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Toronto Hydro recognized for workplace health and safety

Toronto Hydro has received the Canada’s Safest Employers Gold Safety Award in the Utilities and Electrical Category and the 2017 Canadian Electrical Association (CEA) President’s Award of Excellence in Employee Safety.


Court decides for ENMAX over date of Battle River Power PPA termination

While ENMAX contended January 1, 2016 was the date on which the Balancing Pool assumed the rights and obligations under the PPA, the Balancing Pool contended the effective date of termination was delayed until July 13, 2016.


EFC scholarship program provides $154,000 across 57 scholarships

The EFC says the program is “of prime importance for the electrical and electronics industries as it provides an opportunity for EFC members to join under a proven program.”


ABB to supply Société de transport de Laval with 450 kW heavy vehicle fast charge system

ABB will be providing a full-scope project, including installation and civil works. The installation is scheduled for mid-2018 and will be supported by a team from ABB’s North American Centre of Excellence in E-Mobility.


Paul Hill assuming presidency of Houle Electric

He takes over the reins from current president of 20 years, Robert Lashin, who will remain as company CEO and chair of board.
 
 
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ECA of Alberta’s 55th Anniversary Convention and Training Day

Sheri and her team at Electrical Contractors Association of Alberta do a great job assembling speakers who deliver informative, timely presentations at the association’s training days, and 2017’s instalment was no exception. » Read full article
 
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Litetronics

Litetronics new LED flat panel fixtures

The panels are offered in 30, 40, and 50W versions and surface or suspension-mount configurations, with a range of colour temperatures and feature 0-10V dimming. » Read full article
PowerScout

Dent Instruments replaces PowerScout 24 with two new multi-circuit power submeters

The PowerScout 12 HD and PowerScout 48 HD monitor voltage, current, power, energy and other electrical parameters on multiple single and/or three-phase systems. » Read full article
Milwaukee

Hilti SDS-max combihammers TE 60-AVR and TE 60-ATC/AVR

Both models have an optimum hole range of 11/16-in. up to 1-9/16-in., a maximum hammer drilling hole diameter of 2-in. and a maximum percussion coring diameter of 4-in. » Read full article
 
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EFC Holiday Celebrations 2017

Dates & Locations: November 30 through December 13 • Various
Info: Electro-Federation Canada invites you to start the holiday season off right by celebrating with industry colleagues and friends from coast-to-coast at an EFC reception. Registration is now open. Visit EBMag’s calendar page for dates and locations.
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NEMRA Annual Conference 2018

Date & Location: January 31 - February 3 • San Diego, Calif.
Info: The National Electrical Manufacturers Representatives Association (NEMRA) is hosting its 2018 annual conference. Among NEMRA’s membership are members of CEMRA, the Canadian Electrical Manufacturers Representatives Association.
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Electrical Inspectors Assoc. of Alberta 2018 annual conference

Date & Location: February 2 - 3 • Edmonton
Info: The Electrical Inspectors Association of Alberta (EIAA) is hosting its annual conference February 2-3, 2018, at the Chateau Louis Hotel & Conference Centre in Edmonton. EIAA’s mission is to promote the uniform and unbiased understanding and application of the Rules & Regulations adopted under Alberta’s Safety Codes Act.
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