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Ontario Drives Monthly Downturn in Residential Sector for March 2024 Building Permits
May 16, 2024 Month over month, the total value of building permits in Canada decreased 11.7% to $10.5 billion in March. Construction intentions in the non-residential component declined 16.7% to $4.0 billion, while the residential sector decreased by 8.3% to $6.5 billion. Declines were observed in all components except for the commercial component. On a constant dollar basis (2017=100), the total… Read More…
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25th Edition of the MEET Show Smashes Attendance Records
May 16, 2024 By Electro-Federation Canada The energy and excitement was palpable at the 2024 edition of the MEET Show at the Moncton Coliseum on May 1 and 2. The biennial Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, and Technology show – celebrating its 25th year in 2024 – saw record-breaking attendance, welcoming 6,626 industry professionals to one of… Read More…
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Video: How to Easily Setup and Program Intermatic PE700 Series Wireless Timers
May 10, 2024 Dive into the future & discover the ultimate convenience in pool & spa management with this “How to” video guide for setting up & programming the PE700 Series Pool & Spa Wireless Smart Timer, by Intermatic. Whether you are programming the 3-circuit model PE733P or the 2-circuit PE723P, this video is your… Read More…
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Companion Piece to Cross-Jurisdictional Analysis Sent to the Attorney General by BCCA on Prompt Payment
May 10, 2024 A companion document to the Cross-Jurisdictional Legislative Comparison of Prompt Payment and Adjudication Regimes Across Canada prepared on November 24, 2023, has been submitted to British Columbia’s Ministry of the Attorney General, Minister of Finance, and the Premier. View “The Time to Act Promptly is Now: A Paper on the Benefits of Prompt… Read More…
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Southwire and Levidian Join Forces to Explore Decarbonization of Cable Production
May 16, 2024 Southwire has joined forces with British climate tech leader Levidian to bring their innovative decarbonization technology to North America for the first time. The collaboration will see the installation of Levidian’s LOOP technology at Southwire where it will capture carbon from methane to produce a hydrogen-rich blend gas. The teams will also… Read More…
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New Net-Zero Carbon Building in Clayoquot Sound Will Support Innovation and Collaboration on the West Coast
May 16, 2024 A new net-zero carbon facility is coming to Clayoquot Sound after an investment of over $7.1 million from the federal government, the Clayoquot Biosphere Trust Society, private, and corporate contributions. Announced by Minister Jonathan Wilkinson and the Clayoquot Biosphere Trust, the Clayoquot Sound Biosphere Centre will provide Tofino, Ucluelet, Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation, Ahousaht, Hesquiaht… Read More…
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Saskatchewan Housing Starts Soar by 82.2 Per Cent
May 16, 2024 According to the latest data from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), in April 2024, urban housing starts in Saskatchewan increased by 82.2 per cent compared to April 2023. “The surge in housing starts emphasize our unwavering dedication to building opportunities, creating new jobs and driving economic growth in communities across our province,”… Read More…
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Electrical Safety Authority Urges Vigilance After 50% Uptick in Powerline Fatalities
May 16, 2024 The Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) is issuing an important reminder to Ontarians following a 50 per cent increase in powerline-related fatalities in the province. This Powerline Safety Week (May 13 to 19), the ESA is sharing crucial tips to stay safe around powerlines, both at home and at work. According to the latest Ontario Electrical… Read More…