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November 7, 2018
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The Buildings Show

CANEW 2018 enhances airport electrical skills

The workshop served as a forum to discuss issues of national scope, provided specialized electrical training and allowed technical professionals from different sites to interact and exchange information of mutual interest.


Technical Safety BC highlights common causes of residential electrical fires

As in past years, one of the highlights of the companhy’s North American Meeting was the Spirit of Independence awards diner.


OPG awards scholarships to Indigenous students

Valued at up to $5,000, the scholarships are named for John Wesley Beaver, who graduated as an electrical engineer from Queen's University and worked at Ontario Hydro for 23 years, beginning in 1949.


Nicola Rueschmann joins Standard Products as Western Canada account manager

Rueschmann has a degree in interior design, lighting certification and more than 18 years’ experience. She has worked with well-known designers and taught college students in lighting.
 
 
FEATURED NEWS 
 
Standby Power

Standby power means additional business opportunities for electrical contractors

Adding standby generator sales to your existing business is as simple as learning what your customers want, brushing up on your knowledge of the technology and learning how to transfer your current skill set. » Read full article
 
Products & Solutions 
 
JVLM

JVLM Series promises smallest junction box and driver combo for LEDs

The new series integrates the provision of 40, 60 or 100 W of Class 2 constant voltage power within a low-profile box, reportedly one-sixth the overall size of competing products. » Read full article
Pioneer

Pioneer develops switch assemblies for unit substations

Each package combines full-load current interrupting capabilities with calibrated fuse protection, suitable for industrial, commercial and utility applications. » Read full article
LEDLumina

LEDLumina BS400 lights up parking garages

Listed by the DesignLights Consortium (DLC) specifically for parking garages and carrying an ingress protection (IP) 66 rating, Beghelli Canada’s new luminaire offers 0 to 10-V dimming. » Read full article
 
EVENT CALENDAR 
 

APPrO 2018

Dates & Locations: November 12-13 • Toronto
Info: The 30th annual Canadian Power Conference & Networking Centre will be hosted at the Westin Harbour Castle in downtown Toronto, featuring presentations from industry professionals about changes in the energy industry.
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LINK Conference 2018

Dates & Locations: November 14-15 • Vancouver
Info: The B.C. Electrical Association (BCEA) presents its third annual LINK Conference at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, featuring speakers, training opportunities and more.
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The Buildings Show

Date & Location: November 28-30 • Toronto
Info: The Buildings Show, now celebrating its 30th anniversary, has become North America's largest event with products, services, educational programming and professional networking for the design, architecture, construction and real estate sectors. This year, STONEX Canada relocates with the World of Concrete Toronto Pavilion and the HomeBuilder & Renovator Expo in the Metro Toronto Convention Centre’s North Building, while Construct Canada and PM Expo expand in the South Building.
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