September 28, 2023 The British Columbia Construction Association (BCCA) announced today that it has now issued $10M in financial incentives to small and medium-sized construction industry employers through its Apprenticeship Services project, with $4M more still available to applicants. The project provides employer participants with cash incentives to hire and register first-year apprentices in up…
September 28, 2023 The Standards Council of Canada (SCC) is proud to congratulate six experts who received the 1906 Award from the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). The 1906 Award was created to commemorate the year that IEC was established. It recognizes the invaluable achievements of technical experts in advancing IEC’s standardization work. A total of 206…
September 28, 2023 New measures are coming to B.C. that will help create more housing as the Province speeds up permitting and helps build more secondary suites for rent. “People in our province deserve a decent place to live they can actually afford to rent or buy, but a chronic housing shortage and long permit approval…
September 28, 2023 NESCO is celbrating 30 years as a trusted Canadian manufacturer and supplier to electrical wholesalers across Canada. “A sincere thank you to our employees and customers for your support!” said the company via their website. Go HERE for more information on NESCO
September 27, 2023 HPS is pleased to announce the appointment of Ted Simpson to the position of Vice-President of Marketing. Ted succeeds Michael Frayne as Michael transitions to the role of Senior Vice President of Power Quality and Power Conversion Solutions. Ted is a highly experienced marketing professional with over 20 years of expertise in…
September 25, 2023 A $12.4-million investment from Alberta’s government will create almost 2,000 new apprenticeship seats across the province. Alberta’s economy has momentum, and more skilled labourers are needed to support the province’s workforce, especially in the construction industry. To meet growing demand for highly skilled tradespeople across sectors, and in response to feedback from…
ABB is investing CA$16 million in its Installation Products Division manufacturing facility in Pointe-Claire, Canada.
September 22, 2023 On September 14, 2023, the Prime Minister announced that the government will introduce legislation to enhance the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Rental Rebate on new purpose-built rental housing, to incentivize construction of much-needed rental homes for Canadians. To build more rental housing, the removal of GST will apply to new purpose-built…
September 22, 2023 FLO, a leading North American electric vehicle (EV) charging company and smart charging solutions provider, announced its first sale of the all-new, FLO Ultra fast charger to Green Mountain Power (GMP) in Vermont. Manufactured with a revolutionary flexible design, FLO Ultra provides drivers with a convenient, intuitive, and lightning-fast charging experience. These first chargers, which…
September 22, 2023 Eddy Group have officially opened their Charlottetown branch, the company celebrated the grand opening on September 21st with a customer appreciation event. Eddy Group has also launched a new e-commerce site. Eddy Charlottetown Source
September 22, 2023 ECABC annouced via LinkedIn that they will be inducting Dan Mott or Mott Electric into the ECABC Hall of Fame at their upcoming AGM. “We are pleased to announced that Dan Mott, President of Mott Electric, will be inducted into the ECABC Hall of Fame at this year’s AGM and Conference on October…
September 22, 2023 The Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) has been in ongoing negotiations with our Society of United Professional (SUP) Employee representatives since June. As of September 20th, SUP Employees have commenced strike action. “While both parties have worked hard in the negotiations, unfortunately, we have not been able to reach an agreement,” said ESA…
September 22, 2023 The federal government is investing in job-creating clean energy projects across the country and working with Indigenous partners to get projects built. Alberta’s immense potential for clean energy development, combined with the expertise of workers and the ambitious planning of Indigenous and community partners, is creating great economic opportunities in the province. The annoucementprovides…
September 22, 2023 The British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) has announced a milestone of $33 million in funding towards a new state-of-the-art Trades and Technology Complex. The Trades and Technology Complex will increase access for students pursuing a trades and technology education and career, which will help the Province of BC meet the demand for…
September 22, 2023 Southwire Company, LLC, and Resideo Technologies, Inc. announced a definitive agreement for the sale by Resideo to Southwire of its Genesis Wire & Cable business, a leading low-voltage wire and cable manufacturer based in Pleasant Prairie, Wis. The transaction is anticipated to close in the next 30 days, subject to customary closing…
September 22, 2023 FLO is working with industry leading companies, WiTricity and Hubject, to test and advance both wireless charging and Plug & Charge technology. FLO, a leading North American electric vehicle (EV) charging company and a smart charging solutions provider, is advancing the future of EV charging with new collaborations aimed at providing the best…
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
