Intralec Named New Sales Agency Partner for IDEAL Electrical in Central & Southwestern Ontario

Intralec Named New Sales Agency Partner for IDEAL Electrical in Central & Southwestern Ontario

July 7, 2025 Intralec Electrical Products is proud to announce our new partnership with IDEAL Electrical as their sales agency for the Central & Southwestern Ontario regions. As a Canadian manufacturer with over 60 years of experience producing quality products—many of which, like the Can-Twist wire connector and Yellow 77 lubricant, are made in Ajax,…

Schneider Electric Launches Chapter 3 of Sustainability School

Schneider Electric Launches Chapter 3 of Sustainability School

July 4, 2025 Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has launched Chapter 3 of its online Sustainability School, a free training program designed to empower its channel ecosystem partners to become leaders in sustainability. This chapter will focus on teaching businesses how to decarbonize and unlock the competitive…

United Chargers Launches Grizzl-E Club Charger-as-a-Service Subscription Model

United Chargers Launches Grizzl-E Club Charger-as-a-Service Subscription Model

July 4, 2025 United Chargers Inc., known for the Grizzl-E line of EV chargers, announces Grizzl-E Club, a first-of-its-kind charger as a service that provides a free EV Charger and pays drivers back for charging. Grizzl-E Club is designed to make EV ownership more rewarding, accessible, and future-ready. Beginning July 1st, Canadians can join the Grizzl-E…

Consultation on Potential Tariff Remission for Certain Imports

Consultation on Potential Tariff Remission for Certain Imports

July 4, 2025 The Department of Finance Canada is reaching out to Canadian producers and industry associations regarding the potential remission of tariffs on certain imports from the United States and China. The Department has outlined its framework and process for how it will consider remission requests for tariffs on products from the United States (U.S.) and China….

Opioid-Free Pain-Management Options Support Construction Industry Workers

Opioid-Free Pain-Management Options Support Construction Industry Workers

July 4, 2025 People working in the construction industry benefit from ongoing access to opioid-free pain-management options as the Province supports two pain clinics in Burnaby and Langford. “People in the construction industry need specialized supports with mental-health and substance-use challenges,” said Josie Osborne, Minister of Health. “By continuing to fund the Opioid-Free Pain Clinics…

IBEW Canada Supports National Collaboration on Skilled Trades Training

IBEW Canada Supports National Collaboration on Skilled Trades Training

July 4, 2025 On June 24, IBEW Canada proudly joined national partners and government leaders at IBEW Local 353’s training centre in Mississauga, ON, for a media event hosted by the Future Skills Centre (FSC), Skillplan, and Canada’s Building Trades Unions (CBTU). The event spotlighted The Pan-Canadian Recruitment and Training System for Canada’s Unionized Construction Sector, a national initiative funded by Employment and…

The YPN Ontario GIVE Campaign is Running Again!

The YPN Ontario GIVE Campaign is Running Again!

In collaboration with the Ontario Region and the Women’s Network, the YPN Ontario Region is proud to be running its 5th annual Food Drive Initiative. This campaign aims to collect dry food items, personal care products, and monetary donations to support underprivileged families. This year’s designated food bank is Haven on the Queensway. Donation Details: The Haven on the…

Nedco Celebrate the Opening of a New Branch in Coquitlam, BC

Nedco Celebrate the Opening of a New Branch in Coquitlam, BC

Nedco are incredibly proud to announce the official opening of the Nedco Coquitlam branch. On June 24th, 2025, the company enthusiastically cut the ribbon on Nedco West’s 18th location in Coquitlam, British Columbia — a milestone that marks their continued growth and dedication to serving industry specialists in the northeastern Lower Mainland. “A huge thank…

Glen Dimplex Americas Announces New Agency Partnerships in BC, Alberta, and Ontario

Glen Dimplex Americas Announces New Agency Partnerships in BC, Alberta, and Ontario

July 4, 2025 Glen Dimplex Americas is proud to announce new agency partnerships that complete their nationwide coverage of the Electrical Distribution market across Canada. Adanac Sales LLP Sales will represent Glen Dimplex Americas in British Columbia. “Established in 1991 with offices in Victoria, the Vancouver area, and Kelowna, Adanac Sales LLP is a respected force in their region—and…

ABB Among TIME’s World’s Most Sustainable Companies

ABB Among TIME’s World’s Most Sustainable Companies

June 30, 2025 ABB has been ranked 14th in TIME’s “World’s Most Sustainable Companies 2025” and third in Switzerland across all industries. TIME and Statista assessed over 5,000 of the world’s largest and most influential companies, considering factors such as revenue, market capitalization, and public prominence. The top 500 companies from 35 countries and 21 industries were…

New Partnership to Deliver 1,000 Affordable Housing Units Across Quebec

New Partnership to Deliver 1,000 Affordable Housing Units Across Quebec

June 25, 2025 The governments of Canada and Quebec, together with Desjardins, have announced the construction of 1,000 new affordable housing units over the next three years. These housing units will be created as part of the Desjardins Affordable Housing Initiative, a partnership launched in 2022 that will now enable the delivery of over 3,000 affordable housing units…

CIB Closes $50M Loan with Dream Industrial REIT to Fund Large-Scale Commercial Building Upgrades

CIB Closes $50M Loan with Dream Industrial REIT to Fund Large-Scale Commercial Building Upgrades

June 30, 2025 The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) and Dream Industrial Real Estate Investment Trust have finalized a $50 million loan to fund commercial property retrofits related to energy efficiency savings and emissions reductions at 34 warehouses in Alberta, Ontario and Quebec. With buildings currently accounting for 18% of Canada’s total emissions, investments from the…

Province, BC Hydro Launch Pilot Program to Cut Energy Costs, Support Housing Density

Province, BC Hydro Launch Pilot Program to Cut Energy Costs, Support Housing Density

June 25, 2025 In a Canadian first, the Province and BC Hydro have launched a pioneering pilot project in Vancouver that has the potential to set new standards for supporting growing housing priorities and densification in Canada. Designed to support the transition from single-family homes to multi-unit residences, the initiative is exploring how full electrification –…

Teledyne FLIR OEM Unveils New Brand and Website to Strengthen Supply Chain and Accelerate Innovation in Infrared Imaging

Teledyne FLIR OEM Unveils New Brand and Website to Strengthen Supply Chain and Accelerate Innovation in Infrared Imaging

June 30, 2025 Teledyne FLIR OEM, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated announced the strategic evolution of the Teledyne FLIR OEM brand. The brand update is highlighted by the launch of a dedicated website at https://oem.flir.com/, streamlining original equipment manufacturer (OEM) access to technical resources and development support.  It is designed to illustrate the four pillars of the Teledyne FLIR OEM…