Occupational Health and Safety Regulation Guideline Update
The following Occupational Health and Safety Regulation guideline was issued: Part 4 General Conditions G4.72 Design and operation, along with three editorial changes.
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Southwire Canada Receives Great Place to Work® Recertification
Southwire Canada has announced that it has been named as a Great Place to Work® (GPTW) Certified™ organization for the second year in a row. The recertification showcases the company’s commitment to its employees, communities and other stakeholders.
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Vivi White Appointed to the Electrical Safety Authority Board of Directors
Vivi White has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) by the Honourable Ross Romano, Minister of Government and Consumer Services.
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Skills Ontario Launches New Trades & Tech Truck
Skills Ontario has launched their new Trades & Tech Truck, a mobile experiential learning unit.
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OmniCable Joins ETIM North America
ETIM North America announced that OmniCable has joined the product classification standards organization. Headquartered in West Chester, PA, OmniCable has 24 locations throughout North America, and also owns Houston Wire & Cable (HWC).
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Minister Qualtrough Highlights Investments to Support the Skilled Trades in Budget 2022
Minister of Employment, Carla Qualtrough, met with the British Columbia Chapter (118) in Vancouver, British Columbia to highlight Canada’s investments to support more Canadians to become certified tradespersons available to take up in-demand jobs across Canada.
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Canada and BC Invest in 57 Infrastructure Projects Across the Province to Create Inclusive, Resilient Communities
The Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia announced more than $110.3 million in joint federal-provincial funding for 57 community, recreation, and green infrastructure projects across British Columbia.
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BC Minister’s Statement on March’s Labour Force Survey Results
Ravi Kahlon, Minister of Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation, has issued a statement on the release of Statistics Canada’s Labour Force Survey for March 2022.
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Modernized BC Bid Site Open for Registration and Onboarding
The Province of British Columbia is inviting businesses and public-sector organizations to register on the new, modernized BC Bid site. BC Bid is an online marketplace where public-sector organizations can advertise contract opportunities for work in a wide range of sectors and services.
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EFC Welcomes New VP of Membership and Corporate Partners
The EFC announced that Sandra Pedro will be joining the company as the new Vice President of Membership and Corporate Partners, effective Monday, April 18, 2022. John Jefkins is retiring from his position on May 6th and will work with Sandra over the next three weeks to ensure a smooth transition.
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Artificial Intelligence Pilot to Support EV Electricity Demand in Ottawa
The Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) and the Ontario Energy Board (OEB) are supporting a new pilot project by BluWave-ai and Hydro Ottawa that will use artificial intelligence (AI) to manage EV charging during peak demand periods, saving customers money while extending the life of electricity infrastructure.
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Sonepar Ontario Region Relocates SESCO Central Distribution Centre
The Sonepar Ontario Region is proud to announce the relocation of their SESCO Central Distribution Centre (CDC) to its new location in Brampton, ON.
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Liteline Continues Canadian Investment with B.C. Distribution Center
Adding continued investment in Canada to its core foundation of innovative Design, installation efficiency, and personal customer service, Liteline has just announced the opening of its 12,729 square foot Showroom and Lighting Distribution Center in Langley BC.
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Skills Ontario Engaging New Canadians to Explore Skilled Trades and Technologies Through New Rise Series
Over the month of April, Skills Ontario is offering the Rise Event Series for new Canadians. Every Wednesday of this month, attendees can virtually attend presentations and hear from skilled professionals who are also newcomers.
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AD Canada Warehouse Partners With Ericson Manufacturing Company
As of April 12, 2022, Ericson Manufacturing makes history as it partners with the AD Canada Warehouse to become the first electrical warehouse supplier.
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CUTRIC Partners with Infrastructure Canada to Become Zero-Emission Transit National Planning Service
The Government of Canada announced that the Canadian Urban Transit Research & Innovation Consortium (CUTRIC) has been selected to support transit bus operators by producing comprehensive and accurate zero emission transit bus electrification and planning studies.
