BCEA Announce 2023-24 Executive Committee
August 21, 2023 BCEA are proud to announce the BCEA Executive committee for the 2023-2024 term. Go HERE for more information on BCEA
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Members of the Power Workers’ Union Ratify Main Collective Agreement with Hydro One
August 21, 2023 Hydro One is pleased to announce that Power Workers’ Union (PWU) members have voted in favour of the main collective agreement, which will be in effect until September 30, 2025. “I want to extend my thanks to the Power Workers’ Union leadership and our bargaining teams for their commitment to reach this balanced…
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Federal Government Issues Apprenticeship Training Call for Proposals
August 16, 2023 This year’s call for proposals will provide over $25 million exclusively in the 2023-24 fiscal year for projects to support approximately 25,500 apprentices. Skilled workers are the engine that drives Canada’s economy and it needs more skilled trades workers to continue building industries in every corner of the country. Demographic shifts and high…
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Canada Announces Express Entry Invitations for Newcomers with Experience in the Trades
August 16, 2023 Canada’s Express Entry system is now tailored to provide a streamlined and efficient pathway for individuals with expertise in critical fields. By prioritizing the invitation of skilled newcomers with experience in the trades, Canada aims to meet the increasing demand for talent and fill key positions that contribute to the nation’s economic…
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HomeZero Collective Pilot Project in B.C.
August 9, 2023 Through the Green Municipal Fund’s (GMF) Community Efficiency Financing (CEF) program, Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, and FCM President Scott Pearce announced an investment of up to $500,000 to support HomeZero Collective Society’s home retrofitting pilot project in the City of Vernon, B.C. The project focuses on retrofitting 10 to 15 homes within Vernon, using lessons learned from…
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Hydrofuel Goes Solar Making Light Work for Golden Hydrogen with the University of Toronto Solar Fuels Group
August 9, 2023 New process discovered that uses light to convert hydrogen carriers into low-cost golden hydrogen and other products. Hydrofuel Canada Inc. (“Hydrofuel”), a company engaged in the production and delivery of Green Ammonia and Hydrogen has entered into a $1 Million dollar, two year “Opto-Chemical Engineering of High Efficiency and Low-Cost Photocatalysts and Photoreactors…
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TSBC Releases Latest State of Safety and Annual Report, Highlighting the Danger of Hiring Unlicensed Workers
August 8, 2023 Technical Safety BC released its 2022 State of Safety Report and Annual Report. The reports detail the safety challenges that have impacted British Columbians over the past year, including the ongoing climate crisis, as well as safety priorities that have emerged as the province continues to adapt to a post-pandemic normal. “Safety is a shared…
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Joint Investments in the Expansion and Electrification of Public Transit in Charlottetown from the Governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island
August 8, 2023 Joint investment to support the expansion and electrification of public transit in Charlottetown Sean Casey, Member of Parliament for Charlottetown, Heath MacDonald, Member of Parliament for Malpeque, the Honorable Ernie Hudson, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, and His Worship Philip Brown, Mayor of Charlottetown, announced a joint investment of more than $22.7 million to support the expansion and electrification of…
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Alberta Pauses Approvals for Renewable Energy Projects as of Aug 3rd
August 8, 2023 Starting Aug. 3, the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) will pause approvals of new renewable electricity generation projects over one megawatt until Feb. 29, 2024, and review policies and procedures for the development of renewable electricity generation. This approach is in direct response to a letter received from the AUC and concerns raised…
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EFC Federation Cup Silent Auction Items Now Being Accepted, In Support of EFC Scholarship Program
EFC is now accepting silent auction donations to support EFC’s Scholarship Program.
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New Location for Franklin Empire Kahnawake Branch
August 8, 2023 Franklin Empire are excited to announce their Kahnawake branch has moved down the street on Route 138 to a new facility. Kahnawake was Empire Electric’s first branch, opened in 1979, marking an important part of their company history. As of July 10th, the new Kahnawake branch address is: 1580 Route 138, Building…
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Manitoba Releases Energy Road Map
August 8, 2023 The Manitoba government has launched a new clean energy roadmap that will deliver on a commitment to ensure a secure supply of affordable, reliable, and sustainable power for people and businesses today and into the future, Premier Heather Stefanson, Economic Development, Investment and Trade Minister Jeff Wharton, and Environment and Climate Minister…
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Federal Government Invests in 9 Solar Projects in Alberta, Totaling an Estimated 1,500 Jobs
August 8, 2023 Alberta’s immense potential for solar power generation, combined with the expertise of workers and the ambitious planning of Indigenous and community partners, is powering a surge in clean energy development in the region. Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources announced over $160 million in federal investments for nine Alberta-based solar projects that will…
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BCEA Announce the 2023-2024 Board of Directors
August 3, 2023 BCEA are happy to introduce the 2023-2024 Board of Directors voted in at the last Annual General meeting held on July 27. Source
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Manitoba Hydro’s First-Ever Integrated Resource Plan Predicts Swift, Significant Increase in Electrical Demand
August 2, 2023 Manitoba Hydro recently released its first-ever Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), which shows electrical demand in the province could more than double in the next 20 years — and new sources of electricity could be needed within the next decade. “The 2023 IRP makes it clear that the move towards low- or no-carbon…
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Flag falls on Season 9 of ABB Formula E in London
August 2, 2023 Champions will be crowned in London this weekend as Season 9 of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship comes to a close at the ExCeL exhibition center. The 22 drivers will once again be competing on the unique London ExCeL Circuit, that weaves its way both inside and outside the exhibition…
