiency and save money. Thanks to funding from the Alberta government, municipalities can…
May 10, 2024 TESRA’s Trevor Filion announced via LinkedIn that they will be representing Wiha Tools Canada in Ontario, effective May 1, 2024. Wiha Tools is recognized globally for its professional-grade, premium hand tools. With a commitment to safety, quality, innovation, and customer service, their products embody advanced German engineering, spanning over 3,500 exceptional tools….
May 9, 2024 EngWorks, a leading provider of engineering solutions based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, is happy to announce an opportunity for professionals to experience the newly released ExHAC Hazardous Area Classification Software with a complimentary two-week trial. The ExHAC software trial provides users hands-on access to a comprehensive suite of features designed to generate…
May 8, 2024 The Stelpro and Innovair Solutions Groups, two family-owned businesses, deeply rooted in Quebec, are pleased to announce they are joining forces in a strategic alliance. This collaboration marks a major milestone for both entities, strengthening their position in the North American market and propelling their future growth. This alliance draws on the…
May 7, 2024 Arenas, community centres and other facilities consume large amounts of energy. These facilities can be costly to operate and upgrades are often expensive to implement. With inflation and energy costs on the rise, many municipalities want to improve energy efficiency and save money. Thanks to funding from the Alberta government, municipalities can…
May 7, 2024 As part of SaskPower’s commitment to energy efficiency, the utility has launched the new Commercial Energy Optimization Program (CEOP) to support SaskPower business customers in becoming more energy efficient and to help save money on their power bills. The program will provide large, medium, and small business customers with easy access to technical, analytical,…
May 6, 2024 A panel of judges have selected the LEDVANCE US & Canada OPTI-SELECT Area Light as the winner of this year’s Illuminating Engineering Society Innovation Award at MEET 2024! This product introduces an industry-first feature: OPTI-SELECT – Field Adjustable Distribution. Offering field adjustable distribution without the need for lens changes, embodying unmatched versatility and simplicity. Integrating the…
The 2024 MEET (Mechanical Electrical Electronic Technology) Show made its biennial return last week. May 1st and 2nd, the Moncton Coliseum hosted the regions largest trade event and welcomed a record-breaking number of qualified industry professionals from both the mechanical and electrical industries. This year’s event featured a SOLD OUT show floor spanning across the…
May 6, 2024 Sparking interest in a career as an electrician is the goal of a recent Tools for Success event organized by Skills Ontario with collaborating partners Sault College and Tenaris for Indigenous youth and young women. On the morning of Thursday, April 25th, Indigenous youth gathered at Tenaris to learn about the electrician…
May 3, 2024 To help fill critical job vacancies in the skilled trades, Alberta’s government has launched the third phase of the successful Alberta is Calling campaign, which is now in-market in British Columbia, Québec and Ontario. This campaign is bolstered by the Alberta is Calling Moving Bonus – a one time, $5,000 refundable tax…
May 3, 2024 With transportation being the second biggest emitter of greenhouse gases and road transport responsible for almost three quarters of these emissions globally*, Siemens Smart Infrastructure has launched Depot360, a portfolio to optimize fleet electrification. The initial focus of the solution is on logistics vehicles, municipal transit and private bus fleets within depot,…
(Photo caption: (From left to right) Lumen President, Serge LeBlanc, Sonepar Canada President, George McClean, Sonepar Americas President, Rob Taylor, and Sonepar CEO, Philippe Delpech in the Lumen booth, at Le Salon Lumen.) May 3, 2024 This month, Lumen held their 12th edition of the Salon Lumen, the largest exhibition in Quebec’s electrical industry. The…
May 3, 2024 SURGEPURE CORPORATION, a manufacturer of non-degrading hi-energy surge protection devices, announces a strategic partnership with Focus Electrical Sales. Based in the Maritimes, Focus Electrical Sales represents leading edge lighting and electrical manufacturers in North America. Focus adds extensive local application and technical support with offices in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Newfoundland,…
May 3, 2024 EWEL is happy to announce the launch of its new ecommerce platform www.ewel.ca, ushering in a new era of digital accessibility and convenience for customers. The new B2B & B2C ecommerce website offers a variety of quality electrical products, ranging from house wire and LED light bulbs to industrial transformers and panelboards….
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
