December 6, 2023 Electrical Wire Donation Powers Innovation and Education in Sustainable Engineering Electrical Cable Supply (ECS) is delighted to announce its recent contribution to UBC Solar – a student engineering design team at the University of British Columbia (UBC). In support of cutting-edge education and sustainable innovation, ECS has donated a diverse array of…
City Electric Supply (CES) is thrilled to announce the acquisition of Coldbrook Electric Supply, a respected independent wholesaler in Nova Scotia.
December 1, 2023 Rexel today announced the appointment of Roger Little as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for the USA and leader of the USA-Canada cluster, effective December 18, 2023. Roger Little has been CEO of Rexel Canada since March 2014 and will succeed Brad Paulsen as CEO of Rexel USA as Mr. Paulsen leaves the…
November 30, 2023 For over 40 years, Electromart has been going the extra distance to ensure their customers purchases are easy and fun! Primarily geared to serve tradesmen, contractors, commercial, industrial, and retail clients, the company offers knowledge and experience to its customers. The EFC-Official Representative for Electromart is Joan Orgel, Operations Manager. More information…
November 30, 2023 Team lead, Stefanie Cosentino, Graybar Canada, Women’s Network-Ontario Region committee member, and Andrew Fitzpatrick, Graybar Canada, gathered their teams and really did an incredible job with purse donations. The team donated over $500 in cash, which was matched by Graybar, and filled 27 purses, with the top 10 items needed and more….
November 30, 2023 AEMC Instruments, part of the Chauvin Arnoux® Group announces the appointment of Adriano Occhialini as District Sales Engineer in Canada. As AEMC® Instruments continues its expansion into Canada, Adriano will help bring his expertise and innovative solutions to more customers and businesses across the entire Canadian country. Prior to joining AEMC® Instruments, Mr. Occhialini worked over 20…
November 29, 2023 Espen Technology, a manufacturer of indoor LED lighting and electric vehicle (EV) chargers, recently announced the launch of a new emergency lighting brand, named Outage Master. The new brand offers emergency lighting, exit signs, and emergency inverters. There are also plans to add smoke alarms to the product offering, in the coming…
November 29, 2023 ESA has begun a consultation and requests input from stakeholders on two fee change proposals. The first proposal would introduce cost recovery fees for deviation applications. Deviation requests have increased more than 20-fold since 2009. ESA has been providing this service without additional cost; however, given the increase in, and complexity of,…
November 24, 2023 B.C. 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 zoning…
November 24, 2023 The Apprenticeship, Trade and Occupation Certification Board for Northwest Territories is seeking applications for an Employer Representative to fill a three-year term. The Board serves as an advisor to the Minister of Education, Culture and Employment on matters related to training and certification of apprenticeship, trades and occupations. It consists of seven industry members…
November 24, 2023 Nexans products integrate over 14% recycled copper and 100% low carbon aluminium in their conductors. This makes Nexans one of the most sustainable cable manufacturers on the market; a point reinforced by their localized industrial footprint, where 100% of Nexans’ products are Canadian made, and by Nexans’ continuous reduction of CO2 emissions…
November 24, 2023 The holiday season is fast approaching and homes across Ontario are decking their halls with electrical décor. According to a new survey from the Electrical Safety Authority (ESA), half (49 per cent) of Ontarians are planning to decorate for a holiday this year or next, yet nearly two-thirds (64 per cent) did…
November 23, 2024 CSC LED has launched a new program that rewards contractors and electricians for choosing CSC LED products at their preferred electrical wholesaler. With every purchase of CSC LED products, customers can earn points which can be redeemed for gift cards, apparel, and more! “To all our valued contractors and electricians, we…
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,…
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
