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December 11, 2023 By William (Bill) Burr[i] The 26th Edition of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1 (CSA C21-1:24) will be published and available in March 2024. To pre-order a copy go to https://www.csagroup.org/store/. The Code is a comprehensive document. Sometimes it can seem quite daunting to find the information you need quickly. This series…
July 21, 2025 The total value of investment in building construction decreased by $491.4 million to $21.8 billion in May. Investment in the residential sector fell 3.0%, while the non-residential sector edged down 0.4%. On a constant dollar basis (2023=100), the total value of investment in building construction in May was down 2.3% from the previous month and was up 3.1%…
By Blake Marchand nVent’s first Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) report was published in 2020, covering the year 2019. They have published an annual report each year since then. Their ESG program is centered around People, Products, Planet, and Governance. Each pillar has different initiatives, programs, and actions to support the company in maintaining their…
COVID-19 has changed the way we meet. For the second time in 2020 the CSA Z462 Technical Committee met virtually via the Internet. The second meeting this year was held on October 27, 2020 to review the committee’s mail ballot voting on the changes related to the 2021 edition and approve it for publishing.
Real gross domestic product (GDP) by industry increased in every province in 2017 for the first time since 2011.
Prairie Electrical in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba is a full service electrical firm with 18 years of experience. They specialize in custom new home wiring, knob and tube removal and rewire, and service upgrades but also offer expertise with HAI home automation and whole home audio distribution systems, data and telephone cabling as well as Back up Power and commercial applications like sign repair.

December 1, 2025 By Melvin Newman, Patabid CEO & Ian Paterson, Patabid Client Success Manager and journeyman electrician with 30+ years of experience In the competitive world of electrical contracting, knowing how to estimate electrical jobs effectively can make the difference between winning profitable projects and watching opportunities slip away. For electrical contractors, mastering advanced… Read More…

December 1, 2025 Not all USB Chargers are Created Equal As the number of devices used daily increases, so does the need for a charger that delivers safe speeds and maximum charging potential. A high-quality USB charger delivers efficient charging without risk of damage, but the sea of USB chargers and outlets available on online… Read More…
December 1, 2025 A new study from Concordia University’s John Molson School of Business finds that improving housing affordability isn’t just a social good — it’s an economic growth opportunity. Build and Benefit: How Homebuilding Incentives Can Pay Off for Cities, Homeowners and Local Economies reframes housing policy reform as a sustainable fiscal growth strategy, demonstrating meaningful… Read More…

November 30, 2025 By CSC LED In Canada’s industrial lighting sector, one of the most critical yet often overlooked safety components is lighting designed specifically for hazardous locations, otherwise known as HazLoc (hazardous location) LED lighting. For workplaces dealing with flammable gases, vapours, combustible dust, or ignitable fibres, standard LED fixtures simply don’t cut it…. Read More…

December 1, 2025 Skills Ontario is expanding its fleet of Trades & Tech mobile unit thanks to support from the Ontario Government. The government announced this morning it’s investment in Skills Ontario to expand experiential opportunities for Ontario’s future workforce. “Ontario’s future relies on a strong, skilled workforce,” said David Piccini, Minister of Labour, Immigration,… Read More…

December 1, 2025 A new agreement signed by all provinces, territories, and the federal government will break down interprovincial trade barriers, making it easier for B.C. businesses to sell products across Canada, and for people to buy Canadian-made goods. “When threats to Canada’s economic security land at our doorstep, we’re at our best when we work together as… Read More…

December 1, 2025 EB Horsman Cares is the company’s community engagement program that supports local children’s hospitals, communities, and non-profit initiatives with donations, fundraising, volunteering, and scholarships. Since 1993, BC Children’s Hospital has been the primary recipient of EB Horsman & Son’s fundraising. However, as EB Horsman has continued to expand its businesses across Western… Read More…

December 1, 2025 Central to that work, the Government of Canada is stepping up with the recently launched Build Canada Homes, new federal agency with a mandate to scale up the supply of affordable housing across Canada. Build Canada Homes will also help fight homelessness by building transitional and supportive housing – working with provinces,… Read More…
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
