Changing Scene

December 12, 2022 Across the country, Canadians are feeling the impacts of climate change. By investing in renewable energy initiatives that support energy independence and economic development while lowering greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, we can build a clean energy future that strengthens the economy, creates good, sustainable jobs and supports the natural resource sectors. The…

December 12, 2022 An award-winning home builder, Tyee Homes, has set a new bar for energy efficiency in residential construction, completing a new development with a home that reached the highest level of the B.C. Energy Step Code. The home, located within a seven-unit duplex development in Kimberley, B.C., achieved Step 5, of the Energy Step Code…

December 12, 2022 A new government initiative will create jobs and economic opportunities for British Columbians by supporting made-in-B.C. companies to develop and sell clean-tech solutions locally, so they can solve industry challenges. As part of the StrongerBC Economic Plan, the Integrated Marketplace Initiative kicks off with a pilot project that links Vancouver International Airport…

December 12, 2022 Shawcor Ltd. has announced that it has acquired Kanata Electronic Services Limited (“Kanata”), a privately owned manufacturer and supplier of specialty cable assemblies and wire harnesses for the nuclear and aerospace industries. Kanata serves customers around the globe from a single, Toronto area site and will be integrated into Shawcor’s ShawFlex wire…

December 2, 2022 Skills Ontario is pleased to support the Colleges Ontario Premier’s Awards and congratulate Jennifer Green for winning the Apprenticeship Award at the annual Higher Education Summit in Toronto on Monday. There were 126 nominees in total across seven categories. As the only woman in her Industrial Mechanic Millwright program at Conestoga College,…

December 2, 2022 With a combined experience of over 60 years helping young people enter the skilled trades workforce, Skills Ontario and Apprenticesearch.com are partnering to encourage and enable more youth to access rewarding careers in the trades. The agreement will foster a seamless and integrated experience for career seekers by providing a clear pathway…

December 2, 2022 Teledyne FLIR, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, has welcomed RealWear, the pioneer in assisted reality wearable solutions, as its latest Thermal by FLIR collaborator with the recent launch of the world’s first fully hands-free, voice-controlled thermal camera module. In addition, Thermal by FLIR cohort Ulefone recently introduced its first mobile handset featuring the…

November 29, 2022 International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers President Lonnie R. Stephenson is retiring, effective Jan. 4, bringing an end to a nearly five-decade active career in the union. “It’s been the honor of my life to serve the members of the greatest union in the world and advance the cause of trade unionism in…

November 25, 2022 Eddy Group Limited has announced Emily VanToever as the Branch Manager at their new location in Charlottetown, PEI, which is scheduled to open in early 2023. Emily begins her new position on Monday, November 21, 2022, and will report to Richard Barker, Corporate Sales Manager. “Emily comes to Eddy Group Ltd. from…

November 25, 2022 The IDEAL Virtual Electrician Experience (IVEE) is a free interactive virtual reality app that’s perfect for people who want to learn more about the electrical industry. The app for Oculous Meta Quest 2 headsets gives you a virtual, hands-on look at what it takes to be an electrician. Go HERE for more information

November 25, 2022 BJ Electric Supplies has announced the retirement of a member of its executive team, Kevin Gutsch, Vice-President of Operations, on or before November 30th, 2022. “Kevin began his career with BJ Electric Supplies on November 20, 1979. His first position was picking orders as a warehouse worker. After enthusiastically taking on whatever…