July 5, 2023 Contingencies in place for emergencies & public safety; non-essential work may be rescheduled On June 29, 2023, the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 2034 leadership rejected a final offer by Manitoba Hydro without taking it to their members for a ratification vote. The offer was Manitoba Hydro’s final attempt to…
July 5, 2023 Nova Scotia Power is pleased to announce the recipients selected for its 2023 Scholarship and Bursary Program. Each year, NS Power offers 28 scholarships and bursaries to qualifying students enrolled in trades and degree programs. With a focus on diversity, equity and inclusions, the categories are: Emerging Leader, Women in Trades, Engineering and…
July 5, 2023 Driving leadership in sustainable solutions and expanding business opportunities. Gescan promotes Simon Smoldon to Sustainable Solutions Business Unit Manager, reflecting the company’s commitment to supporting customers with our sustainable products and solutions. Simon, previously the Sales Manager for the BC Lower Mainland, brings a wealth of expertise and a passion for sustainability…
July 5, 2023 Siemens Canada partners with Dexterra Group to harness power of digital technologies To unlock the value of digitalization at speed and scale for its Canadian customers, Siemens has launched its global open digital business platform, Siemens Xcelerator, in Toronto at Collision Conference 2023. The platform accelerates digital transformation and value creation for…
July 5, 2023 CanREA’s Go Solar Guide is the go-to resource for Canadian homeowners wanting to install solar panels, now available for free from the Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA). Today, more Canadian homeowners than ever before are installing solar. And with the cost of the technology having fallen by more than 80% since 2010,…
July 5, 2023 Satco Products Inc. is pleased to announce and welcome Elmer Reyes to their team in Ontario effective July 3rd, 2023. Elmer will be joining to service and manage their Lighting Showroom customers as well as support the company’s current Electrical Distributor agency partner Intralec Electrical Products. Elmer joins Satco with an impressive…
July 4, 2023 Rexel are delighted to announce the appointment of Mark Mauti as the new General Manager for our RWC division, who will report to Jeffrey Moyle. Announcement by Jeff Moyle, Vice President, Digital & Supplier Strategy, Rexel Canada: Mark brings an exceptional track record and extensive experience in the Electrical and Electronic Cable…
July 4, 2023 EWEL is pleased to announce the relocation of its Main Branch in Edmonton to a beautiful area in the west end, effective July 4, 2023. The new location, at 11604 186 St NW, Edmonton, AB | T5S 0C4, is significantly larger than the previous one, boasting a whopping 43,000 sq. feet of…
June 28, 2023 Report features sustainable business initiatives addressing community needs Alectra Inc. releases its 2022 Annual Environment, Sustainability and Governance (ESG) Report to highlight the company’s growth and critical investments in its sustainability programs. The 2022 Annual ESG Report is guided by a comprehensive materiality assessment to guide and prioritize the most significant ESG…
June 28, 2023 The Ontario government is investing $224 million for a new fund to build and upgrade training centres and help tackle the province’s historic labour shortage. Applications for the new Skills Development Fund (SDF) Capital Stream open on June 30. It will help unions, Indigenous centres, and industry associations with funding to build…
June 28, 2023 Canadians are calling for action to fight climate change in a way that will build a strong economy, keep life affordable, and ensure clean air for our communities. The federal government announced an investment of up to $48.7 million from Canada’s Low Carbon Economy Fund to reduce energy costs and support climate…
June 28, 2023 Southwire Canada is pleased to announce that it has been named as a Great Place to Work® (GPTW) Certified™ organization for the third year in a row. The recertification showcases the company’s commitment to its team members, communities and other stakeholders. “I am very proud of our Southwire Canada team for…
June 28, 2023 On the 10th anniversary of International Women in Engineering Day, Hydro One announced the 2023 recipients of the Women in Engineering Scholarship. Granted annually to 10 women studying engineering at an Ontario university, the scholarship is part of Hydro One’s ongoing commitment to increasing the representation of women in engineering within the company and electricity…
June 28, 2023 Siemens is taking another important step to accelerate the energy transition: As an industry first, the company today presented its newly developed software for low-voltage grids. LV Insights X software, part of the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio, enables distribution grid operators (DSO) to tackle their most pressing challenge: the need to significantly increase…
June 28, 2023 As of 12:01 a.m. on June 28, 2023, Hydro Ottawa employees represented by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) began strike action. The collective agreement with the IBEW expired on March 31, 2023. The utility has activated its contingency plan to continue to maintain essential service to its customers and community. Additional resources are ready…
June 28, 2023 nVent Electric a global leader in electrical connection and protection solutions, announced the release of its 2022 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report. The report shares nVent’s 2022 achievements in each of its three ESG focus areas of People, Products and Planet and provides updates on progress towards its long-term goals. The…
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