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April 28 - Annual Day of Mourning April 28 for fallen workers
Ontario's Infrastructure Health & Safety Association (IHSA) is recognizing the annual Day of Mourning, April 28, with a widespread provincial campaign that aims to remind workers of their right to refuse unsafe work, highlight the reality of workplace injuries and occupational illnesses, and encourage everyone to eliminate the risks. READ...
Ontario Power Authority and Independent Electricity System Operator to merge?
Ontario is proposing to merge the Ontario Power Authority (OPA) and the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) into a single organization... but why? READ...
Montreal's GE Lighting Solutions facility expands to meet LED demand
The GE Lighting Solutions product development facility for LED lighting products in Montreal, Que., is expanding to meet ''increasing demand for LED products across a broad range of market segments''. READ...
Nedco goes national with Hungry For Change on May 3rd
Nedco Canada has announced next Thursday as national ''Hungry for Change'' Day at Nedco, to help support Canada's electrical industry raising funds to feed vulnerable children. READ...
BC Safety Authority proposes fee increases for 2012-2014
Want to get your voice heard? The BC Safety Authority is inviting feedback on a proposed weighted increase of 3% each year from 2012 through 2014 for electrical, elevating devices, gas, and boilers, pressure vessels and refrigeration fees. READ...
Call for Sponsors for Electricity Sector Council Aboriginal Youth Camp
The Electricity Sector Council (ESC) is looking for sponsors for its Bright Futures Aboriginal Youth Camp in August 2012, which ''introduces a potential future workforce to some of the career opportunities in the electricity and renewable energy industry''. READ...
Worker electrocuted, Westario Power fined $110,000
Westario Power Inc., an Ontario power distribution company, was fined $110,000 for a violation of the Occupational Health and Safety Act after a worker was killed. READ...
IEEE unveils transportation electrification web portal to drive electric vehicles
IEEE's new web portal hopes to ''accelerate the development and implementation of new technologies and innovations'' in the electrified transportation industry. READ...
The Yukon says major electricity savings found through conservation and efficiencies
A recent study finds that, without any energy conservation and efficiency programs, Yukon's total electricity consumption is expected to increase by about 65% by 2030. What else did the study conclude? READ...
