Sustainable Urban Development Starts With Streetlight Transformation from Cyclone
February 16, 2026

The City of Val-d'Or, in the heart of Quebec’s Abitibi-Témiscamingue region, undertook a major streetlight revitalization project on 7th Street, a principal north-south artery. By updating public lighting, it would improve energy efficiency, give this iconic area a contemporary look, and preserve its urban identity. Old streetlights on 7th Street had been part of the landscape for several decades. Although much loved, they had reached the end of their useful life. Spare parts were no longer available, the lights consumed excessive electricity and caused significant light pollution. Read more

January 2026 NEMA Electroindustry Business Confidence Index
February 12, 2026

The Current Conditions component declined to 55.6, down sharply from 72.2 in December. Respondents reported that 22 percent experienced “better” conditions, 11 percent reported “worse,” and 67 percent saw conditions remain unchanged. Compared to last month, the distribution of responses reflects a pullback in momentum and greater variability in operating conditions across firms. Overall sentiment remains slightly expansionary, but at a notably weaker level than in December. Read more