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…
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…
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
