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New Ontario grant aims to help small businesses train apprentices

The Ontario government is investing $20 million to help small businesses jointly sponsor and train apprentices through the new Group Sponsorship Grant program, with the goal of increasing the number of people training and working in the skilled trades.


Troubleshooting an underperforming castle (Cover Feature)

In our cover feature from December 2020, John Vickery discusses the importance of upgrading your education—and equipment—to bring insight to troubleshooting, and delighting clients.


Hydro-Quebec launches new subsidiary for energy storage systems

Hydro-Quebec has launched EVLO Energy Storage Inc., a subsidiary that designs, sells and operates energy storage systems.


The wonDER years: What’s ahead for distributed energy resources?

The landscape for distributed energy resources is evolving rapidly. Pushed mostly by innovators, both regulators and market operators are developing new tools to not only integrate new DERs, but also leverage existing ones.


EDIST 2021 shows us “The Power of Resiliency”

As one of EDA’s largest events in regular years, the recent Electricity, Distribution, Information Systems, Technology virtual event still drew almost 400 participants.


Catalyst partners with RVE in Atlantic Canada

Catalyst Sales & Marketing has partnered with Recharge Véhicule Électrique to offer the latter’s DCC Line of electric vehicle infrastructure hardware in Atlantic Canada.


“The days of rolling a truck each time [for service calls] are over”

“As service departments strive to optimize everything they do, the days of rolling a truck each time are over; virtual and visual is the new normal, even for field teams,” said Luke Krueger, co-founder of Calgary’s ICwhatUC.
 
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Guillevin launches new Datacom business unit

WESCO sold its legacy Datacom business in Canada to Guillevin International which, shortly thereafter, officially announced the creation of a new division: Guillevin Datacom. » Learn more
 
 
SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT - EBPOWERCON 
 
Adrian Thomas

Sustainability, Digitalization & Diversity for 21st Century success

The future belongs to progressive organizations who embrace the evolution of industry toward Sustainability, Digitalization, and Diversity. Join Adrian Thomas as we unpack what they mean for electrical and energy professionals. » Learn more
Martin Stephenson

Opportunities in lighting, controls and UVC

Today and into tomorrow, opportunities will be found in taking lighting to the next level with intelligence and connectivity, as well as germicidal UV-C. Martin Stephenson joins us to discuss these trends. » Learn more
Steven Lupo

Smart buildings as Smart city accelerators

The intersection between the utility services provider and smart cities/smart buildings is here... and growing. Steven Lupo joins us to discuss this intersection, and explain how smart condos and mixed-use facilities offer the perfect incubator for advanced technologies. » Learn more
Stephen Koskoletos

Opportunities in electrified transport

As we continue decarbonizing our society, our focus naturally falls on electrifying Canada’s transportation sector. Join Stephen Koskoletos as we talk about the electrifying opportunities available. » Learn more
Eric Tucker

2025: A construction tech odyssey

Augmented reality, clash detection, cobots, augmentation, 360 project capture... buckle up and get ready to see the future as we join Eric Tucker on his construction tech odyssey. » Learn more
 
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BISCI

BICSI Winter Conference

Dates: February 28-March 4 » More info

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