April 30, 2026 ECABC is proud to announce that Bill Strain and Rob Tate will be inducted into the ECABC Electrical Hall of Fame this June. Bill and Rob have devoted their careers to the electrical contracting industry in British Columbia. Induction into the Electrical Hall of Fame is the highest honour the Association can…
April 27, 2026 Nexans Canada Inc. has initiated the Copper Mark recertification process for its site located at 460 Durocher Avenue in Montreal. As part of this process, an independent external assessment of the site is scheduled for April 22–24, 2026. Copper Mark is an independent assurance framework designed to assess the responsible practices of industrial sites against recognized…
April 27, 2026 The Fort Frances Memorial Sports Centre will generate solar energy following an investment of $589,762 from the federal government through the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings (GICB) program. This funding will reduce greenhouse gas emissions and annual electricity costs for the facility. A rooftop solar generation system will convert solar energy into…
April 27, 2026 In 2026, IDEAL Electrical will support four global Habitat for Humanity activations across Greater Toronto, Greater Chicago, the United Kingdom and Los Angeles/Southern California. These efforts will bring together IDEAL employees, electricians and apprentices, industry partners and electrical influencers to contribute more than 500 volunteer hours, $100K in materials and invaluable electrical skills…
April 20, 2026 The Ontario government is investing an additional $300 million in the Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund (CSRIF) to build and upgrade sport and recreation facilities across the province. Announced as part of the 2026 Ontario Budget: A Plan to Protect Ontario, this brings total government funding for the program to $500 million,…
April 20, 2026 Building owners in Atlantic Canada now have a streamlined, fully supported pathway to modernize aging infrastructure, improve energy efficiency, and reduce carbon emissions. The ReCover Initiative (ReCover) and Efficiency Capital have announced a strategic partnership to accelerate deep retrofits and net-zero retrofits for commercial, institutional and multi-unit residential building owners across Atlantic…
April 20, 2026 Agreement includes $8.8 billion to support housing by lowering development charges and support for major transit projects, including Waterfront East Transit and GO 2.0 The Ontario and federal governments signed the Canada-Ontario Partnership to Build in support of shared goals, including building more homes faster to make housing more affordable, getting shovels in the…
April 20, 2026 Toronto Hydro, and the City of Toronto announced a plan for an enhanced 10-year investment in Toronto’s streetlighting system to improve safety, reliability and sustainability across Toronto neighbourhoods by 2035. As set out in the City’s 2026 Budget, the $577 million total investment through Toronto Hydro’s subsidiary, Toronto Hydro Energy Services Inc.,…
April 20, 2026 The Canadian Apprenticeship Forum (CAF-FCA) has announced the creation of the Youth Apprenticeship Council, bringing together young apprentices from across Canada to ensure youth perspectives help shape the future of apprenticeship. The inaugural Council includes 11 young apprenticeship leaders representing regions from Yukon Territory to British Columbia to Newfoundland and Labrador. Members…
April 20, 2026 Canada’s largest east coast port expansion moves forward as the Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) is supporting the new Contrecoeur container terminal by loaning $1.16 billion to the Montreal Port Authority (MPA). The investment and partnership between the CIB and the MPA will provide Canada with a new public infrastructure of national significance…
April 20, 2026 April is the ninth annual Construction and Skilled Trades Month in British Columbia, officially proclaimed by the provincial government. This month, and every month, the British Columbia Construction Association (BCCA) celebrates the many accomplishments and contributions of the construction industry in building a stronger, more sustainable and resilient BC. “Time and time…
April 20, 2026 The British Columbia Construction Association (BCCA) has officially released its 2026 BC Construction Industry Survey and 2026 Spring Stat Pack. Drawing on trending industry data and perspectives shared by 858 employers and tradespeople across all seven of BC’s development regions, the results paint a picture of a strong and resilient sector that…
April 13, 2026 Toronto Hydro is charging ahead with a new pilot program designed to give local electric vehicle (EV) charging providers direct access to 480‑volt power, simplifying grid connections and making it faster and easier to expand public EV fast charging stations across the city. This new pilot is designed to help expedite the…
April 10, 2026 SATCO proudly announces the celebration of its 60th anniversary, marking six decades of sustained growth, innovation, and service excellence. Concurrently, NUVO, a prominent lighting brand under the SATCO umbrella, celebrates its 20th anniversary, highlighting two decades of cutting-edge design and creative solutions for residential and commercial spaces. Founded in 1966, SATCO has…
April 10, 2026 D.A.D. Sales announced the addition of Bradey Cameron as an Application Specialist on the D.A.D. Sales Solutions team, Katherine Dickson as an Account Manager on the D.A.D. Sales team, supporting Northern Alberta, and Wendy Dyble as an Account Manager / Inside Sales on the D.A.D. Customer Service Team. “Bradey brings a strong…
April 10, 2026 Liteline announced on LinkedIn that Peter McCumber has joined their team as Regional Sales Manager for the GTA. “We are excited to welcome Peter as Liteline’s Regional Sales Manager-GTA! Peter brings more than two decades of experience in the electrical manufacturing and wholesale industry, where he has established himself as a dynamic…
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