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Industry “powers up” for Ukrainian and other newcomers

Electricity Human Resources Canada opened a new segment of its national job board, and launched new funding and resources for employers to recruit and retain internationally trained workers for workplace opportunities in Canada’s electricity sector. “Matching the many skilled Ukrainian professionals arriving in Canada with job vacancies in the electricity sector will help fill critical labour shortages [...],” said Michelle Branigan, CEO.


Broadstreet gets $993K for installation of Level 2 chargers

Broadstreet Properties Ltd. is getting over $899,000 from Natural Resources Canada?s Zero-Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program to install 188 Level 2 electric vehicle chargers at various multi-unit residential buildings across Canada. Broadstreet, meantime, is contributing over $993,000, adding that all chargers are now expected to be available to residents.
 
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FEATURED NEWS 
 
Black & McDonald

Black & McDonald supports facilities expansion at Durham College

The contractor is helping expand the skilled trades facilities at Durham College’s Whitby, Ont., campus, committing $100,000 to help fund the new Ontario Power Generation Centre for Skilled Trades and Technology (CSTT). “We’re incredibly proud and appreciative to have Black & McDonald as a partner in our expansion plans and our outreach to demographic groups under-represented in the construction and industrial skilled trades,” said Don Lovisa, president, Durham College. » Read
 
 
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Leviton

Lighting company Current unveils new brand identity

Formerly known as GE Current (a Daintree Company), Current recently unveiled a new identity following its acquisition of Hubbell’s Commercial & Industrial (C&I) Lighting business. Its president and CEO, Manish Bhandari, says the new brand communicates “our shared focus on delivering value to our customers across multiple industries and applications”. » Read more

Prokopetz receives 2022 Darryl Cruickshank Red Seal award

Graham Prokopetz—a field operations supervisor with Botting & Associates in Calgary, Alta.—has been selected to receive the 2022 Darryl Cruickshank Red Seal Industry Award. Bestowed by the Canadian Council of Directors of Apprenticeship, the award recognizes an individual from industry who has made an outstanding contribution to the promotion or development of apprenticeship training in Canada. » Meet Graham
 
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PRODUCTS & SOLUTIONS 
 
Hilti

Hilti unveils 22V Nuron platform

Connectivity is at the core of Hilti’s new 22V cordless battery platform, says the company, “making it part of every tool, battery, and charger now and well into the future”. Nuron is a single platform that, at launch, encompassed more than 60 tools, including jackhammers, angle grinders, and large combi-hammers. All the battery packs and chargers work interchangeably under Nuron ecosystem. » Learn more
Fluke

Expanded abilities for LinkIQ Cable+Network tester

Fluke Networks has upgraded its LinkIQ Cable+Network tester to expand its ability to test and troubleshoot IP networks, test industrial Ethernet cabling, and to support users in 12 languages. The new software is shipping in all new LinkIQ units, but is also available as a free upgrade to existing customers. With version 1.1, you can now verify connectivity and response time to key network devices with one touch of the screen. » Learn more
 
 
Events 
 
Schneider Electric

IEEE IAS Electrical Safety Workshop

Date & Location: March 13, Reno, Nevada » More info

Electro-Federation Canada Annual Conference

Dates & Location: May 30-June 1, Charlevoix, Que. » More info

EUFMC

Dates & Location: June 5-8, Williamsburg, Va. » More info

EASA Convention & Solutions Expo

Dates & Location: June 24-27, Washington, D.C. » More info

The Utility Expo

Dates & Location: September 26-28, Louisville, Ky. » More info

Visit our calendar online for even more industry events. » CLICK HERE