BC Hydro Finds Incandescent Bulbs Still Rule in B.C. Homes

April 26, 2018

A recent BC Hydro survey reveals that inefficient incandescent bulbs remain the most widely used type of residential lighting across the province.

While LED bulb adoption is on the rise, more than three quarters of British Columbians report having at least one incandescent bulb in their home. The average family home has just under 40 light bulbs, and nearly half (an average of 17) are incandescent bulbs.

This is despite the fact that retailers have phased out sales of most types of incandescent bulbs since new energy performance standards were implemented by the federal government in 2014.

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Fluxwerx Wins Two Back-to-Back International Design Awards

The Fluxwerx Portal family of luminaires has been selected as the winner of iF PRODUCT DESIGN and Red Dot Product Design 2021 annual awards, two of the world’s most sought-after quality marks for good design.

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On April 20 Join Standard in Supporting Habitat for Humanity Canada

A portion of any purchase you make from Standard on April 20 will be donated to Habitat for Humanity Canada, helping to provide more affordable housing for low income, hard-working families…

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OCL Partners with BIOS

OCL has announced a partnership with BIOS Lighting Solutions – providing access to a full suite of circadian lighting solutions designed around human biology.

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A New Role for Wayne Dawe at Leviton Canada

January 31, 2023 Leviton Canada is happy to welcome Wayne Dawe to the Leviton team. Wayne is joining Ontario Sales as Territory Manager for the GTA. Wayne has over 20 years of experience in sales, 12 of which were in the electrical field. We wish him great success in his role.

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Acuity Brands Announces 2023 First Fiscal Quarter Sales

Acuity Brands recently announced net sales of $997.9 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2023 ended November 30, 2022, an increase of 7.8 percent or $71.8 million, compared to the prior year. “We delivered solid results in the first quarter of fiscal 2023 as we continued to demonstrate our ability to drive sales growth through product vitality and service in both our lighting and spaces businesses.” stated Neil Ashe, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Acuity Brands, Inc.

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Lumenpulse Group Rebrands as LMPG

The Lumenpulse Group is announcing a rebranding of its corporate identity. At the centre of this rebrand is a name change to LMPG Inc. and a new visual identity for the Montreal-headquartered company.

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Fluxwerx Wins Two Back-to-Back International Design Awards

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On April 20 Join Standard in Supporting Habitat for Humanity Canada

A portion of any purchase you make from Standard on April 20 will be donated to Habitat for Humanity Canada, helping to provide more affordable housing for low income, hard-working families…

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OCL Partners with BIOS

OCL has announced a partnership with BIOS Lighting Solutions – providing access to a full suite of circadian lighting solutions designed around human biology.

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A New Role for Wayne Dawe at Leviton Canada

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Acuity Brands Announces 2023 First Fiscal Quarter Sales

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Lumenpulse Group Rebrands as LMPG

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Fluxwerx Wins Two Back-to-Back International Design Awards

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On April 20 Join Standard in Supporting Habitat for Humanity Canada

A portion of any purchase you make from Standard on April 20 will be donated to Habitat for Humanity Canada, helping to provide more affordable housing for low income, hard-working families…

Changing Scene

OCL Partners with BIOS

OCL has announced a partnership with BIOS Lighting Solutions – providing access to a full suite of circadian lighting solutions designed around human biology.

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A New Role for Wayne Dawe at Leviton Canada

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Acuity Brands Announces 2023 First Fiscal Quarter Sales

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Lumenpulse Group Rebrands as LMPG

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LEDVANCE Expands Ontario Presence with New Specification Agent

LEDVANCE is pleased to announce the appointment of Sterling Architectural Products Ltd. (Sterling Lights) as their new specification agent in Ontario. This partnership strengthens LEDVANCE’s presence in the region and reinforces their commitment to serving the professional lighting design and specification community with innovative, reliable lighting solutions. With decades of experience and a service-driven mindset,… Read More…
Eureka Wins Three 2025 Red Dot Awards for Product Design

Eureka is pleased to announce that its Velia, Cirra, and Junction luminaires have each received a 2025 Red Dot Design Award for Product Design. It is the 11th consecutive year that Eureka products have been honored with this prestigious award, which is a testament to the company’s consistency and relentless drive to design exceptional luminaires.… Read More…

Cyclone Lighting Wins 2025 Red Dot Award for Valenza

May 29, 2025
Omnilumen Announces New Representation Agreement with CECOCECO & Zilux

May 28, 2025
Luminis Wins 2025 Red Dot Award for Pelican Line

May 19, 2025
Contact Delage Announces New Representation Agreement with K-Array

May 19, 2025
Arani Launches “Charge for Change” Program to Donate EV Chargers to Community Organizations Across Canada

May 13, 2025
Acuity Acquires M3 Innovation, an Innovative Sports Lighting Startup

May 8, 2025

Design

What is Human Centric Lighting: Benefits & Applications

Human centric lighting (HCL) is a kind of illuminated way based on human physical and psychological needs. Its core goal is to imitate the changes in natural light to support the body’s circadian rhythm, improve visual comfort, and enhance mood. The key element of human centric lighting contains dynamic color temperature adjustment, adjustable brightness, spectrum… Read More…
Mac’s II Agencies: Case Study – Tesoro, Vancouver, BC

At the crest of False Creek, Tesoro stands as a contemporary interpretation of classic luxury, offering 92 exclusive waterfront homes in the heart of Vancouver. Developed by Concert Properties, this 17-story residential tower embraces a distinctly modern character, harmonizing sleek design with timeless sophistication. The vision for Tesoro extended beyond its architectural presence—it was about… Read More…

LightForm: Estiluz – Versatile Solutions for Sophisticated Spaces

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The Difference Between Accent, Ambient & Task Lighting: Ultimate Guide

May 28, 2025
Graphic Office Interiors Enhance Their Office Space, Incorporating State-Of-The-Art Lighting Solutions

May 22, 2025
Illuminate Your Project with Modern LED Panels

May 15, 2025
T5 vs. T8 Lights – What’s the Difference?

May 13, 2025
Garage Lighting Ideas: Illuminate Your Space

May 9, 2025

New Products

Elevate Your Lighting with Magic Lite’s CCT Streamline Tape & Rotating Scene Control Panel

Looking for the ultimate in flexibility and flawless aesthetics for your next lighting project? Meet the new CCT Streamline Tape and Rotating Scene Control Panel from Magic Lite—your solution for perfectly tunable, zero-pixelation illumination. Indoor and Outdoor options – both cuttable and re-connectable! Read More…
GVA Lighting: PIXEL GEN2 COLOR CHANGING

PIXEL GEN2 is the second generation of the direct-view PIXEL series, designed for dynamic color effects, low-resolution image displays, and media façades. Built on the award-winning COLOR-STREAM platform, it delivers 16X faster communication than DMX, ensuring ultra-smooth dimming and real-time responsiveness. With INFINITY technology, PIXEL GEN2 supports lighting circuits of up to 1,565 PIXELs, providing… Read More…