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Hydro One Begins Community Engagement On Proposed 22 Kilometer Transmission Line In Clarington To Support Ontario’s Growing Energy Needs

March 29, 2023 The Connect New Darlington Project will link Canada’s first grid-scale Small Modular Reactor (SMR) to the provincial electricity grid To support the growing demand for clean, reliable electricity in Ontario, Hydro One has started to engage with the local community to build a new 22 kilometer transmission line to connect Ontario Power Generation’s (OPG) proposed Darlington…

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Universal Douglas Closes Doors

Almost two years to the day that Panasonic Corporation sold Universal Lighting Technologies and Douglas Lighting Controls to Los Angeles-based private equity firm Atar Capital comes news that the recently rebranded Universal Douglas business is expected to stop all operation in July.

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Wiring Better Futures: The IDEAL National Championship Looks to the Future in its Eighth Year

IDEAL® Electrical announces the eighth season of its highly charged competition, the IDEAL National Championship. This year, under the theme of “Wiring Better Futures,” the competition is open only to electrical apprentices and will continue its footprint in the United States and Canada.

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CanREA supports Nova Scotia energy storage proposal

March 24, 2023 Proposed amendments to the Electricity Act would open the door for energy-storage solutions and accelerate the use of battery storage in the province. Ottawa, March 22, 2023—The Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) applauds the Government of Nova Scotia for presenting amendments to the Electricity Act, announced today, that would allow the Department of…

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Investments in Skilled Trades Needed to Support Housing and Climate Infrastructure

March 24, 2023 Vancouver, BC – BC Budget 2023 includes strong investment in public infrastructure, but needs strategic spending on training and supports for electrical workers and other in-demand trades in order to ensure projects get built on time and on budget, says the Electrical Contractors Association of British Columbia. The budget includes $37.5 billion in…

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Hydro-Québec Accepts Seven Projects Totaling Nearly 1,150 MW of Wind Power

March 24, 2023 Hydro-Québec has accepted seven bids for a total of 1,303.36 megawatts (MW) of installed capacity under the two calls for tenders launched on December 13, 2021. One of the calls for tenders was for a block of 480 MW from renewable energy sources and the other one was for a block of 300…

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Nexans Canada is on its way to decarbonization!

March 24, 2023 Our carbon reduction target by 2030 is set at 46.2%. Nexans Canada is already at 43%. Upgrading building automation systems and heating controls, increasing the use of recycled materials, and installing capacitors to improve power factors of key machines are all ways we have reduced our carbon footprint. In the near future,…

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Rittal Advancing Women in Tech’ EFC Scholarship 2023: Elevate Your Education, Application Deadline June 9, 2023

March 24, 2023 EFC announces over $160K in scholarships for University & College students Rittal Canada has once again announced that they will be awarding two ‘Advancing Women in Tech’ scholarships of $1,750 each, to female Canadian undergraduates to help further their studies and careers in the electrical and associated industries. Since 1995, Electro-Federation Canada…

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Ontario Adds Technological Education Requirement for High School Students

March 23, 2023 Mandatory high school graduation requirement will empower students with early exposure to technological education and skilled trades The Ontario government is implementing a new high school graduation requirement to help better prepare students across our province for the jobs of tomorrow. Starting with students entering Grade 9 in September 2024, all students…

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Hydro One Begins Community Engagement to Enable Clean Energy Future in Southwest Ontario

March 23, 2023 The company is committed to putting people, the planet and communities first in its planning for the Longwood to Lakeshore Project To support the significant increase in electricity demand in southwest Ontario, Hydro One has started to engage with local communities to plan for two new transmission lines in the region. The…

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Ontario Requiring Cleaner Washrooms on Construction Sites

The Ontario government is working for workers by making washrooms on construction sites private, clean and safe. There are nearly 600,000 construction workers in Ontario, but only one in 10 are women.

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More Affordable Housing for Nova Scotians

March, 23, 2023 More affordable housing is coming for hundreds of people and families living in Nova Scotia. Today, March 17, Brian Comer, Minister responsible for the Office of Addictions and Mental Health and MLA for Cape Breton East, on behalf of Municipal Affairs and Housing Minister John Lohr, announced that the provincial and federal…

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New Innovation from GB & Ilsco

Gardner Bender and ILSCO continue to be innovators in electrical products and have recently been awarded two utility patents. Gardner Bender has been awarded patent # 11590548 for the groundbreaking Portable Cyclone and ILSCO has been awarded patent # 11597065 for the advanced 6 Ton Pressure Gauge.

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Southwire Named Top Diversity Employer by DiversityJobs.com

March 22, 2023 For the fourth consecutive year, Southwire has been recognized as a Top Diversity Employer by DiversityJobs.com. The mission of DiversityJobs is to promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace by creating a space for diversity-minded employers to engage the best and brightest diverse talent, and the company’s annual Top Diversity Employers list…

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EFC Scholarships for Atlantic Canada 2023

March 22, 2023 If you’re a post-secondary student who is pursuing a career in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Technologist/Technician, Industrial Distribution, Sales, Marketing, Finance, Human Resources, Supply Chain/Operations, Logistics, Data Analytics Management or Information Technology – then consider a career in an industry that is committed to a safer, more environmentally-sustainable future for Canadians. Take the…

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Schneider Electric Appoints Hugo Lafontaine to Lead its Industry Business in Canada

March 16, 2023 Schneider Electric announces the appointment of Hugo Lafontaine to the position of Vice President, Industry, Canada. Hugo will lead the company’s automation business in Canada, bringing smart, connected and sustainable digital technology and next-generation solutions to guide the advancement of industries of the future. “Industry 4.0 is an important driver for innovation and economic growth in Canada,…

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Hydro One Begins Community Engagement On Proposed 22 Kilometer Transmission Line In Clarington To Support Ontario’s Growing Energy Needs

Universal Douglas Closes Doors

Wiring Better Futures: The IDEAL National Championship Looks to the Future in its Eighth Year

CanREA supports Nova Scotia energy storage proposal

Investments in Skilled Trades Needed to Support Housing and Climate Infrastructure

Hydro-Québec Accepts Seven Projects Totaling Nearly 1,150 MW of Wind Power

Nexans Canada is on its way to decarbonization!

Rittal Advancing Women in Tech’ EFC Scholarship 2023: Elevate Your Education, Application Deadline June 9, 2023

Ontario Adds Technological Education Requirement for High School Students

Hydro One Begins Community Engagement to Enable Clean Energy Future in Southwest Ontario

Ontario Requiring Cleaner Washrooms on Construction Sites

More Affordable Housing for Nova Scotians

New Innovation from GB & Ilsco

Southwire Named Top Diversity Employer by DiversityJobs.com

EFC Scholarships for Atlantic Canada 2023

Schneider Electric Appoints Hugo Lafontaine to Lead its Industry Business in Canada

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