Changing Scene

January 8, 2024 Due to the volume of applications during the second intake of the Housing Challenge Fund, the Province increased the original budget of $50 million to a $75 million commitment to help accelerate housing starts. Twenty developers will access the preferential ten year two per cent interest rate over 10 years to fast track the construction…

January 8, 2024 A new fund will help support community-based renewable energy generation. The three-year $3.5 million Community Renewable Energy Generation (CREG) Fund is now open to applications from municipalities, Indigenous communities, and community groups. “Residents know what is needed in their own communities, and they want to do their part for the environment to…

January 8, 2024 The Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency is delighted to introduce MyCreds™, an innovative digital credential wallet. MyCreds™️ is a globally recognized, secure and trusted online exchange for sharing and accessing credentials. With MyCreds™, apprentices and certified trades professionals can securely share, and employers can securely access, digital credentials anytime, anywhere, on any device….

January 7, 2024 Starting January 3, 2024, Island residents with an annual household income under $100,000 may be eligible for a free heat pump.  Property value limits have also been removed so that even more Island households are eligible for the program.  “With over 7,000 free heat pumps installed, replacing 7 million litres of home…

January 7, 2024 Nova Scotians planning new construction or renovation projects will have more time to adapt to pending new building code requirements in the province. Amendments to the Nova Scotia Building Code Regulations that were proposed to take effect January 1 will be adopted at a later date to allow more time for education…

January 7, 2024 The Electrical Contractors Association of British Columbia strongly supports newly enacted legislation that will ensure reliable payment timelines on construction projects led by the federal government. The Government of Canada’s Federal Prompt Payment for Construction Work Act officially came into force on December 9, 2023, and mandates the government to pay contractors within 28…

January 7, 2024 Munden Enterprises is proud to announce its partnership with Blink Charging to represent their innovative electric vehicle charging solutions in Atlantic Canada. “Get ready for a greener future as we work together to expand accessibility to sustainable energy options in the region.” Go Here to view Blink’s EV charging solutions. Source

January 7, 2023 Leviton Canada is pleased to announce a partnership with CSA Enterprises Ltd., their new agent for the Leviton Load Center and Breaker line in all four Atlantic provinces, effective January 1st, 2024. “We are confident that CSA’s expertise will support our clients in their future projects,” said the company via LinkedIn. Next…

January 7, 2024 Cory Morris, Graybar Canada, has been appointed Chair of the YPN National Committee for a two-year term. Cory is Vice President of the Atlantic Region for Graybar Canada and has been with the company, and in the electrical industry, for 15 years. Based in Halifax, NS, Cory is a graduate of Saint…

December 21, 2023 Eligible businesses across Ontario can now receive upfront discounts from participating distributors on a variety of energy-efficient lighting products that will help to lower their business’s energy consumption, improve their bottom line and transform their space through the new Save on Energy Instant Discounts program. Effective December 18, 2023, most lighting measures previously available…

December 18, 2023 The Ontario government is investing over $62.9 million in two of the province’s foundational skilled trades programs to help more than 18,000 young people explore and prepare for life-long careers in a growing industry. The record increase in funding will help train the 100,000 skilled workers needed to build transit, hospitals and…

December 18, 2023 Canada’s construction industry employs an estimated 1.5 million people, making it an important driver of our economy. The federal prompt payment legislation came into force on December 9, 2023, to address long-standing construction industry concerns, including the timeliness of payments, protecting vital construction jobs and making it easier to do business with the Government…

December 18, 2023 Voltech International specializes in the import and sale of electrical supplies from Asia and Europe, with its current main markets being the agricultural, medical, and manufacturing sectors. Voltech International offers a diverse range of products that are carefully selected according to high quality criteria. The main goal of Voltech International is to…

December 18, 2023 SkilledTradesBC, the organization that oversees the skilled trades in B.C., released its annual reporting of B.C.’s trades training highlighting a record number of apprentices, youth, Indigenous people and women participating in the skilled trades in the province in 2022/2023 fiscal year.   More than 41,000 registered apprentices in over 100 trades worked towards…

December 18, 2023 Apprenticeship Manitoba has acknowledged demand for apprenticeship training far exceeded course availability for the April1/24 – March31/25 period.  Apprenticeship Manitoba is reviewing the unmet demand on a trade-by-trade basis and working with the training providers to add additional seats for the April 1/24 – March 31/25 timeframe.    Demand is established by…

December 18, 2023 New clean electricity generation is needed beginning in 2030 to keep pace with Ontario’s growing economy and advance grid decarbonization, according to a new report from the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO). This new supply will help meet overall energy needs and support the process of eliminating emissions from the electricity system. In an update to…