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…
November 10, 2023 The Province is introducing new housing legislation to deliver more small-scale, multi-unit housing for people, including townhomes, triplexes and laneway homes, and fix outdated zoning rules to help build more homes faster. “Anyone looking for a place to live in a community they love knows how hard it is – and outdated…
November 10, 2023 ABB has been awarded a contract by EV infrastructure company Polara to provide e-mobility Compact Secondary Substation (CSS) skid-mounted power distribution units to charge and electrify vehicle fleets in Canada and the United States. As part of the exclusive collaboration, ABB is supplying power distribution skids for the Polara CHRGPKTM, an optimized modular design unit…
November 10, 2023 The Standards Council of Canada (SCC) is delighted to announce that David Brière, P. Eng., Technical Manager, High Tech & Electrical Appliances, at CSA Group, was elected to the IEC’s Conformity Assessment Board (CAB) during the IEC’s 87th General Meeting. Election of a Canadian member on IEC CAB demonstrates confidence in Canada’s…
November 10, 2023 Earlier this week, nearly 100 construction leaders from every province gethered on Parliament Hill to bring a unified message to the federal government: partner with the construction industry to build a strong foundation for a stronger Canada. Construction is a major contributor to Canada’s economic health. The construction industry contributed $151 billion (7.4%) to Canada’s GDP in 2022 and…
Sonepar Canada has recently announced it will be merging its Ontario based business divisions Texcan Ontario and Gescan Automation Ontario business into its SESCO business creating one Operating Company as of January 1st, 2024.
November 9, 2023 The federal government announced that 6 surplus federal properties will be developed into more than 2,800 new homes in Calgary, Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta and St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador and Ottawa, Ontario. By March 2024, Canada Lands Company—a Crown corporation that will have enabled the construction of more than 13,000 new homes…
November 9, 2023 IDEAL Electrical™ is celebrating the newest winner of the 2023 IDEAL® National Championship and $40,000 cash prize as Jose Renteria, an electrical apprentice from Elk River, Minnesota, took home top honors in this year’s competition. The eighth annual super-charged competition invited 10 of the top qualifying electrical apprentices from around the country to…
November 7, 2023 This fall, SaskPower and SaskEnergy are offering an instant in-store discount program on the purchase of select energy-efficient products across the province. The program will run until November 26, 2023, or while supplies last. Customers are eligible for discounted prices on specialty LED lightbulbs, complete LED light fixtures, lighting controls and smart…
November 6, 2023 Join NEDCO in welcoming Jean-Francois Sirois, who has joined the Nedco Quebec team. Jean-Francois will be taking on the role of Sherbrooke Branch Manager. Sirois holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from HEC Montreal. Dynamic and honest, Jean-Francois is motivated by results and prioritizes teamwork. He has several years of experience…
November 6, 2023 BC Transit is receiving additional funding to support the electrification of the new handyDART operations and maintenance facility centre currently under construction in the Town of View Royal, as announced today by Ministers Sean Fraser and Rob Fleming, Ryan Windsor, from the Victoria Regional Transit Commission, and Erinn Pinkerton from BC Transit….
November 3, 2023 As industry is facing the unprecedented challenge to meet global decarbonization targets while addressing growing demand, a new report from the Energy Efficiency Movement (EEM) demonstrates how businesses can start acting immediately to reduce carbon emissions. The EEM is a global forum founded by ABB, and now consisting of more than 400…
November 6, 2023 Arlington Industries Inc. announced today that the company received an Award for Distinguished Performance in 2023 from the IMARK Electrical Group. Arlington won this prestigious award in the “AA” category of mid-sized manufacturers for outstanding service to IMARK members. Arlington would like to thank the 224 electors and 175 member distributors who…
After a very successful career in many aspects of the electrical industry in Canada, Jim Taggart has announced his retirement effective December 31, 2023.
October 31, 2023 Electrical Cable Supply (ECS), a leading provider of wire and cable, is thrilled to announce the expansion of its Winnipeg facility, a move geared towards providing an even better experience for customers, and a continued commitment to service excellence. This expansion brings substantial benefits to customers in the prairie region. The increased…
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
