Electrical Industry News Week

October 5, 2026 The Adanac team brings industry expertise, strong local relationships, and a commitment to supporting customers – qualities that make Mackinnon Magnetics excited about what they can build together. “This partnership marks another exciting step in expanding our reach and bringing our stock and custom Made-in-Canada dry-type transformers to more distributors, contractors, and projects across both regions.

Skilled Trades Ontario (STO) is pleased to announce that the third annual Ontario Apprenticeship Summit will take place during National Skilled Trades and Technology Week. Industry partners, skilled trades professionals, and apprentices are invited to attend the Toronto Congress Centre on Wednesday, November 4, 2026. STO is also offering exclusive sponsorship opportunities through an open call for sponsors.

October 2, 2026 Considering COR® 2020 or ISO 45001, but not sure which path makes the most sense for your organization? Join 4S Consulting Services Inc. for a complimentary webinar exploring the key differences between these two health and safety management frameworks, including certification timelines, audit requirements, long-term sustainability and available implementation support.

October 2, 2026 Simpro Lightning is Simpro’s AI-First Operating Platform — the field service management platform you already run, now with a brain at its center. It pairs JustAsk, your always-on business intelligence, with a digital workforce of AI agents handling technician training, job preparation, documentation and customer communication, plus platform features built to close everyday execution gaps. Simpro Lightning puts a digital workforce of AI agents to work for field service teams.

October 2, 2026 KNIPEX 4 Pc. Solar Tool Set delivers the essential tools professionals need for precise, reliable photovoltaic installation. Designed for clean cutting, accurate stripping and secure crimping, this set ensures consistent performance when working with solar cables and connectors. The ideal solution for installers who expect accuracy and dependability from every tool.

October 2, 2026 The Ontario government has named a construction manager for the Little Current Swing Bridge replacement project. The new bridge will replace the existing bridge on Highway 6 connecting Manitoulin Island to the mainland, providing reliable, year-round access to the provincial highway network and making it easier for workers and families to connect to jobs, housing and essential services.

October 2, 2026 The world is changing rapidly. In response, Canada is focused on what we can control: building a stronger, more independent, and more sustainable economy. We are leveraging our strengths and moving with speed to open new markets, strengthen supply chains, accelerate projects, and unlock our natural resources. As we build, we are ensuring workers have the protections, security, and opportunities they need to succeed, creating good jobs and greater prosperity for Canadians.

October 2, 2026 Construction is starting on new Pitt Meadows Secondary school The new school will replace 1,100 seats, offering students a safer, more modern environment This new school will include a neighbourhood learning centre with a purpose-built space for Indigenous education, theatre space and a teaching kitchen for community use Construction is beginning on the new Pitt Meadows Secondary school, which will provide students with a safer and more modern environment to learn.

October 2, 2026 Major construction is underway at Woodbine GO Station, marking another significant milestone in the Ontario government’s plan to provide two-way, all-day service across core segments of the GO Transit network. Crews are now building station platforms that will connect thousands of daily riders to the Kitchener GO Line, Union-Pearson (UP) Express and regional transit services across Toronto, York Region, Brampton and Mississauga.

October 2, 2026 Hammond Power Solutions announced that it has signed a long-term lease for a new manufacturing facility in Fort Worth, Texas. The facility will expand HPS’s ability to serve U.S.-based customers requiring large standard and custom-engineered transformers. The Fort Worth facility is strategically located to improve proximity to key customers, shorten delivery distances for certain products, and enhance HPS’s ability to serve core end markets.