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…
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,…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
July 17, 2023 Uggetti to lead account-based, vertical and product and portfolio marketing teams, advance brand and customer loyalty, and enable the success of the company’s business and sales teams through transformed pricing and customer care programs. UL Solutions recently announced that Alberto Uggetti has been appointed the company’s new executive vice president (EVP) and…
July 17, 2023 Regulations are forcing building owners to reduce the carbon footprint of their stock. The Energy Performance for Buildings Directive (EPBD) coordinates regulations in all European countries and sets clear targets for achieving climate-neutral building operations by 2050. Furthermore, in the current context where we’re witnessing soaring energy prices, building owners are seeking…
July 17, 2023 Panduit Corp., a global leader of innovative electrical and network infrastructure solutions, recently announced the Panduit North America Partner of the Year award winner and the Regional Partners of the Year. The awards recognize Panduit ONESM Partners from the previous year that have demonstrated a commitment to business growth as well as outstanding…
July 17, 2023 This acquisition broadens UL Solutions’ global expertise in indoor environmental quality and health and safety across the built environment value chain. UL Solutions recently announced its acquisition of Healthy Buildings International, a U.K.-based health, safety and compliance company with expertise in indoor environmental quality, building health and safety, water audits and fire safety. “The…
July 17, 2023 Each year, CSA Group recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the world of standards through the presentation of the John Jenkins Award, the Award of Merit, and, for the fifth year, the Young Professional Award. Past winners hold these awards in high regard as they were nominated by their fellow…
July 17, 2023 Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, is pleased to announce the appointment of Xavier Biot as Vice President, Power Distribution & Digital Energy in Canada, effective July 1, 2023. “The market is undergoing transformative change and I am excited to explore and help shape the opportunities our…
July 17, 2023 Triangle Supply, a brand of Bartle & Gibson, has moved after over 30 years of servicing Red Deer and surrounding areas. The new branch is located at 7550 Johnstone Drive Red Deer, Alberta T4P 3Y6. The first day in the new building was Tuesday, June 6th, 2023, they will no longer be operating out…
July 12, 2023 EVLO Energy Storage Inc., a fully integrated battery energy storage systems and solutions provider and subsidiary of Hydro-Québec, is pleased to announce its first utility-scale storage project in the United States. The 3-MW/12-MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) project to be implemented in Troy, Vermont, within the Sheffield-Highgate Export Interface, will help…
July 12, 2023 Omni Cable, LLC (OmniCable) is excited to announce the launch of its newly formed Communications Business Unit and the hire of David Bemoras as its President. In this role, Bemoras is responsible for leading the business unit and growing the low-voltage and communications products business with distributors. “OmniCable’s decision to invest in…
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
