Changing Scene

May 20, 2026 Preformed Line Products Company has announced the acquisition of Delta Star Conetores Eletricos Ltda., a Brazil-based manufacturer specializing in high-voltage (HV) and extra-high-voltage (EHV) substation connectors. Founded in 1985 and headquartered in Salto, Brazil, Delta Star manufactures high-quality substation connectors designed to support reliable, long-term grid performance. The company has built a…

May 19, 2026 Tagline High Voltage, an Eastern Ontario-based utility contractor, announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Uens Poleline Maintenance & Construction, a long-established provider of powerline services across the Ottawa Valley and Eastern Ontario. The acquisition represents a strategic expansion for Tagline, enhancing its operational capacity and…

May 19, 2026  The Manitoba Hydro Hydro-Electric Board (MHEB) is pleased to announce the appointment of members to the Manitoba Hydro Indigenous Advisory Circle (IAC), to support and enhance the utility’s ongoing efforts in advancing Indigenous reconciliation. The IAC will provide knowledge, advice, and perspectives directly to the Manitoba Hydro-Electric Board (MHEB) on Indigenous reconciliation,…

May 19, 2026 Helix Advanced Communications & Infrastructure, Inc., operating as Westcan Advanced Communications Solutions, announced that it will be offering Ericsson Enterprise Wireless WAN solutions/ Ericsson Enterprise 5G including private 5G and enterprise coverage across Western Canada, NWT, Nunavut and the Yukon. As a member of Ericsson’s Solutions Partner Program Westcan ACS can accelerate the…

May 13, 2026 SaskEnergy’s Safe Digging Excellence Award celebrates organizations committed to safe digging and community safety. Westcor Contracting has received SaskEnergy’s Safe Digging Excellence Award for its long-standing commitment to protecting people and underground infrastructure. Based in Weyburn, Westcor Contracting is a powerline construction company that serves southern Saskatchewan. “People could be without some…

May 12, 2026 SaskPower has signed a memorandum of understanding with Bruce Power to access the Ontario-based company’s expertise in nuclear generation, project development, and long-term operations as Saskatchewan evaluates large nuclear technologies.  The Government of Saskatchewan’s Energy Security Strategy sets out a pathway to nuclear power generation from both SMRs and large nuclear reactors,…

April 22, 2026 The IESO is pleased to welcome Marni Dicker and Chris Fletcher to its Board of Directors. With distinguished careers as leaders in their respective fields, Marni and Chris bring deep, complementary expertise in corporate governance, infrastructure development and organizational transformation. They join the Board of Directors at a pivotal moment, as the…

April 7, 2026 The federal government announced $10.6 million for 14 EV charging infrastructure projects across Canada at the EV & Charging Expo in Toronto. These projects will install more than 1,600 chargers across Canada. Additionally, Plug’n Drive will continue to offer a cross-country EV test drive tour with an additional $1.1 million in funding…

April 7, 2026 Spark Power has announced the appointment of Roger Ethier as General Manager, Distribution Services, Western Canada, based in Edmonton. “Roger brings more than 25 years of leadership experience across the utility construction and infrastructure sector. He has a strong track record of leading complex operations, building high-performing teams, and delivering consistent results…

April 7, 2026 IESO Nova Scotia is looking for a Director, Operational Policy & Market Operations to build, lead, and oversee the rulebook, services, and administrative systems that govern the province’s electricity market. As a member of the Executive Team initially reporting to the CEO, the Director, Operational Policy & Market Operations will play a…

April 7, 2026 ‍Foreseeson Technology Inc., a Canadian electronics manufacturing, IT distribution, and EV charging infrastructure solutions company, announced a strategic partnership with InCharge Energy to deliver enterprise-grade electric vehicle (EV) charging hardware, software, and services to fleets, commercial organizations, and automotive dealerships across Canada. Through this partnership, Foreseeson will distribute and support InCharge Energy’s…

March 25, 2026 Jeffery Moyle, CEO of Rexel Canada announced on LinkedIn that Matthew Jackson has been appointed General Manager of Rexel Utility, effective April 15th, 2026. He succeeds Mark Semchuk and will report directly to Moyle. Matt will be based at the Lineman’s Testing Laboratories of Canada facility in Etobicoke, Ontario, where he will…