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Building a Greener Future – BuildForce Canada Report
May 3, 2024 Retrofitting Canada’s residential, commercial, and institutional building stock to incorporate sustainable fuel sources, technologies, and materials could require as many as 57,000 additional construction workers and generate more than $81 billion in new construction investments by 2032. A new report prepared by BuildForce Canada, Building a Greener Future: Estimating the impact on construction… Read More…
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HELUKABEL White Paper: “PUR or PVC”
May 3, 2024 The jacket material is a key factor when looking for the right cables and wires. The outer jacket performs a multitude of functions that ensure the durability, safety and performance of the cable or wire. Users must often choose between polyurethane (PUR) and polyvinyl chloride (PVC). In our new white paper “PUR… Read More…
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Electric Avenue Annouces Improved Cold Temperature Rating of -40 Degrees
April 26, 2024 Electric Avenue, a leading innovator in electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions, is thrilled to announce significant improvements to the cold temperature performance of its flagship products, the Watti Pro Lite and Watti Home Gen2. After comprehensive environmental testing, both chargers now boast an impressive operational rating of -40 degrees Celsius, surpassing the… Read More…
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Electrical Incidents in Alberta for 2023
April 26, 2024 Regulations under the Safety Codes Act require that all electrical accidents and power line contacts be reported. This annual report by Municipal Affairs compiles a summary of incidents reported during the calendar year. Organizations in the electrical industry may wish to use this information for promoting public awareness of electrical safety risks…. Read More…
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Alberta Continues Campaign to Attract Skilled Trades People from Other Provinces
May 3, 2024 To help fill critical job vacancies in the skilled trades, Alberta’s government has launched the third phase of the successful Alberta is Calling campaign, which is now in-market in British Columbia, Québec and Ontario. This campaign is bolstered by the Alberta is Calling Moving Bonus – a one time, $5,000 refundable tax… Read More…
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Siemens Launches Depot360 Zero-Emission Fleet Management in Canada
May 3, 2024 With transportation being the second biggest emitter of greenhouse gases and road transport responsible for almost three quarters of these emissions globally*, Siemens Smart Infrastructure has launched Depot360, a portfolio to optimize fleet electrification. The initial focus of the solution is on logistics vehicles, municipal transit and private bus fleets within depot,… Read More…
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Le Salon Lumen: Lumen Hosts 2024 Quebec Electrical Industry Blockbuster Customer Event
(Photo caption: (From left to right) Lumen President, Serge LeBlanc, Sonepar Canada President, George McClean, Sonepar Americas President, Rob Taylor, and Sonepar CEO, Philippe Delpech in the Lumen booth, at Le Salon Lumen.) May 3, 2024 This month, Lumen held their 12th edition of the Salon Lumen, the largest exhibition in Quebec’s electrical industry. The… Read More…
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Surgepure Announces Partnership with Focus Electrical Sales for the East Coast
May 3, 2024 SURGEPURE CORPORATION, a manufacturer of non-degrading hi-energy surge protection devices, announces a strategic partnership with Focus Electrical Sales. Based in the Maritimes, Focus Electrical Sales represents leading edge lighting and electrical manufacturers in North America. Focus adds extensive local application and technical support with offices in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Newfoundland,… Read More…
