September 8, 2026 Nova Scotia is inviting tidal energy developers to test their smaller-scale in-stream devices in the Bay of Fundy. It will be an opportunity for companies to evaluate emerging tidal energy technologies in real-world conditions while collecting technical, operational and environmental data. Projects will be connected to the power grid. “We are opening…
September 8, 2026 After briefly becoming one of Canada’s most famous islands, the floating island on Williston Reservoir has been found. The island, which captured international attention after it appeared near Finlay Bay and then seemingly vanished, has been located through a combination of satellite imagery, observations from small aircraft and reports from boaters. The…
September 8, 2026 Newfoundland Power is warning about the dangers of tampering with electrical infrastructure after break-ins and thefts occurred at substations in Gambo, Hare Bay and Greenspond, resulting in power outages in the surrounding communities. Newfoundland and Labrador RCMP is investigating. Evidence of the break-ins was discovered early this morning. The suspect or suspects…
September 8, 2026 Construction is underway at Northern Transformers’ new facility in Innisfil, marking an exciting milestone in the continued growth of the company. “Following our groundbreaking ceremony in September 2025, the project is progressing well, and the new facility is beginning to take shape,” the company said on their website. “These recent photos showcase…
August 25, 2026 Canadian steel is helping build the future of this country. When Canadian steel succeeds, Canada succeeds, and that’s why bold new action is being taken to strengthen the movement of Canadian steel within domestic markets. As Canada works to build a stronger, more self-reliant economy, creating new opportunities for Canadian steel producers…
August 25, 2026 The Ontario government launched a framework for its Data Centre Playbook, which aims to help the province attract the best data centre investments that drive economic growth, ensure Canadians’ data remains in Canada and deliver significant and meaningful benefits to local communities. This framework will also ensure data centres pay the full cost…
August 25, 2026 Canadian Solar Inc. announced that e-STORAGE, its energy storage solutions business, has successfully completed Large-Scale Fire Testing (LSFT) for its KuBank 3.0 commercial and industrial (C&I) energy storage system under the latest UL 9540A:2026 standard, becoming the industry’s first to pass this rigorous large-scale fire test. KuBank 3.0 delivers up to 940 kWh of energy…
August 25, 2026 Aug 9, 2026: BC Hydro crews achieved a major milestone yesterday, restoring power to approximately 2,700 customers affected by the Bradley Creek wildfire following extensive repairs to infrastructure damaged by wildfire and the windstorm that swept through the area last weekend. Power was restored in phases throughout the afternoon and evening as…
August 25, 2026 Every year, one special day at the Capital Fair is dedicated to accessibility for families in Ottawa. Special Needs Day is a heartwarming tradition designed specifically for children and adults with physical and developmental disabilities, as well as sensory sensitivities. This partnership brings all the magic of the fairgrounds–from midway rides to…
August 25, 2026 As electric vehicle (EV) adoption continues to grow, Oakville Hydro is participating in a new Ontario-wide project that will help local electricity distributors better understand and manage the impact of EV charging on the electricity grid. The project, led by BluWave-ai, brings together Oakville Hydro and other Ontario local distribution companies (LDCs)…
August 24, 2026 Company initiates public safety power shutoff for first time in its history during second quarter of 2026 AltaLink is committed to reducing the likelihood of its transmission system igniting a catastrophic wildfire. During the second quarter of 2026, for the first time in AltaLink’s history, AltaLink initiated its public safety power shutoff…
August 24, 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…
August 24, 2026 Ontario’s electricity needs are growing and new transmission infrastructure is essential to support economic development, integrate new generation resources, and ensure a reliable electricity system for the future. The IESO has released three bulk transmission plans covering the east, south and central, and north of Sudbury areas of the province, each recommending…
August 24, 2026 This enhanced agreement lays the foundation for the largest renewable energy project in North America. Tony Wakeham, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, joined Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada, and Christine Fréchette, Premier of Quebec, and representatives from Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro and Hydro-Quebec to announce a new deal to develop Churchill…
August 12, 2026 Canadian Strategic Missions Corporation (CSMC) is honoured to announce that it is receiving a $4.5 million Government of Canada investment through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario) to advance Canadian-made energy solutions that will secure the North. This investment is a major milestone that will accelerate the development of CSMC’s…
August 12, 2026 Annual Community Meeting highlights how a model already used in Oakville, Ont., could let Saint John Energy grow while keeping rates low Saint John Energy says modernizing the century-old provincial legislation that governs the utility would help protect affordability for customers and create new opportunities for the community, pointing to a model…