Ontario’s 58 LDCs deliver the “last mile” of electricity service to homes, businesses, hospitals, schools and communities across the province. As demand grows, LDCs will need to significantly increase their capital plans…
October 19, 2026 The Manitoba government introduced the Budget Implementation and Tax Statutes Amendment Act (BITSA 2) today, with measures that would help keep Manitoba Hydro rates affordable and improve transparency and accountability in the province’s financial reporting, Finance Minister Adrien Sala announced today. “Our government is focused on making life more affordable for Manitobans,…
October 19, 2026 The government has published the first quarterly progress report on the action plan it developed in response to recommendations identified in the review of NB Power. Seven recommendations are now complete, including regional energy co-operation between New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island (recommendations 11 and 12) and project evaluation and…
October 19, 2026 National Workforce Leadership Summit to focus on workforce resilience, AI adoption, skills development and labour mobility at a time of growing workforce pressures Canada’s workforce challenges are becoming increasingly complex as employers respond to changing skill requirements, labour shortages, technological change and major economic investments. Today, workforce leaders, employers, educators and policymakers…
October 15, 2026 Nova Scotia Power has filed an application with the Nova Scotia Energy Board for a new way to finance costs tied to the province’s changing electricity system. If approved, the plan would reduce pressure on customer rates by lowering borrowing costs and spreading repayment over a 30-year period. Originally proposed and supported…
October 7, 2026 S-5!, a global provider of solar mounting solutions for metal and single-ply roofs, will showcase its latest innovations at Electricity Transformation Canada in Toronto from Oct. 19-21. S-5! technical experts will also deliver an educational presentation examining the economics of direct-attach solar mounting in today’s changing market, with continuing education credits available…
October 7, 2026 Following a successful first year, Nova Scotia Power is bringing back the Grassroots Grants Program in 2026, with $200,000 in funding available to help local organizations turn community-building ideas into action. The program reflects Nova Scotia Power’s commitment to supporting the communities where employees live and work. Community organizations across the province…
October 7, 2026 Northern Transformer is proud to be recognized in the Vaughan Chamber of Commerce’s 2026 Future of Energy Report as part of Ontario’s nuclear supply chain supporting major energy infrastructure projects. Beyond this recognition, the report highlights several priorities that are shaping Ontario’s energy future, including the need to strengthen domestic transformer manufacturing, improve…
October 7, 2026 The Independent Electricity System Operator’s (IESO) innovative and industry-leading energy-efficiency programs were recognized today through the ENERGY STAR® 2026 Utility of the Year Award. This award is the IESO’s second Utility of the Year win and sixth overall ENERGY STAR Canada Award recognition. Electricity demand in Ontario is rising rapidly as a result…
October 7, 2026 Alectra has completed Phase 2 of the Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations (PAIR) Committed program, marking another important step in the company’s ongoing work to advance and build respectful, reciprocal and meaningful relationships with Indigenous communities. Offered by the Canadian Council for Indigenous Business (CCIB), PAIR is a progressive framework that helps…
October 7, 2026 In response to facility maintenance recently requested to start this upcoming winter period through 2027 and 2028, the IESO is taking steps to secure additional short-term capacity to allow for required infrastructure maintenance and ensure system reliability. Revised 2026/2027 Capacity Auction Targets The IESO will increase the target for this year’s capacity…
October 7, 2026 In preparation for the upcoming winter season, the IESO will be conducting its annual Cold Weather Preparedness Survey in coordination with generation and transmission facilities. Severe cold weather conditions can present operational challenges that may affect the IESO’s ability to maintain reliable system operations. The data collected through this survey will inform…
September 7, 2026 Funding supports homeowners and affordable housing providers in reducing energy costs and improving quality of life, while adding jobs to communities coast-to-coast The Government of Canada and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) today announced that $66.3 million in funding has been approved for 162 energy efficiency projects across the country. The…
September 7, 2026 Bell announced the completion of a major broadband infrastructure project, delivered in collaboration with the Government of Nova Scotia, that will bring high-speed fibre Internet access to approximately 184 homes and businesses on Big and Little Tancook Islands, helping connect one of Nova Scotia’s most remote island communities to new opportunities for…
Global Data Centre & Cloud Expo Canada (GDCC) is Canada’s biggest data centre and digital infrastructure event, bringing together…
September 22, 2026 The provincial government has eliminated the tuition fee for apprenticeship-level training. “Apprentices can now complete their technical training without paying tuition, saving the average apprentice about $2,720 over the course of their training,” said Premier Susan Holt. “That means more New Brunswickers can choose a career in the skilled trades without having…