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Canada Light Expo: Landscape Lighting Ideas for Outdoor Spaces in 2026
Outdoor spaces are no longer viewed simply as extensions of a property, they have become an integral part of modern architecture and lifestyle. Whether it is a residential garden, a commercial landscape, a hospitality venue or a public park, thoughtful landscape lighting plays a significant role in enhancing aesthetics, improving safety and creating memorable outdoor experiences. As lighting technologies continue to evolve, property owners and designers are moving beyond traditional fixtures to embrace solutions that combine functionality, energy efficiency, and intelligent control.
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Introducing SIGMA 2 Trimless
Redesigned with push-button clips, SIGMA 2 Trimless sits flush with the drywall for an uninterrupted ceiling. It’s the perfect solution for designs that call for a quiet ceiling, where the fixture disappears and the lighting takes over. With 14 new configurations, tailor the fixture to your space. Use it across residential spaces where a trimless finish is non-negotiable, retail and boutiques where adjustable light matters, and hospitality settings where the ceiling itself is a design element…
Changing Scene
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Wow Lighting and Controls Appoint Shane Draganiuk as New Alberta Grooming Team Manager
Wow Lighting and Controls is excited to announce that Shane Draganiuk has accepted the role of Alberta Grooming Team Manager. Since the formation of the provincial Grooming Team, Shane has consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership, dedication, and a commitment to building a strong foundation for the team’s success. He has been instrumental in developing and implementing… Read More…
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SLS Group Announces Travis Kershaw as New Distributor & Contractor Sales for the BC Interior
SLS Group welcomes their new Distributor & Contractor Sales for the BC Interior, Travis Kershaw. Travis brings a strong combination of hands-on electrical expertise and sales experience to the SLS team. As a Red Seal Journeyman Electrician with a background in lighting and electrical distribution, he has built lasting relationships throughout British Columbia’s electrical community… Read More…
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ABB Emergi-Lite: ESC-BLD Series – Steel Combination Unit /Pictogram Sign Lighting
Enjoy easy supply and install for the Emergi-Lite ESC-BLD Series combination emergency light battery unit and pictogram sign. The unit shall be made of solid steel sheet metal and be suitable for universal mounting: wall, end, or ceiling. The light source shall be white light-emitting diodes (LED) and shall provide even illumination in normal and emergency operation…
Design
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Leviton: How to Choose Sensors for Commercial Buildings – From Components to Infrastructure
For years, sensors in commercial buildings have been treated as simple, interchangeable components—selected late and driven by cost. That approach made sense when their role was limited. It no longer does. Today’s sensors, especially Smart Ceiling Mount Sensors (CMS), play a much larger role in lighting control systems and building automation systems. They influence lighting,… Read More…
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Axis Lighting: Hagersville Library, ON – Lighting Project Highlight
The newly opened Hagersville Library + Active Living Centre brings together community, learning, and wellness within a flexible, multi-use environment. The facility includes a 3,900-sf library, 2,000 sf atrium, 840 sf program room, and a 4,855 sf multi-functional rental space designed to support a wide range of activities. Axis Lighting’s Zen series was selected to… Read More…
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New & Improved Driver for Every Dimming Protocol
The Infini Drive 24V LED driver is back and better than ever. Following field feedback, Magic Lite redesigned the wire entry point for easier access and added a neutral input to the 120V terminal block. It still delivers 5-in-1 dimming (TRIAC/MLV, ELV, 0–10V, PWM, and Resistance/Potentiometer) with no minimum load, flicker-free output, and a 5-year warranty. UL/cUL certified and IP54 rated…
New Products
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ABB Emergi-Lite: CM-R Series – Dedicated Indoor LED Remote Fixtures
ABB Emergi-Lite’s CM-R Series dedicated indoor LED remote fixtures are only compatible with the CM-SB steel battery and CM-SC steel combo series. The CM-R Series is constructed with a thermoplastic housing, has a 2W LED head, and is offered in single or double configurations. Ceiling or wall mount installation is easy to perform, while the… Read More…
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NEXLEDS: 6″ LED Split Deep Regress Downlight – NX-CDL-E2T6-45W-5C-DV
NEXLEDS 6″ LED split deep regress commercial downlight series are available in 3 different light engines and can fit 6″, 8,” and 10″ round trims. Its spun aluminum reflector is integrated with a haze finish and white trim ring that is shadow free. The fixture comes with durable tension clips, allowing for fast, easy and… Read More…
Lighting Design & Specification
This special bi-monthly digest has the broadest reach of those that are involved in all aspects of the electrical lighting design and specification industry across Canada. LDS is designed to provide lighting professionals insight and intelligence on those developments in the industry that effect design and specification. From corporate news to new technologies, products and insightful opinions, LDS will become your first read in the lighting industry in Canada. Published bi-monthly on Thursdays.
