January 12, 2023 Leviton joins the Green Building Initiative (GBI) as a Visionary member. Partnerships with organizations such as GBI are a core component of Leviton’s CN2030 program, the company’s refreshed and formalized sustainability commitment with the goal of achieving company-wide Carbon Neutrality by 2030. GBI is an international organization focused on sustainability through education,…
January 11, 2023 BC Hydro has doubled the capacity of its electric vehicle fast charging site in Quesnel with the addition of a new 100-kilowatt charging unit. “We are working to make it easier for drivers in B.C. to go electric and use more of B.C.’s clean, reliable hydroelectricity,” says Hon. Bruce Ralston, Minister of…
January 11, 2023 Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC) is pleased to announce Mike Rencheck as this year’s Leader of the Year. Mike is known for leading his team to challenge their own biases and to provide innovative solutions for implementing equitable practices, strategies, and programs to benefit underrepresented communities. “I have personally seen Mike frequently…
January 11, 2023 Project Arrow, the first, all-Canadian, zero-emission connected vehicle, designed and built in Ontario, was unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show, one of the largest and most influential technology events in the world. Project Arrow makes use of Ontario’s complete end-to-end automotive supply chain and demonstrates the province’s world-class automotive capabilities and innovation…
January 11, 2023 Hydro-Québec welcomes the mandate it has received from the Québec government to ensure the optimal development of Québec’s wind energy resources. A new procurement strategy, which will ensure the participation of industry partners and local communities, will be put in place. This strategy will make it possible to respond efficiently and at the least…
January 11, 2023 At an awards ceremony hosted by Electricity Canada in Ottawa, AltaLink proudly accepted the President’s Award for Safety Excellence in Transmission for the sixth year in a row. Electricity Canada offers this award to corporate utilities of comparable size in generation, transmission, or distribution operations that achieve the top ranking in Total Recordable Injury Frequency (TRIF). With zero…
January 11, 2023 Nova Scotia Power has a warning for anyone attempting to steal copper wire from its electrical equipment and substations – you are putting yourself and others at risk of severe injury or death by doing so. Over the last few months, there have been copper wire thefts from NS Power electrical equipment…
January 11, 2023 The Hon. Kaleed Rasheed, Minister of Public and Business Service Delivery appointed Indrani Butany-DeSouza to the Board of Directors of the Electrical Safety Authority (ESA). “On behalf of our Board of Directors, we are pleased that Minister Rasheed appointed Ms. Butany-DeSouza to the Board,” said ESA Chair Annette Bergeron. “The mandate of…
January 11, 2023 The HILTI Nuton will add 30 new cordless tools in 2023 to the platfrom, currently the portfolio has more than 70 existing Nuron battery-powered tools. With a multitude of tools that span across a variety of trades, Hilti extends solutions for applications in formwork, pipe hanging and metal cutting. The latest Nuron…
January 11, 2023 From developing products and services with minimised impact on the environment to adopting stricter environmental norms and ensuring compliance with the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, Nexans has been reinforcing its commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility through significant demonstrable actions and dedicated initiatives across the Group. Nexans’ CSR performance is regularly assessed and…
January 11, 2023 Registration is now open (until March 3, 2023) to compete in the Nova Scotia Skills Competition. Compete with other students and apprentices in your skilled trade area for a chance to win bronze, silver, or a gold medal. The top competitor in most contest areas will advance to represent Nova Scotia at the 2023…
Westburne’ s new Wire and Cable Recycling Program is another step in their effort to reduce our industry’s footprint and protect the environment. Recycling wire and cable is also an important aspect of meeting the growing demand for copper.
January 5, 2023 The Ontario government is providing more than $1.8 million to help create 30 affordable housing units in Cambridge. Located at 27 Cambridge Street, the KW Urban Native Wigwam Project will have 23 one-bedroom and seven two-bedroom culturally appropriate affordable rental units with support services for vulnerable Indigenous households in need of stable…
January 5, 2023 The Ontario government is investing $400 million in critical infrastructure for small, rural and northern communities. The funding is being delivered in 2023 through the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF) and will support economic growth and job creation in 425 communities across the province. “Ontario’s small, rural and northern communities are essential to the…
January 5, 2023 EiKO Canada are excited to announce that their new location in the GTA is now open, combining both of their Carrier Drive (Etobicoke) and King St. (Barrie) locations into one impressive, state-of-the-art 80,000+ square foot facility in Brampton. What does this mean for customers? More products in stock, all in one place…
January 5, 2023 As part of its ongoing effort to ensure Canada is prepared for the Net Zero future, EnerSavings is pleased to announce a new partnership with Tribe Property Technologies to outfit its buildings with energy-saving solutions. EnerSavings, one of Canada’s leading energy management companies, will design and install a customized approach for EV…
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
