OmniCable Opens a New Location in Mississauga, Canada

OmniCable Opens a New Location in Mississauga, Canada

May 29, 2023 Omni Cable LLC (OmniCable) announces it has expanded its Canadian footprint and opened a new location in Mississauga. OmniCable decided to add another location in Canada to accommodate expanding inventory and customers’ needs. “With this new building, we are able to add new products to support our Canadian distributors,” said Ian Rand,…

Strategic Partnership Announced with Mag Daddy and HellermannTyton

Strategic Partnership Announced with Mag Daddy and HellermannTyton

May 29, 2023 Will add magnetic mounts and fasteners to line-up with Mag Daddy LLC Partnership HellermannTyton has partnered with Mag Daddy LLC to supply their line of ultra-strong magnetic wire-routing mounts and fasteners. The products will be sold through HellermannTyton North America’s distributor network. Key to the product line are neodymium magnets, the strongest…

SaskPower to Invest $9 Million to Upgrade Electrical Grid in Downtown Regina

SaskPower to Invest $9 Million to Upgrade Electrical Grid in Downtown Regina

May 29, 2023 With the onset of spring, SaskPower will begin work to upgrade power infrastructure in Regina’s central business district, ensuring continued reliability. This approximately $9 million investment will involve replacing or removing equipment that has reached the end of its life, including underground cables and duct banks. Planned outages required to complete this…

Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC) Charts the Course to Meet Growing Electricity Jobs Demand to Power Alberta’s Economy in 2023 and Beyond

Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC) Charts the Course to Meet Growing Electricity Jobs Demand to Power Alberta’s Economy in 2023 and Beyond

May 29, 2023 Real-time data modelling will forecast electricity workforce planning for industry, educators, career seekers   Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC), in partnership with the Government of Alberta, is creating a new labour market data modelling tool to forecast workforce planning needs for the province’s electricity sector.   The trifecta of surging electricity demand;…

Nedco is an official Alliance Master Industrial Automation Distributor!

Nedco is an official Alliance Master Industrial Automation Distributor!

May 26, 2023 Recently, the entire Nedco Automation team was excited to announce that they have officially achieved Alliance IAD Master certification as part of their partnership with Schneider Electric and their automation solutions. This certification attests to Nedco’s high level of technical competence and expertise in the field of digitalization, as well as a…

Canada Investing $1.2 Billion to Make Affordable Housing More Energy Efficient

Canada Investing $1.2 Billion to Make Affordable Housing More Energy Efficient

May 26, 2023 The federal government has announced the launch of the Canada Greener Affordable Housing (CGAH) program, which will modernize affordable multi-unit residential buildings by making them more energy efficient and affordable to operate, while also extending building lifespans.  The CGAH program will make available $1.2 billion in low-interest repayable and forgivable loans over the next…

IBEW Announce New Canadian Education Specialist

IBEW Announce New Canadian Education Specialist

May 26, 2023 The IBEW First District office has announced Richard Prasad from Local Union 804 – Kitchener as the new Canadian Education Specialist, effective June 1, 2023. The application process involved 13 applicants, “who had outstanding videos and resumes,” the organization commented via press release. Prasad joins the First District Office with an extensive…

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ESA Providing Free Resources for LECs to Help Clients with Busy Home Renovation Season

May 23, 2023 Spring is here, and so begins the start of home renovation season! Many homeowners are spending time researching their next home renovation project, studying the latest trends, and figuring out their list of must-haves. But even after all that research, they inevitably still have questions on who to hire, inspections and permits….

BuildForce Canada Launches Construction Career Pathways Program to Help Create Entry-Level Positions in the Construction Industry

BuildForce Canada Launches Construction Career Pathways Program to Help Create Entry-Level Positions in the Construction Industry

May 17, 2023 A new program launched by BuildForce Canada aims to connect job seekers and employers across Canada’s construction sector. Construction Career Pathways facilitates 16-week, paid, entry-level work placements on construction sites across the country. No prior industry experience is needed for workers, and employers can take advantage of financial incentives to help offset…

Minister Wilkinson Launches New Canada Electricity Advisory Council in 2023 to Help Build Canada’s Clean Electricity Future 

Minister Wilkinson Launches New Canada Electricity Advisory Council in 2023 to Help Build Canada’s Clean Electricity Future 

May 17, 2023 Recently, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, launched the Canada Electricity Advisory Council, an independent body of 19 experts who will provide the Government of Canada with advice on actions needed to achieve our 2035 and 2050 net-zero emissions goals as they pertain to electricity. A clean, reliable and affordable…

Province Commits $1.5 Million to Expand Apprenticeship Training Seats in Saskatchewan

Province Commits $1.5 Million to Expand Apprenticeship Training Seats in Saskatchewan

May 16, 2023 Province Adding 250 More Training Seats, Bringing Total to 4,450 To support growth in demand of skilled tradespeople, the Government of Saskatchewan is investing $1.5 million to expand the number of apprenticeship training seats available to 4,450. This investment enables training institutions to expand their skills training programs, increase apprenticeship intake, and…

Stelpro maintains its position in the Best Managed Companies Platinum Club in 2023

Stelpro maintains its position in the Best Managed Companies Platinum Club in 2023

May 16, 2023 Stelpro is proud to announce that it has maintained its Canada’s Best Managed Companies Platinum Club member status for the ninth year in a row. The Canada’s Best Managed Companies program, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary, recognizes excellence in privately owned Canadian companies. To achieve this designation, companies are assessed on…

E.B Horseman & Sons: One of Canada’s Best Managed Companies 2023

E.B Horseman & Sons: One of Canada’s Best Managed Companies 2023

May 16, 2023 E.B. Horsman & Son (EBH), one of the fastest-growing, employee-owned full-line electrical distributors in Western Canada, announced today that it is a 2023 winner of Canada’s Best Managed Companies and a recipient of a Platinum Club designation, having retained its Best Managed designation for fourteen consecutive years. E.B. Horsman & Son was recognized for…

Highest-Achieving New Journeypersons Honoured by Manitoba Government

Highest-Achieving New Journeypersons Honoured by Manitoba Government

May 16, 2023 Ceremony Recognizes Employers, Skilled Apprentices Fueling Manitoba’s Economic Growth: Guillemard The Manitoba government is proud to recognize the hard work and dedication of the highest-achieving new journeypersons, along with the employers who mentored them, Advanced Education and Training Minister Sarah Guillemard announced last night at the Legislative Building during the 31st annual…