EBMag's associate editor, Alyssa Dalton, was in Brookfield, Wisc., last week for a special media preview at Milwaukee Electric Tool's corporate headquarters. Multiple new products were out on display... many of which we are not allowed to tell you about yet!! Here are some photos from the event, including our very own Alyssa testing out her tool skills. (Photos A. Dalton.)

Electrical Business’ editor, Anthony Capkun, recently returned from CSA’s Annual Conference and Committee Week in beautiful Quebec City, Que., and what an amazing experience. It is here that the top minds gather to discuss the important matter of advancing society through CSA’s consensus-built standards, like the Canadian Electrical Code.

EBMag was there as GE Energy’s Industrial Solutions business celebrated the five-year anniversary its Canadian Assembly Centre (Mississauga, Ont.), saying the centre exemplifies “the company’s commitment to providing timelier, cost-effective service to its customers operating in Canada”. CLICK HERE for VIDEO.

EBMag’s editor, Anthony Capkun, was pleased to attend Manitoba Electrical League’s (MEL’s) “Current Connections” Electrical Showcase. It was great to meet the league’s ‘newish’ general manager, Gord Macpherson (VIDEO to come), as well as the many loyal Electrical Business readers—both exhibitors and attendees.

EBMag editor Anthony Capkun had the opportunity to pop in on a supper meeting of the Prairie Chapter of the International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI). It was great catching up with friends and acquaintances, and making some new friends to boot—like our new pals Arthur Lennie, Stan Norn, Kevin Dunbar and Ron Hiscock from the Northwest Territories (Photo 7).

May 28, 2012 - EBMag's associate editor Alyssa Dalton joined the celebrations this past weekend as the Electrical Contractors Association of Alberta (ECAA) commemorated its 50th anniversary. Many congratulations, everyone!

EBMag is back from CanSIA (Canadian Solar Industries Association)'s eventful Solar Ontario Conference in London, Ont. This year's two-day event doubled in size from last year - pulling 100 booths and 1000 attendees. This gallery contains photos from a tour of London Transit's new solar installation (sponsored by Schletter, Siliken and Solsmart), opening reception, panel speakers, and the tradeshow floor. (Photos A. Dalton.)

EBMag had the opportunity to pop in on the grand opening of Chatsworth Products Inc.’s (CPI) new Canadian sales office & product showroom—the company’s first solid footprint in Canada. As the banner reads: “CPI Enters the Great White North”.

EBMag just returned from the Ontario Electrical League’s (OEL’s) Electrical Industry Conference in Ottawa, and what an occasion! This year marks the association’s 90th anniversary, which started January 11, 1922, as the Electric Service League of Ontario.

May 7, 2012 - After a long week at the office, don't we all need a trip to the racetracks? Last Friday, Ontario Energy Network (OEN) held its annual Spring Networking Event at Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto, Ont., and EBMag's associate editor Alyssa Dalton was there to join in the festivities. The event pulled a great turnout and capped off with a raffle draw. (Photos A. Dalton.)