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In case you were wondering, Robertson Electric—also an Ontario-based Sonepar company—remains unchanged, as it is a separate national business in Canada.
- Anthony Capkun, Editor-Publisher
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A day after an Ipsos poll showed a majority of British Columbians oppose the implementation of new-car EV sales mandates, Ottawa announced it will help fund several projects that will improve EV charging availability in the province, supporting the installation of 495 chargers.
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Manitoba Hydro’s 2024-25 annual report shows a consolidated net loss of $63 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025. This comes on the heels of a consolidated net loss of $157 million the previous fiscal year. President & CEO Allan Danroth says there’s just not enough water. “This is the second low-water year in a row, and third Manitoba Hydro has experienced in four years,” he said.
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The Fluke 1535 and 1537 - 2,500 V Insulation Resistance Testers simplify frontline troubleshooting on the factory floor or at a solar installation in the field.
- Selectable voltages of 250 V-2500 V
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- Short circuit current up to 5mA for fast, stable measurements
- Automatically calculate PI and DAR
- Perform 1,300+ insulation tests on a single charge
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Loblaw Companies Ltd. is planning the installation of Canada’s largest rooftop solar system at its East Gwillimbury distribution centre (DC) in Ontario. “From the moment we began construction [...], we knew we needed to take full advantage of the rooftop space to generate clean, renewable energy for the facility,” said Loblaw’s Tom Marson, adding that the solar installation will work alongside several other sustainable features at the DC.
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Ideal for both exposed and buried applications, Westlake Pipe & Fittings’ full line of electrical PVC pipe and fittings products conform to industry standards, providing versatility and reliability in electrical installations. With high-volume warehouses and a wide distribution network, we are committed to supplying the products you need to install electricity to connect homes and businesses.
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With 278 lithium-ion battery units—each weighing more than 84,000 lb—now drawing and storing power from Ontario’s electricity grid, the Oneida Energy Storage Project is the largest battery energy storage facility in operation in Canada, and among the largest globally.
“One of the things that I’m really proud of with this project is that it was delivered safely: 300,000 hours of effort and zero incidents. That is something I’m super proud of [...]” says Northland Power president & CEO Christine Healy.
The project was, in fact, recognized by the Electrical Safety Authority for its exceptional worksite safety performance.
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Sonepar is consolidating its five Ontario distributor brands—Aztec, Dixon, Electrozad, MGM, Sesco—under just two. Aztec, Dixon, and MGM will rebrand under a refreshed Dixon banner, while Sesco adopts a new Electrozad brand. According to Sonepar Ontario president James Taylor, “the alignment of Ontario from five distinct brands to two will allow us to leverage our size and shared knowledge [...]”.
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Ontario’s Workplace Safety & Insurance Board announced the average premium rate for businesses in 2026 will be reduced to $1.23 per $100 of insurable payroll, down $0.02 from this year. While this does not sound like a lot, the most important takeaway is the fact that rates continue to go down. In fact, this marks the seventh time in the last 10 years the WSIB has reduced the average premium rate, reducing it by more than 50% since 2017.
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| INDIGENOUS YEAR IN REVIEW |
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EB Horsman & Son announced the appointment of Stephen Murray as Calgary branch manager and Maxim Laberge as process instrumentation manager. A Canada Best Managed company for over 15 years, EBH & Son is a full-line electrical wholesaler headquartered in British Columbia.
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Buick possesses over 20 years of executive leadership experience in supply chain, operations, and people development, most recently serving as vice-president of operations and strategy at Eastern Engineered Wood Products Inc.
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LAST DAY, Toronto. Developed by the Canadian Renewable Energy Association, “ETC is a hub for cutting-edge technologies and groundbreaking solutions in the renewable energy landscape.”
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October 23, Toronto. Hosted by the Electrical Contractors Association of Ontario, Mechanical Contractors Association of Ontario, and Construction Labour Relations Association of Ontario.
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October 27-30, Chicago. AD is North America’s largest marketing/buying group for construction and industrial supplies.
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November 5-6, Vancouver. The Canadian Institute of Plumbing and Heating (CIPH) is partnering with the BC Electrical Association (BCEA) and Alberta Electrical Alliance (AEA) to produce the event.
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January 20-22, Toronto. The EDA represents Ontario’s local distribution companies. EDIST attracts over 1,000 professionals involved with “Electricity, Distribution, Information Systems and Technology.“
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February 19, Toronto. Nominations are still being accepted for Electricity Human Resources Canada’s 2025 Awards of Excellence (deadline October 31).
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March 23-25, Edmonton. The IEEE IAS ESTMP Workshop provides a forum for exchanging and advancing industry knowledge in the areas of electrical safety, engineering, project optimization, maintenance and reliability of electrical systems.
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