Changing Scene

February 4, 2026 Englobe Corporation (Englobe) announced the strategic acquisition of Applied Aquatic Research Ltd. (AAR), a highly specialized environmental consulting firm recognized as a trusted advisor to clients across Western Canada’s energy and resources sector. Founded in 1996, AAR has built a strong reputation for its expertise in aquatics, fisheries, wildlife, archaeology, botany, and…

February 25, 2026 Nova Scotia Power has announced a leadership transition. A new President and CEO will be appointed to lead the utility, which has been committed to serving Nova Scotians with reliable power for more than 100 years. Peter Gregg, current President and CEO, will leave his role as the head of Nova Scotia Power, effective March 1, 2026,…

February 25, 2026 The Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) is proud to share that President and CEO, Josie Erzetic, has been named Electricity Human Resources Canada’s (EHRC) 2025 Leader of the Year. The honour was presented at EHRC’s Annual Awards of Excellence on February 19th in Toronto. The EHRC Leader of the Year Award celebrates individuals who…

February 25, 2026 More than 350 people gathered in Toronto this week for the sixth annual and largest-ever CanREA Operators Summit, Canada’s premier conference and exhibition devoted to the operation and maintenance of renewable energy and energy storage sites. The event brought together operators, asset managers, technicians and service providers who manage the country’s growing…

February 25, 2026 Alectra Inc. announced that Dr. Andrea Nuesser has been appointed as President of Util-Assist Inc, effective March 23, 2026. Dr. Nuesser succeeds Mark Henderson who has held the position since 2021. Mark will remain on the Util-Assist Board of Directors and support Dr. Nuesser through the leadership transition.  Dr. Nuesser is an…

February 9, 2026 LG Energy Solution, Stellantis, and NextStar Energy today announced that LG Energy Solution will acquire full ownership of NextStar Energy, with Stellantis selling its 49 per cent equity stake to LG Energy Solution.  NextStar Energy was established as a joint venture by the two companies in 2022 to build Canada’s first large-scale battery manufacturing facility…

February 9, 2026 Hoskin Group has completed the acquisition of Westech Industrial. The transaction closed on January 30, 2026. Hoskin Group is owned by River Associates Investments, a lower middle market private equity firm based in Chattanooga, TN. Based in Calgary, Westech is an industrial instrumentation and integrated process solutions provider, serving Canadian industry for…

February 3, 2026 Specialized Power Solutions (SPS) is pleased to announce that Tony Simmonds has joined the company as Sales Manager, where he will be responsible for Sales & Business Development in Alberta. As part of its continued growth in Western Canada, SPS is expanding its team to ensure continuity, expertise, and strong customer engagement…

February 2, 2026 EnerFORGE, a member of the Oshawa Power Group of Companies, has announced a strategic partnership with Elocity, a Canadian EV charging platform provider. This strategic partnership enhances EnerFORGE’s growing portfolio and supports the deployment of scalable, future-ready EV charging infrastructure for communities, businesses, and utilities. As EV adoption accelerates across Canada, organizations…

January 21, 2026 Last month, ERTH Corporation announced its intent to acquire shares of Westario Power, which would expand ERTH Power’s service territory to 30 communities across seven counties. “We are excited about the opportunity to partner with the communities and stakeholders of Westario Power and to continue expanding ERTH Power’s service territory,” said Chris…

January 15, 2026 RAM welcomes industry veteran Jason Arneson, MBA, CRSP, NEBOSH, CHSC, GSC, as Lead, Occupational Health and Safety.  RAM is pleased to announce that Jason Arneson has joined our organization as a Senior Consultant and Lead for the Safety Management Services Team. In this role, Jason will support a team in the delivery of safety advisory services, provide leadership to our consulting team, and…