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As part of Schneider Electric’s Innovation Summit held virtually on November 10th, Electrical Industry News Week was able to participate in a roundtable with Canadian President, Adrian Thomas. Schneider is a company involved in a number of different industries but the focus for this article is Thomas’ comments on topics relevant to the residential market, as well as on the where Canada is at when it comes to climate change.
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The VR/AR training is now being implemented at Ontario IBEW training centres, we spoke to George Kardaras, Training Director for IBEW Local 586 Ottawa to gain more insight into the implementation. Kardaras is a Master Electrician who worked in the trade for over 20 years before becoming an educator.
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Test Your Telephone Effectiveness: Are Your Phone Practices Winning or Losing Customers?
If your customers aren’t impressed by you or your co-workers on the telephone, they can switch businesses by merely hanging up and dialing the competition. So, your telephone skills can have a significant impact on your business and your career.
A Roundtable Discussion with Adrian Thomas on Hitting Climate Change Targets and Smart Innovation to Meet Demands of Electrification
As part of Schneider Electric’s Innovation Summit held virtually on November 10th, Electrical Industry News Week was able to participate in a roundtable with Canadian President, Adrian Thomas. Schneider is a company involved in a number of different industries but the focus for this article is Thomas’ comments on topics relevant to the residential market, as well as on the where Canada is at when it comes to climate change.
The Implementation of Innovative VR Training at IBEW Training Centres with George Kardaras of Local 586
The VR/AR training is now being implemented at Ontario IBEW training centres, we spoke to George Kardaras, Training Director for IBEW Local 586 Ottawa to gain more insight into the implementation. Kardaras is a Master Electrician who worked in the trade for over 20 years before becoming an educator.
BC Non-Residential Drives Growth, Multi-Family Component Drives Residential Decline in February Building Permits
April 18, 2025 In February, the total value of building permits issued in Canada increased by $371.3 million (+2.9%) to $13.1 billion. Gains in construction intentions were led by British Columbia’s non-residential sector. On a constant dollar basis (2017=100), the total value of building permits issued in February grew 3.2% from the previous month and was up 5.6% on…
Test Your Telephone Effectiveness: Are Your Phone Practices Winning or Losing Customers?
If your customers aren’t impressed by you or your co-workers on the telephone, they can switch businesses by merely hanging up and dialing the competition. So, your telephone skills can have a significant impact on your business and your career.
A Roundtable Discussion with Adrian Thomas on Hitting Climate Change Targets and Smart Innovation to Meet Demands of Electrification
As part of Schneider Electric’s Innovation Summit held virtually on November 10th, Electrical Industry News Week was able to participate in a roundtable with Canadian President, Adrian Thomas. Schneider is a company involved in a number of different industries but the focus for this article is Thomas’ comments on topics relevant to the residential market, as well as on the where Canada is at when it comes to climate change.
The Implementation of Innovative VR Training at IBEW Training Centres with George Kardaras of Local 586
The VR/AR training is now being implemented at Ontario IBEW training centres, we spoke to George Kardaras, Training Director for IBEW Local 586 Ottawa to gain more insight into the implementation. Kardaras is a Master Electrician who worked in the trade for over 20 years before becoming an educator.
BC Non-Residential Drives Growth, Multi-Family Component Drives Residential Decline in February Building Permits
April 18, 2025 In February, the total value of building permits issued in Canada increased by $371.3 million (+2.9%) to $13.1 billion. Gains in construction intentions were led by British Columbia’s non-residential sector. On a constant dollar basis (2017=100), the total value of building permits issued in February grew 3.2% from the previous month and was up 5.6% on…
Test Your Telephone Effectiveness: Are Your Phone Practices Winning or Losing Customers?
If your customers aren’t impressed by you or your co-workers on the telephone, they can switch businesses by merely hanging up and dialing the competition. So, your telephone skills can have a significant impact on your business and your career.
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Code Quiz: Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1, 26th Edition Section 28 – Motors and Generators
by William (Bill) Burr Question: Adam is working in his garage cutting wood on his table saw. Suddenly the lights go out and the sump pump and the table saw stop running. There is obviously a power outage. After a short time, the lights and the sump pump come back on, but thetable saw stays off. Adam needs to restart it. Can you explain why the lights and sump pump come back on… Read More…
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Guide to the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1[i] – A Road Map: 26 the Edition, Section 36 – High Voltage Installations
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ABB Acquires Bel Products Inc. to Expand Enclosures Portfolio in North America
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WAGO Now Available at Vanco Electrical Solutions
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Sonepar Announces the Appointment of Rob Thibeault to President of Robertson Electric
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