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I had the opportunity to interview Oneida Energy Storage’s Annette Verschuren and Christine Healy (see Featured, below), both of whom are extremely proud of the project’s safety record.
- Anthony Capkun, Editor-Publisher
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The total value of building permits issued in Canada decreased by $549.4 million (-4.1%) to $12.9 billion in March 2025, reports Statistics Canada. The decrease was led by the non-residential sector (-$716.3 million), which was only slightly tempered by the residential sector (+$166.9 million). The value of non-residential building permits dropped to $4.2 billion in March, marking a 14.5% decline from the previous month.
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Jolt has secured a $194-million loan agreement with the Canada Infrastructure Bank that will help the company expand its electric vehicle charging and digital out-of-home (DOOH) network across Canada. Free charging is made possible through revenue generated from advertisers who participate in the DOOH network.
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With 278 lithium-ion units now drawing and storing power from Ontario’s grid, the Oneida Energy Storage Project has officially entered commercial operation, becoming the largest battery energy storage facility in operation in Canada, and among the largest globally. “As a first-of-its-kind project in Canada, Oneida charts the path for future storage projects across the country,” said Northland Power president & CEO Christine Healy.
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Ready to test your mettle against the latest round of questions that test your knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code-Part I? Questions from our April 2025 edition include:
• Where can you use an enclosure when it is neither neither used in a hazardous location, nor marked as per Table 65?
• What is the IEC equivalent of a #8 AWG conductor?
• When can you install a heater control device 1 m to 500 mm from a shower stall entrance?
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To ensure the safety of its employees, residents, and firefighters, Manitoba Hydro is planning the evacuation of its remaining employees from the Pointe du Bois and Slave Falls generating stations on the Winnipeg River as wildfires threaten to cut off road access to the facilities. Both stations will be left in a safe state with the generating units shut down and water passing through the spillways.
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The DALI Alliance and the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) are collaborating to advance “the development, adoption, and harmonization of educational initiatives around global lighting standards”. The DALI Alliance is the global industry organization for Digital Addressable Lighting Interface lighting control. Established in 1906, IES is a technical and educational authority on illumination.
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Mike Chowen has joined Jebco Agencies (Winnipeg office) and will assume majority ownership of the business in January 2026 from current president Dave Kelly, who will retire early next year.
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Catalyst Sales & Marketing, a manufacturer rep agency serving Atlantic Canada, welcomed Bronte MacLeod to the team as customer experience specialist. “We’re excited to welcome Bronte to Team Catalyst,” said Aaron Harvey, business development. Originally from Australia, MacLeod possesses a Bachelor of Science, Diploma in Engineering from Halifax’s Saint Mary’s University.
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May 22-25, Edmonton. The Electrical Contractors Association of Alberta is hosting its annual conference at the JW Marriott (ICE District).
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May 26, Zoom Webinar. The electrical engineering and specifying community is invited to join us to learn about the emerging role of direct current (DC) power in buildings: how it works, why it’s gaining traction, and where it’s best applied.
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May 29, Regina. Through SCNC, Skills/Compétences Canada promotes skilled trade and technology careers to Canadian youth.
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June 5, Niagara Falls, Ont. “Mark your calendars and get ready for an insightful and engaging event!” says Electrical Contractors Association of Ontario.
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June 5, Toronto. With over 250 delegates already registered, organizers say seating for the event is limited.
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June 12-13, Victoria. The Electrical Contractors Association of British Columbia is hosting its 2025 conference and annual general meeting at the Fairmont Empress.
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June 18, Milton, Ont. The tournament is hosted by Electrical Contractors Association of Ontario and IBEW Construction Council of Ontario.
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