The iconic Marrette celebrates 100 years!
The Marrette wire connector is what Kleenex is to facial tissue, and the iconic brand is celebrating its 100th anniversary. Congratulations! Meantime, Thomas & Betts is celebrating the milestone with an end user promotion and over $35,000 in prizes. READ...
Ontario, Alberta take Electrical gold at Skills Canada Nationals
Last week, 500 of Canada's best skilled trade and technology students and apprentices participated in the 20th Annual Skills Canada National Competition, the country's Olympiad of skilled trades, and EBMag was there for all the action! READ...
EB CAREERS: Nova Scotia seeks CEO for new apprenticeship agency
To direct the work of its new apprenticeship agency, the Government of Nova Scotia is recruiting a: Chief Executive Officer. Interested in learning more? READ...
EBMag welcomes Melanie Kirk to the team!
Electrical Business Magazine recently expanded its team with the addition of Melanie Kirk as account manager. Welcome to the team!
IBEW jobs threatened as NS Power pursues more outsourcing
Nova Scotia Power has informed IBEW Local 1928 and employees of the results of two RFPs under consideration "to save money for customers". Translation? Areas of work that will be targeted for potential outsourcing. READ...
BC Hydro's aging facilities, like GM Shrum, need work
BC Hydro reports the GM Shrum Generating Station (GMS)—built near Hudson's Hope in 1968 (providing around 23% of the total electricity BC Hydro generates)—will be getting new turbines to add enough generating power for 15,000 homes. READ...
