December 18, 2023 SkilledTradesBC, the organization that oversees the skilled trades in B.C., released its annual reporting of B.C.’s trades training highlighting a record number of apprentices, youth, Indigenous people and women participating in the skilled trades in the province in 2022/2023 fiscal year. More than 41,000 registered apprentices in over 100 trades worked towards…
December 18, 2023 Apprenticeship Manitoba has acknowledged demand for apprenticeship training far exceeded course availability for the April1/24 – March31/25 period. Apprenticeship Manitoba is reviewing the unmet demand on a trade-by-trade basis and working with the training providers to add additional seats for the April 1/24 – March 31/25 timeframe. Demand is established by…
December 18, 2023 New clean electricity generation is needed beginning in 2030 to keep pace with Ontario’s growing economy and advance grid decarbonization, according to a new report from the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO). This new supply will help meet overall energy needs and support the process of eliminating emissions from the electricity system. In an update to…
December 14, 2023 Lori Bagazzoli has been named General Manager for LEDVANCE’s Canada region and will lead the sales team throughout Canada. “Lori has been with LEDVANCE since March 2021 as our Central Region Sales Manager and has built a high performing sales team. Lori’s direct experience with some of our key account relationships and…
December 11, 2023 ELP Marketing, a full-service representative agency who has been in business for 44 years representing the top electrical, lighting, control, and networking product manufacturers in Atlantic Canada, are pleased to announce the following additions to their team: Mike Brown has joined ELP in Newfoundland supporting inside sales, he previously held a similar…
December 11, 2023 If you are working in the Electrical or Mechanical trades, it’s important to understand Skilled Trades Certification and how you may be affected by implementation. Under Skilled Trades Certification, uncertified and unregistered workers in the seven Electrical and Mechanical trades below are required to be registered as an apprentice, be a certified…
December 11, 2023 BCEA turns 100 next year! Help BCEA celebrate by sharing a short video or letter of your favourite BCEA memories, stories, or photos that they will compile to immortalize 100 years of BCEA. Please send all content to beth@bcea.bc.ca
December 10, 2023 New regulations will make it easier for people living in strata developments to request electric-vehicle (EV) charging stations where they live. “Lack of access to electric-vehicle charging should not be a deterrent to people wanting to purchase or rent in a strata complex, which for some is a more affordable housing option,”…
December 10, 2023 For 25 years, Techsploration has actively broken down barriers to ensure more women are exploring and entering in-demand careers in science, engineering, trades, and technology. As a founding program partner, the Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency is incredibly proud of the empowering educational content Techsploration continues to deliver year after year to young women and…
December 10, 2023 For the eighth consecutive year, CSA Group has been named one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers. The annual competition recognizes employers with exceptional human resources programs and forward-looking workplace policies and has become the benchmark in the Greater Toronto Area for workplace best-practices. CSA Group is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, and has…
December 8, 2023 Delta Transformers is proud to announce the launch of its redesigned website, updated to deliver a superior user experience through a blend of aesthetics and functionality. This redesign marks a significant step forward, offering users improved navigation, enhanced content, and intuitive features aimed at simplifying the customer journey. Key highlights of Delta’s…
December 7, 2023 Yesterday, December 6th, the Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) held its Annual Meeting and Ontario Electrical Safety Awards to celebrate leadership and electrical safety excellence. In addition to the awards, ESA’s Chair Christopher Hopper, and Chief Executive Officer, Josie Erzetic, highlighted ESA’s accomplishments from the previous year, and Patience Cathcart, Public Safety Officer provided key findings of…
December 6, 2023 ABB’s Terra AC Wallbox product family is now available through select ABB Installation Product electrical distribution partners across Canada. The solutions offer tailored, intelligent, and networked charging for business, home and a wide range of locations such as commercial or public facilities, workplaces, multifamily residences, and fleet parking lots. “The versatile e-mobility…
December 6, 2023 Electrical Wire Donation Powers Innovation and Education in Sustainable Engineering Electrical Cable Supply (ECS) is delighted to announce its recent contribution to UBC Solar – a student engineering design team at the University of British Columbia (UBC). In support of cutting-edge education and sustainable innovation, ECS has donated a diverse array of…
City Electric Supply (CES) is thrilled to announce the acquisition of Coldbrook Electric Supply, a respected independent wholesaler in Nova Scotia.
December 1, 2023 Rexel today announced the appointment of Roger Little as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for the USA and leader of the USA-Canada cluster, effective December 18, 2023. Roger Little has been CEO of Rexel Canada since March 2014 and will succeed Brad Paulsen as CEO of Rexel USA as Mr. Paulsen leaves the…
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