Why Electrical Load Calculations Are Being Rewritten by Residential Electrification
Across Canada, residential electrical design has historically followed a predictable pattern. Load calculations were based on known appliance demands…
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ABB Expands Residential Portfolio with ReliaHome™ Flex and ReliaHome™ ELITE Circuit Breakers to Enable Smarter, Safer Home Electrification
ABB has announced the launch of ReliaHome™ Flex, a modular energy management system, alongside its new generation of ReliaHome™ ELITE circuit breakers…
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Case Study: DarkSky-Friendly Storage Facility Lighting in Kitchener
A well-lit exterior is critical for storage facilities—supporting visibility, security, and peace of mind after dark.
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Guide to the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1, 26th Edition– A Road Map: Section 58 — Passenger Ropeways and Similar Equipment
March 9, 2026 by William (Bill) Burr[i] The Code is a comprehensive document. Sometimes it can seem quite daunting to find the information you need quickly. This series of articles provides a guide to help users find their way through this critical document. It is not the intent of these articles to replace the notes…
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Schneider Electric Canada Opens New Canadian Headquarters and EcoFit™ Center in Milton, Ontario
Schneider Electric Canada announces the grand opening of its new Canadian head office and EcoFit™ Center in Milton, Ontario.
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Recall: PureVolt Photoelectric Smoke Detector Recalled Due to Potential Failure to Operate
March 2, 2026 This recall involves Purevolt Photoelectric Smoke Detector model SD119-4 for fire alarm systems, compatible with 4 wires, 12V DC. The product measures 100mm x 48mm and is intended for indoor use, with ceiling or wall mounting. The model number can be found on the label affixed to the back of the product. Issue Health Canada’s sampling…
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Registration Now Open for the 2026 MEET Show
The MEET (Mechanical Electrical Electronic Technology) Show is making its highly-anticipated return to the Moncton Coliseum Complex this Spring, May 6th through 7th.
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Electrical Contracting in the AI Era: Work Smarter, Not Harder
Since ChatGPT burst onto the scene in late 2022, AI has gone from tech industry novelty to everyday business tool. Electrical contractors are no exception.
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What Canada’s Lighting Pulse Means for Contractors and Plant Buyers in 2026
January 14, 2025 By John Kerr From the ground, many contractors and plant teams are experiencing the same thing: jobs are there, but they are smaller, more price‑sensitive, and slower to release compared to past years. The Canadian Pulse of Lighting confirms that impression and offers some clear signals about how contractors and plant electrical…
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Tom Penton & Magic Lite: Forty Years of Leadership in Canadian Lighting
January 12, 2026 By John Kerr Sales has always been at the core of Magic Lite’s story, because it was at the core of who its founder Tom Penton was. He genuinely loved sales, loved being independent, and consistently gravitated to roles where he could take personal responsibility for results and build his own customer…
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Nexans Completes Acquisition of Electro Cables Inc. to Strengthen Low-Voltage Solutions (PWR-CONNECT) in North America
Nexans announces the completion of the acquisition of Electro Cables Inc., a well-positioned Canadian manufacturer of low-voltage cable systems…
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Coming January 2026: A New NSAA Apprenticeship Management System (AMS)
NSAA is launching the Apprenticeship Management System (AMS) in early January 2026.
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Guide to the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1[i] – A Road Map: Section 52 — Diagnostic imaging installations
Rule 52-000 Scope – states that Section 52 is a supplementary or amendatory section of the code and applies to the installation…
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Schneider Electric and Albesol Partner to Provide Medium Voltage Premset Equipment in New $20M Mississauga Facility
Schneider Electric Canada has announced the inauguration of a new $20M state-of-the-art Albesol facility in Mississauga, Ontario. Launching on November 20, the new location marks a key milestone in their shared mission to strengthen…
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Discussing the EV Landscape with LEDVANCE’s EVSE Product Manager, Erich Bockley
By Blake Marchand In discussion with Erich Bockley, the LEDVANCE EVSE Product Manager, the conversation emphasized the importance of flexibility in their approach to the current EV industry landscape. Earlier this year, LEDVANCE introduced its PHASE EV™ Gen 2 Level 2 Commercial Charger. Bockley explained that flexibility was a key priority in the development, due to…
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Guide to the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1[i] 26th Edition – A Road Map: Section 46
November 10, 2025 By William (Bill) Burr[i] The Code is a comprehensive document. Sometimes it can seem quite daunting to quickly find the information you need. This series of articles provides a guide to help users find their way through this critical document. This is not intended to replace the notes in Appendices B and…
