New Online Tools Streamline Access to Community Data, Investment Opportunities
People now have access to two new online community planning tools, offering easy access to data-driven insights and investment opportunities for communities across B.C.
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Government of Canada Promotes In-Demand Skilled Trades as a First-Choice Career Path
Skilled tradespeople are in high demand to fill well-paying jobs and build rewarding careers. The most recent projections estimate about 700,000 skilled trades workers are expected to retire between 2019 and 2028, creating an ever-growing need to recruit and train thousands more.
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Province Invests in Windsor Electric Vehicle Battery Innovation Lab
The Ontario government is supporting an $18.5 million investment by auto parts manufacturer Ventra Group to help strengthen local manufacturing and Ontario’s automotive and domestic manufacturing sectors.
Hydro-Québec Launches Charging Solutions for EV Fleets
To facilitate and support the electrification of commercial vehicles, Hydro-Québec is announcing the launch of charging solutions for EV fleets, to be offered by its subsidiary InnovHQ.
Skilled Trades Ontario Board of Directors Announced
Skilled Trades Ontario is the crown agency developed to replace The College of Skilled Trades. The agency will be led by…
Schneider Electric Introduces ‘Infrastructure of the Future’
Schneider Electric is introducing Infrastructure of the Future, an integrated solutions suite tailored to creating smart, green infrastructure.
Acuity Brands Partners with Microsoft to Enable Sustainable Building Solutions
Acuity Brands, Inc. announced it is expanding its collaboration with Microsoft to bring new capabilities to Acuity Brands smart lighting, lighting controls, and building automation solutions.
Atkore Releases 2021 Sustainability Report and Announces Sustainability Commitments for 2025
Atkore Inc. released its 2021 Sustainability Report, detailing the Company’s environment, social and governance (ESG) practices in key areas that include management of natural resources, health & safety, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI), and employee engagement.
B.C. Residents Breathe Easier with Greener Heating Options
B.C. communities continue to benefit from the 2021-22 Wood Stove Exchange Program that provides incentives to people replacing wood stoves with cleaner heating options.
IESO Announces $6.8 million Investment to Explore Innovative Projects to Conserve Energy in Ontario for Communities and Businesses
With electricity consumption projected to rise, Ontario’s communities and businesses are developing innovative energy management solutions that help make the electricity system more efficient, affordable and sustainable.
GE Current, a Daintree Company, Completes Acquisition of Hubbell C&I Lighting Business, Re-branded as Current’
GE Current, a Daintree company, has completed the acquisition of Hubbell® Incorporated’s commercial and industrial (C&I) lighting business, creating a premier end-to-end lighting solutions business. The combined new business will be branded as Current.
Signify Canada Announces Partnership with BDA Lighting Group
Signify is pleased to welcome their newest partner in Eastern Ontario, Greater Ottawa, and Abitibi region in Quebec, BDA Lighting Group.
CCDA Releases New Tool to Support Success on Red Seal Exams
The Red Seal website now has another tool to help exam candidates to better prepare to write the Red Seal exam. Each trade has its own self-assessment guide, available on each trade’s Red Seal Exam Breakdown page.
Skills Ontario Looks Forward to Working with Skilled Trades Ontario
With the shutdown of the Ontario College of Trades (OCOT), Skilled Trades Ontario has been established in an effort to modernize the skilled trades and apprenticeship system.
HILTI Unveils NURON, An All-New 22V Cordless Platform with Built-in Connectivity
Hilti Group announces the launch of a new innovation that provides customers with a fully-connected experience like never before, Nuron, a more-powerful 22V cordless battery platform.
Canada’s Bold Policies and Support for Innovation Can Underpin a Successful Energy Transition Says New IEA Policy Review
Canada has embarked on an ambitious transformation of its energy system, and clear policy signals will be important to expand energy sector investments in clean and sustainable energy sources, according to a policy review by the International Energy Agency (IEA).
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