August 25, 2026 Norther Transformer announced on LinkedIn at they successfully completed a heat run test of another 100 MVA, 230 kV power transformer this month to highlight the work done by their testing team. “This type of test goes far beyond reaching thermal stability. It requires detailed planning, continuous monitoring, and precise execution over…
August 25, 2026 Three new and higher power charging stations for light- and medium-duty electric vehicles added along with expanded accessibility features Electric vehicle (EV) drivers in B.C.’s Okanagan and Boundary Country regions now have faster, more accessible charging options, with FortisBC Inc. (FortisBC) opening three new high-powered EV charging stations in Rock Creek and…
August 25, 2026 In partnership with the ZooShare and the Toronto Zoo, EnerFORGE is working to develop a renewable biogas digester that will use animal and food waste, provided partially by the Toronto Zoo, to offset nearly one third of the zoo’s electricity demand. This first of its kind project in Canada, has received $2.7…
August 25, 2026 People and businesses along Vancouver’s busy Broadway corridor are set to benefit from greater reliability and capacity as BC Hydro’s expansion of the Mount Pleasant Substation moves ahead. The project will increase the substation’s capacity, a key pillar of BC Hydro’s Powering Growth, Fueling Opportunity strategy, which focuses on conserving energy, optimizing…
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 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 Fibre expansion on Cortes Island is gaining momentum once again. Today, 205 households are connected to CityWest’s fibre network, with 1,024 homes eligible for service as construction continues across the island. Over the coming months, residents can expect to see crews working in additional neighbourhoods as CityWest advances its commitment to bringing…
August 12, 2026 Utility wins Esri SAG Award for GIS-based dam safety system that improves risk insight, decisions and community safety in British Columbia Esri Canada congratulates BC Hydro for receiving the prestigious Esri Special Achievement in GIS (SAG) Award for its Dam Safety Information System (DSIS). BC Hydro was selected from thousands of Esri customer organizations…
August 12, 2026 Atlantic Canadian utility recognized for using geographic information systems to support grid resilience, operational continuity and modernization Esri Canada congratulates Nova Scotia Power on receiving the Esri Special Achievement in GIS (SAG) Award for its innovative use of geographic information system (GIS) technology to support grid resilience, operational continuity and digital transformation. Presented annually…
August 12, 2026 Hydro One announced that its Etobicoke Greenway transmission line is now in service. The new six-kilometre, 230-kilovolt transmission line between Richview Transformer Station (TS) and Manby TS in Etobicoke has added approximately 300 megawatts of capacity to the region, enough to power all the homes in Etobicoke, twice. This additional capacity will…
August 12, 2026 Black & McDonald’s ongoing work at SaskPower’s new Aspen Power Station—a 370‑megawatt natural gas facility near Lanigan, Saskatchewan—has become a standout example of technical excellence, cross‑trade coordination, and disciplined project planning. The project spans three major scopes delivered under a single site‑wide program managed by Burns & McDonnell, with SaskPower as the…
August 10, 2026 CityWest is expanding its fibre network to Cluculz Lake, bringing reliable, high-speed internet to the community. Construction is now underway, marking another step in CityWest’s commitment to improving digital connectivity across rural and northern British Columbia. Once complete, residents will have access to fibre internet designed to support streaming, remote work, online learning,…
August 10, 2026 The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB), RFNow Inc. (RFNow) and CVC DIF (DIF Capital Partners) are investing in a $190 million project to expand high-speed internet service in rural Saskatchewan. Under the terms of the agreement, the CIB is loaning $34.5 million to RFNow, which will be responsible for all aspects of construction, installation, operations and maintenance of…
July 23, 2026 Maritime provinces are at a pivotal moment in their energy transition, with each province committed to ensuring reliable, affordable and sustainable electricity systems for its citizens. The provinces of New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore whether greater regional co-operation could improve affordability,…
July 22, 2026 The federal government announced over $4.5 million in funding from Natural Resources Canada’s Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program (SREPs) for the Saint-Jean-Baptiste Regional Electricity Cooperative’s Electricity Distribution System Modernization Project, which services 16 municipalities in Montérégie and Estrie. This project will: This announcement demonstrates how the federal government is supporting…