Electrical Business Magazine

BC Hydro is investing $200 million toward the expansion and modernization of Burnaby’s Newell Substation; adding the capacity to serve 15,000 more customers. The upgrades look to replace equipment at the nearly 70-year-old station that is approaching end of life.

Skilled Trades Ontario has opened nominations for its 2026 Ontario Apprenticeship Awards, with recipients set to be announced at the Ontario Apprenticeship Summit, taking place November 4 at the Toronto Congress Centre. Submissions are open until September 25, with the awards looking to recognize outstanding apprentices, journeypersons, organizations, and skilled trades leaders from Ontario’s apprenticeship system across four different categories.

On August 17, Prime Minister Mark Carney, alongside the Premier of Quebec Christine Fréchette, Premier of Newfoundland & Labrador Tony Wakeham, and the CEOs of Hydro-Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro, announced a historic agreement to upgrade and expand the Churchill Falls Generating Station in Newfoundland.

The Ontario government is investing more than $6 million through its Pre-Apprenticeship Training Program, Apprenticeship Capital Grant, and Skills Development Fund Capital Stream to support skilled trades training in Hamilton, Ont. and surrounding areas. Funding will be provided to eight organizations, helping nearly 200 prospective trainees prepare for in-demand jobs across the skilled trades. Of these organizations, Mohawk College is receiving the largest investment at more than $2.6 million.

Mississauga, Ont.-based Nuclea Energy Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement with Saint John, NB’s Moltex Energy to acquire its advanced nuclear technology portfolio. Acquired assets include 80 granted patents across nine patent families, including Moltex’s Stable Salt Reactor – Wasteburner (SSR-W) and FLEX reactor technologies, along with its Waste to Stable Salt (WATTS) used nuclear fuel recycling process.

Littelfuse Inc., a manufacturer of electrical energy transfer solutions, has appointed Adanac Sales as its official Energy & Industrial Infrastructure (EII) manufacturer’s representative in the British Columbia and Yukon markets. Adanac Sales is an electrical equipment manufacturer’s representative based in Port Coquitlam, B.C., with additional offices in Kelowna and Victoria.

Michael Hanna has been appointed CFO of Classic Fire + Life Safety. (Photo: Classic Fire + Life Safety) Classic Fire + Life Safety, a Canadian fire and life safety company serving the global market, has appointed Michael Hanna to the role of chief financial officer. Hanna brings extensive leadership experience in change management, financial performance, and sustainable organizational growth to the role, including 12 years at Weston Foods.

L–R: Shaun MacGarvie has been promoted to VP of national sales for Schneider Electric Canada, with Sophie Chadebaud promoted to VP of marketing. (Photos: Schneider Electric) Schneider Electric Canada has made two appointments to its leadership team, with Shaun MacGarvie promoted to the role of vice president of national sales and Sophie Chadefaud promoted to vice president of marketing.

Fergus, Ont. Mayor Shawn Watters presents a certificate to Nexans' Tim King, recognizing the facility's 60th anniversary. (Photo: Nexans) On August 6, Nexans Canada’s Fergus, Ont. manufacturing facility hosted employees, families, community partners, and local dignitaries to celebrate 60 years of the plant and its role in Canada’s electrical infrastructure. Founded in August 1966, the now-270,000 sq. ft.

Following an investment of more than $4.8 million from the federal government and local communities, net metered solar panels have been installed across 10 Mi’kmaw communities in Nova Scotia. Participating First Nations communities include Acadia, Annapolis Valley, Eskasoni, Glooscap, Millbrook, Paqtnkek, Pictor Landing, Potlotek, Wagmatcook, and Waycobah.