June 17, 2024 Congratulations to Mr. Allan Kellett, Co-Owner of K-Line Group of Companies, on being named the recipient of the ECAO’s 2024 Douglas J.B. Wright Award! The award was presented earlier this month as part of ECAO’s Annual General Meeting. The Douglas J. B. Wright Award was created in 1992 by the Electrical Contractors…
June 13, 2024 Manitoba Hydro Utility Service’s management’s refusal to grant the public sector pattern wage increases has led to an overwhelming strike vote at Unifor Local 681. “If Manitoba Hydro intends to widen compensation gaps within its workforce, we’re going to have a problem,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne. “Local 681 members will…
June 12, 2024 SaskTel, Samsung Canada, and Innovation Saskatchewan announced the launch of Saskatchewan’s first-ever 5G Innovation Labs. Named the SaskTel 5G Innovation Lab – powered by Samsung, these new labs are purposefully designed and equipped to provide local businesses, university students, researchers, and other innovators with the tools and facilities needed to unlock the…
June 12, 2024 TELUS and Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. announced that they will build Canada’s first commercial virtualized and open radio access network (RAN) – an intelligent, next-generation technology that offers enhanced performance, flexibility, energy efficiency and automation. The companies are expanding their collaboration from greenfield (new builds) to brownfield (existing infrastructure) deployments. Following TELUS’…
June 12, 2024 TELUS is investing $73 billion to significantly expand and improve its network infrastructure and operations across Canada over the next five years, supporting innovation, growth and strong, vibrant communities. Now through 2028 In Quebec, Telus is: Go HERE for more information Now through 2028 in Ontario, TELUS is: Go HERE for more…
June 12, 2024 Sixty North Unity, a consortium of Indigenous communities from the Yukon, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut, as well as Northwestel and Bell Canada today announced a landmark partnership to advance Indigenous self-determination through the Indigenous ownership of critical telecommunications infrastructure in the North. Sixty North Unity intends to acquire Northwestel, the leading telecommunications service provider in the North….
June 10, 2024 Hy2gen Canada Inc, the Canadian subsidiary of global green hydrogen producer Hy2gen, have been selected, subject to agreement with Hydro-Québec, to get a block of electricity for a green hydrogen and green ammonia production plant in Baie-Comeau. The electricity from the Courant project will be supplied by Hydro-Québec, and will be used to…
June 10, 2024 Some of the most innovative startups were recognized at this year’s ABB Startup Challenge in the Sophia Antipolis technology park near Nice, France. The competition invited startups to explore how AI could be incorporated into existing energy industry platforms and systems supporting the energy transition and a low-carbon future. Now in its fifth…
June 4, 2024, The IESO is looking for new members to join the Strategic Advisory Committee (SAC) to provide sound advice on the future of Ontario’s electricity sector. The SAC reports directly to the IESO’s leadership to address a number of challenges facing the sector, including the urgency and timing of new resources, the efficient…
ENMAX Corporation has recently announced changes in its executive leadership team. ENMAX leadership remains committed to delivering on its strategic direction and remains dedicated to safety, reliability and its customers. Outgoing President of ENMAX Power, Jana Mosley, has decided to step down after nine years with the organization to pursue a new role of President and Chief Executive Officer with Toronto Hydro.
May 27, 2024 Electric Mobility Canada (EMC) is pleased to announce the creation of the Infrastructure to Grid Working Group, a group formed under the Federal ZEV Council. Partnering with Electricity Canada and Electro Federation Canada, this group aims to facilitate the collaboration between charging infrastructure providers and utilities. Members will exchange invaluable information, including key…
Composite Power Group was thrilled to announce a new partnership between the company and Shemar T&D Solutions LLC. As a provider in the electrical industry, Composite Power Group is constantly seeking innovative solutions to meet the evolving needs of it’s customers. With that mission in mind, Composite Power Group is proud to become the national representative of Shemar T&D Solutions in Canada.
The Board of Directors of Toronto Hydro Corporation announced recently that Jana Mosley, P.Eng, PMP, ICD.D, has been named President and Chief Executive Officer of Toronto Hydro Corporation effective September 3, 2024. Ms. Mosley succeeds Anthony Haines, who has been President and Chief Executive Officer of Toronto Hydro Corporation since October 2009. Mr. Haines will remain with the Corporation until December 31, 2024 to ensure an orderly transition in leadership.
May 7, 2024 First Nations Power Authority of Saskatchewan (FNPA) and SaskEnergy have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to provide a framework to explore sustainable energy security solutions for non-gasified First Nations communities and to increase Indigenous economic participation through cleaner energy initiatives. “Working with the First Nations Power Authority, SaskEnergy will expand their…
CIMA+, one of Canada’s largest privately-owned consulting engineering firms, is pleased to announce they have been chosen by BC Hydro & Power Authority (BC Hydro) to work directly with them as one team on providing Transmission and Distribution Engineering and Project Delivery Services. This collaboration aligns with BC Hydro’s decade-long capital strategy aimed at modernizing the electrical…
May 7, 2024 The Nova Scotia Power Board of Directors is extending a warm welcome to its newest member, Vivek Sood. “Vivek has spent much of his career and personal life developing future leaders, engaging with communities as well as industry partners, and championing diversity, equity, and inclusion. His depth of experience will further strengthen our Board…