Reminder that booths are still on sale for our joint tradeshow in November with the Canadian Institute for Plumbing and Heating at the PNE, Vancouver. This two day tradeshow on November 4th & 5th will feature new product demonstrations, a podcast stage, and seminars from companies from across Canada and the world. Get your booth today at the link below!

BCEA's Island Committee presents a Self-Defence for Women, 2-day class at the Victoria Judo Club starting at 10am on May 3rd and May 10th. Empower yourself with confidence and safety by joining this class, which features two sessions of essential strategies and techniques taught by certified female black belt judo instructors. Don't miss this opportunity to learn important skills to feel secure in any situation. 

Only 15 people can attend these sessions, so sign up fast at the link below!

Join our Interior members this summer at our annual Okanagan Golf Tournament at Sunset Ranch Golf and Country Club on June 11th, with a shotgun start at 1:30pm. Professional long driver & trick shot artist, Mike Lowe, will be in attendance at our feature fundraising hole hitting drives for BCEAs Scholarship Fund. Donate and have a chance to win a golf trip of a lifetime!

Ace Sponsor: Guillevin International        Par Sponsor: City Electric Supply

Tickets and sponsorships are on sale now at the link below.

BCEA's annual scholarship applications are now open!

All children and grandchildren of BCEA members are eligible to apply. Download the form at the link below, fill it out, and send it back to beth@bcea.bc.ca by June 30th to be considered. Winners are determined by August 2025.

Registration for our online Basic Electricity Course is now live. This course is a great primer for anyone new to the industry or who wants a refresher on the more basic aspects of the supply chain industry. The cost is $299 GST for members and $399 GST for non-members. Upon registration, you can complete the course at your own pace.

The BC government wants to ensure that businesses are paid promptly for work performed on (or material provided to) construction projects. Staff at the office of the Ministry of Attorney General have been investigating the issue of payment delay in the construction industry, including legislaltion introduced in other jurisdictions. 

Source: Government of British Columbia

ESA and EFC are raising awareness on an increasing safety concern the ESA has identified surrounding meter base installations.

Source: Electrical Industry News Week

As of this month, there are 591 charging ports for battery-electric vehicles across BC Hydro’s public charging network.

Source: Daily Hive