Sonepar announced the retirement of current President of Sonepar Canada, François Anquetil, after a successful 36 year career at the company. François will remain as acting President through March 2024 as he transitions responsibilities to incoming President of Sonepar Canada, George McClean.
November 20, 2023 The Canadian Apprenticeship Forum (CAF-FCA), a collaborative network that connects the apprenticeship community in all regions of Canada, is thrilled to announce an exciting new partnership and $100,000 in funding from RBC. This funding will play a pivotal role in accelerating CAF-FCA’s DEI mandate to create more inclusive workplaces and ensure equitable…
November 17, 2023 The Electrical Joint Training Committee (EJTC) and its partners, the Electrical Contractors Association of BC (ECABC) and International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 213, have launched the George Ingham Plaza Project to celebrate the electrical industry in B.C. “As we think about the fantastic history of electricity in BC and the people who have shaped it,…
November 17, 2023 Southwire Canada is proud to announce the promotion of Mr. Andde Persad to the position of Engineering, Codes & Compliance Manager, effective December 4th, 2023. In this role, Persad will lead Southwire’s wire and cable products to meet and surpass industry standards, codes, and regulations. He will also collaborate with cross-functional teams…
November 16, 2023 Uncertified workers can now take action to meet the requirements by submitting online applications through SkilledTradesBC’s Portal. Online applications are now available for: APPRENTICESWorkers with less than one year of experience registering their apprenticeship with a sponsor. TRADE QUALIFIERSExperienced workers applying to write the final certification exam in their trade and get…
November 16, 2023 The company Eaton, specialized in energy management, recently inaugurated a global innovation center in Brossard that will bring together its research and development activities in energy technologies in one place. Approximately 150 employees are already gathered in the new facilities of the company, occupying two floors of a building north of Highway…
November 15, 2023 To improve the livability and energy efficiency of large residential, commercial and multi-dwelling residential buildings, ABB Smart Buildings and Samsung C&T Corporation Engineering & Construction Group entered a new global agreement to jointly deliver integrated, holistic building automation, reliable energy distribution, and energy management solutions. This follows a separate global agreement signed…
November 15, 2023 Schneider Electric has announced the grand opening of the Schneider Electric Innovation Lab: Digital Buildings facility in Montreal. This new lab is set to advance innovation in R&D and testing for digital building applications for the global market. Centrally located in Montreal’s Marconi district in the “Mile Ex” – an area known…
November 15, 2023 GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world. It’s a time when Canadians, charities, and businesses come together to celebrate giving and participate in activities that support charities and give back to their communities. This year, on November 28th, 2023, a…
November 15, 2023 KingSett Capital and Fairmont Royal York announced today that the landmark hotel in Toronto, ON has received the Canada Green Building Council’s (CAGBC’s) Zero Carbon Building – Performance Standard™ certification. This $65 million project was completed after close to five years of detailed planning and execution. It will reduce over 7,000 tonnes of carbon annually or 80% of…
November 15, 2023 Rick Vascotto, the Executive Vice President of Sales (Eastern Canada), has announced his well-deserved retirement. With over 40 years of experience in the electrical industry, Rick has played an instrumental role in shaping Electrical Cable Supply’s (ECS) success during his time with the company over the last four years. Rick’s contributions have…
November 14, 2023 PataBid announces a new integration with City Electric Supply. This partnership will improve the productivity and profitability of electrical projects, increase access to electrical estimating software and overall, improve the working conditions of electrical contractors. “This integration is a game changer for the electrical construction industry. Improving the accuracy of electrical bidding…
November 14, 2023 Since 1892, Marchand Electric has been lighting Ottawa Gatineau homes, commercial establishments, and industrial locations. The company team is passionate about providing quality custom lighting solutions that will transform any space. Finding creative solutions and providing superior customer service is a cornerstone of the company, and as such, the staff is knowledgeable…
November 13, 2023 Skills Ontario applauds the Government of Ontario for its continued support and funding for initiatives that enable more youth to pursue rewarding careers in skilled trades & technologies following the inclusion of a $5.4 million investment into the Skills Ontario Trades & Tech Truck Program in the Fall Economic Statement. The report…
November 10, 2023 At Fully Charged LIVE Canada, BC Hydro announced it is adding higher-powered chargers to its fast-charging network with the introduction of 180-kilowatt charging units, which can add up to 180 kilometres of driving to an average electric vehicle in about 10 minutes. “B.C. is a leader in electric vehicle adoption and has one…
November 10, 2023 Recharge Véhicule Électrique (RVE) announces total investments of over $7 million to support the development and deployment of innovative solutions that democratize access to home charging for electric vehicle owners across North America. This project will eventually free up 4,000 megawatts of power from the electrical grid, and enable electric vehicle charging to be moved to…
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
