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Schneider Electric Partners with Intel and Applied Materials to Help Decarbonize the Semiconductor Value Chain with New Catalyze Program

July 31, 2023 Schneider Electric has launched Catalyze, a new partnership program aimed at accelerating access to renewable energy across the global semiconductor value chain. “At Schneider Electric, our purpose is to empower companies to make the most of our energy and resources, bringing progress and sustainability together for everyone. Our mission is to be a…

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Manitoba Unveils New EV Charging Station Pilot at Birds Hill Provincial Park

July 31, 2023 The Manitoba government continues to support the shift to electric vehicles through several new initiatives including the installation of the first-ever electric vehicle (EV) charger station inside Birds Hill Provincial Park, Natural Resources and Northern Development Minister Greg Nesbitt announced today. “Just in time for the peak of summer and Manitobans heading…

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Continental Automated Buildings Association (CABA) Changes Name to Association for Smarter Homes & Buildings

July 31, 2023 The smart home and intelligent building sectors are evolving, and the Continental Automated Buildings Association (CABA) is responding. CABA is proud to announce their name change to the Association for Smarter Homes & Buildings, or ASHB. “Our new name better reflects today’s smart home and intelligent building industries and our vision for…

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Weidmuller Ltd. Canada Joins AD Electrical – Canada, Targets Market Growth

July 28, 2023 Weidmuller Ltd. Canada has joined AD’s Electrical – Canada division. Weidmuller offers a diverse range of products, solutions, and services for smart industrial connectivity and the Industrial Internet of Things. From August 1, 2023, onwards, Weidmuller will be integrated into the AD Electrical – Canada network, which is recognized as the largest marketing/buying group…

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Franklin Empire Moving to New Head Office in August

After 30 years, Franklin Empire is excited to announce their Montreal Head office is officially moving. This new construction is triple the warehouse space and double the office area, while improving the customer experience and providing employees with a LEED-certified work environment. As of August 7th, Franklin Empire’s new address is: 4605 boul. PoirierSaint-Laurent, QuébecH4R…

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Skilled Trades Ontario to Launch Certificates of Qualification, Wallet Cards for Skilled Trades Professionals

July 24, 2023 This summer, Skilled Trades Ontario will begin issuing over 17,500 certificates of qualification and more than 200,000 wallet cards to apprentices and certified skilled trades workers across the province. Over the coming months, skilled trades professionals in compulsory and non-compulsory trades who received their certification after January 1, 2022, will begin receiving…

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Simard Transport Initiates Electrification of its Truck Fleet

July 20, 2023 Simard Transport, a transportation company established in Quebec and Canada since 1943, takes pride in being among the first Quebec-based companies to actively contribute to decarbonizing heavy transportation. Recently, they announce the addition of four electric trucks to their current fleet. Through their innovative spirit, Simard Transport is paving the way and demonstrating leadership in the trucking…

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Toyota Canada and Edmonton International Airport (YEG) Partner to Bring 100 Zero-Emission Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles to Alberta Roadways

July 20, 2023 YEG’s 100 Toyota Mirai cars will be the first fleet of hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles in Alberta Edmonton International Airport (YEG) is proud to announce 100 Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) will soon be on Alberta’s roadways thanks to an innovative partnership with Toyota Canada. This initiative will reduce carbon emissions…

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TE Connectivity ranks No. 8 among Fast Company’s Best Workplaces for Innovators

July 19, 2023 In recognition of its global culture designed to empower teams to advance important technological trends, TE Connectivity has earned a top-ten ranking among the 2023 Fast Company Best Workplaces for Innovators. Developed in collaboration with Accenture, the Best Workplaces for Innovators celebrates company cultures that demonstrate an inspiring commitment to encourage and…

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BCCA’s Statement on the “Emoji” Ruling

July 19, 2023 The King’s Bench of Saskatchewan recently issued a ruling in South West Terminal Ltd. v Achter Land & Cattle Ltd. holding that a contract was formed by the use of a thumbs up emoji “👍” in a text message. The court determined the thumbs up emoji “👍” was “an action in electronic form that…

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OPG Celebrates the Early Completion of Darlington Unit 3

July 18, 2023 The second of four OPG refurbished reactors now re-connected to Ontario’s electricity grid Ontario Power Generation (OPG) has achieved a major milestone by successfully connecting Darlington Nuclear Generating Station’s Unit 3 to Ontario’s electricity grid, 169 days ahead of schedule. This world-class project performance demonstrates OPG’s expertise and commitment to completing the station’s four-unit refurbishment safely,…

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Hydro Ottawa Provides Update on IBEW Strike

July 18, 2023 On June 28 at 12:01 a.m., Hydro Ottawa activated its contingency plans when its employees represented by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) commenced strike action. Hydro Ottawa has reached out directly to the IBEW representatives and extended an invitation to meet. “I’ve said it before, it is not our intention to negotiate through the media…

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New Pilot Program Offers Funding to Retrofit Market Rental Buildings

July 18, 2023 The City of Vancouver has launched the Rental Apartment Retrofit Accelerator (RARA) pilot program to future-proof existing rental buildings, making them more resilient to the impacts of climate change, while improving energy efficiency, increasing indoor comfort and decreasing emissions with minimal impacts to tenants. “Collaborating with other levels of government and partners…

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B.C. Invests $5M to Increase Career Opportunities in Skilled Trades

July 18, 2023 More people will be able to access new and enhanced resources and programming to support entering the trades and to help complete their apprenticeships through a $5-million provincial investment. “This funding is about making sure that B.C. is training and supporting the next generation of apprentices and journey people,” said Andrew Mercier,…

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International Code Council Earns Accreditation to Develop National Standards of Canada

July 18, 2023 The International Code Council is the latest standards development organization (SDO) to receive accreditation from the Standards Council of Canada (SCC). It joins a select group of organizations that contribute to the development of National Standards of Canada for the benefit of Canadians. The International Code Council has been at the forefront of providing…

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EFC Welcomes IDEA: New Affiliate Member in 2023

July 18, 2023 IDEA is the industry endorsed technology solutions provider. The company has been servicing manufacturers and distributors with product data syndication and EDI (electronic data interchange) since it was created in 1998 by National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) and the National Association of Electrical Distributors (NAED). The company’s mission is to assume a…

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Schneider Electric Partners with Intel and Applied Materials to Help Decarbonize the Semiconductor Value Chain with New Catalyze Program

Manitoba Unveils New EV Charging Station Pilot at Birds Hill Provincial Park

Continental Automated Buildings Association (CABA) Changes Name to Association for Smarter Homes & Buildings

Weidmuller Ltd. Canada Joins AD Electrical – Canada, Targets Market Growth

Franklin Empire Moving to New Head Office in August

Skilled Trades Ontario to Launch Certificates of Qualification, Wallet Cards for Skilled Trades Professionals

Simard Transport Initiates Electrification of its Truck Fleet

Toyota Canada and Edmonton International Airport (YEG) Partner to Bring 100 Zero-Emission Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles to Alberta Roadways

TE Connectivity ranks No. 8 among Fast Company’s Best Workplaces for Innovators

BCCA’s Statement on the “Emoji” Ruling

OPG Celebrates the Early Completion of Darlington Unit 3

Hydro Ottawa Provides Update on IBEW Strike

New Pilot Program Offers Funding to Retrofit Market Rental Buildings

B.C. Invests $5M to Increase Career Opportunities in Skilled Trades

International Code Council Earns Accreditation to Develop National Standards of Canada

EFC Welcomes IDEA: New Affiliate Member in 2023

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