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Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Guelph General Hospital receives $300,000 from Alectra to assist in establishing a new women's health diagnostic imaging centre
Mammogram Machine MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, May 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alectra Inc. is proud to announce a $300,000 contribution over five years to help establish a new community-based medical centre including a diagnostic imaging centre at Guelph General Hospital (GGH). This initiative marks a significant step forward in enhancing access to critical women's health services for residents of Guelph and Wellington County. This new centre, focused on preventative screening, diagnostics and intervention, will serve as a hub for women's health imaging including breast and bone density imaging. The funding from Alectra will support the purchase of a second mammography machine, significantly expanding capacity for breast cancer screening, diagnosis and treatment support. By locating the facility in a community-based setting, with accessible parking and transit, the medical centre will help eliminate common barriers that prevent women from accessing life-saving screening services. "As part of our ongoing commitment to the health and wellbeing of the communities we serve, Alectra is proud to continue its support for Guelph General Hospital with this transformative project," said Brian Bentz, President and Chief Executive Officer, Alectra Inc. "This new community-based diagnostic imaging centre will significantly enhance access to preventative care, ensuring more women in the region benefit from early detection services that are crucial for saving lives." As one of only three Breast Assessment Centres in the region, GGH's new facility will help ease pressure on neighbouring hospitals and address the growing demand for services, especially now that Ontario has lowered the breast cancer screening age to 40. The innovative centre will provide a full continuum of care, guiding patients from screening to biopsy to surgery, and will serve individuals across Guelph and surrounding communities. Julie Byczynski, Foundation CEO, spoke to the significance of this support. "This exciting new GGH medical centre is a huge leap forward for access to imaging services for our community, and requires significant start-up funding to support the purchase and installation of the new equipment. Therefore, having this generous commitment from Alectra underscores the vital role that corporate partners can play in helping build stronger, healthier communities.' Byczynski continued, 'in this initial phase of the centre, the additional mammogram capacity of Guelph General is a huge win for women's health locally. Increasing access and early screening will save lives.' Through its AlectraCARES Community Support Program, Alectra has been supporting the GGH Foundation since 2021, including a previous contribution to the Medical Device Reprocessing Department (MDRD). In 2022, Alectra furthered its commitment with a $180,000 donation to help reduce medical waste by funding the purchase of a new sterilization container system designed to minimize the waste generated from operating room surgeries. Guelph General Hospital announced in December 2024 that the medical centre would be located at the Speedvale Campus of Conestoga College in Guelph. With a fundraising goal of approximately $10 million, bringing this transformative vision to life will rely on the generosity of donors and strong community partnerships. About Alectra Inc. Serving more than one million homes and businesses in Ontario's Greater Golden Horseshoe area, Alectra Utilities is now the largest municipally-owned electric utility in Canada, based on the total number of customers served. We contribute to the economic growth and vibrancy of the 17 communities we serve by investing in essential energy infrastructure, delivering a safe and reliable supply of electricity, and providing innovative energy solutions. X: Facebook: Instagram: LinkedIn: Bluesky: YouTube: Media Contact Ashley Trgachef, Media | Telephone: 416.402.5469 | 24/7 Media Line: A photo accompanying this announcement is available at in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
08-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Alectra Utilities committed to seeking increased procurement of Canadian goods and materials for its electricity distribution operations
Alectra Utilities announcement on its commitment to seek increased Canadian procurement of goods and materials for its electricity distribution operations MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, April 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alectra Utilities (Alectra) announced today its commitment to prioritizing Canadian businesses, suppliers, and vendors through its procurement processes for equipment and services for its electricity grid. Alectra Utilities is the largest municipally owned electricity utility in Canada based on the number of customers served, totalling approximately 1.1 million homes and businesses and a population of approximately three million people. In 2024, Alectra Utilities invested more than $297 million in net distribution capital, including labour and materials, with approximately 86.2 per cent of these purchases directed to Canadian providers. Looking ahead, Alectra plans to more than double its capital spending by 2031. This will fund essential grid renewal and replacement of aging equipment, grid expansion to accommodate increases in electricity demand caused by organic growth, and modernization to expedite remote power restoration operations and communications to customers during outages. This increase in capital spending provides an opportunity to seek and prioritize Canadian vendors where possible and where the reliability and safety of the distribution system will be maintained. 'With the current increases to United States trade tariffs and the economic uncertainties that these changes are causing, it is more important than ever to strengthen our domestic supply chains where we can," said Brian Bentz, President and Chief Executive Officer, Alectra Inc. 'We are committed to cost-effective procurement that prioritizes Canadian suppliers, strengthens our economy, and supports the well-being of our communities. By sourcing Canadian whenever possible, Alectra Utilities is reinforcing its commitment to helping build a resilient supply chain while continuing to deliver safe, reliable, and affordable electricity to our customers.' '$11 trillion has been wiped from the stock markets since the U.S. President's inauguration–a key indicator that we need to continue to stand up against Trump's unjustified tariffs and bolster a Team Canada approach to strengthen our economy here at home,' said Stephen Lecce, Minister of Energy and Mines. 'Ontario has what the world needs and we are leading the way, with full support of the energy sector including Alectra, stepping up with a Canada-First procurement policy. I have made clear to utilities across Ontario to buy Canadian and prioritize domestic supply chains, creating more Canadian jobs and helping us in the fight against unfair U.S. tariffs.' For more information about Alectra Utilities, visit About Alectra Utilities Serving more than one million homes and businesses and approximately three million people in Ontario's Greater Golden Horseshoe area, Alectra Utilities is the largest municipally-owned electric utility in Canada, based on the total number of customers served. We contribute to the economic growth and vibrancy of the 17 communities we serve by investing in essential energy infrastructure, delivering a safe and reliable supply of electricity, and providing innovative energy solutions. Our mission is to be an energy ally, helping our customers and the communities we serve to discover the possibilities of tomorrow's energy future. Twitter: Media Contact Ashley Trgachef, Media Spokesperson, Telephone: 416.402.5469 | 24/7 Media Line: 1-833-MEDIA-LN A photo accompanying this announcement is available at
Yahoo
31-03-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Hundreds of thousands of eastern Canadians face power outages due to ice storm
Over 300,000 Canadians faced power outages in parts of Ontario on Sunday as an ice storm pummeled the region over the weekend, according to electricity provider Hydro One. Environment Canada issued winter storm warnings for freezing rain in Ottawa, parts of Quebec and Ontario, with the risk of snow mixed with or transitioning to ice pellets expected to continue until Monday morning in some regions. 'Outages are largely being caused by tree limbs and branches being weighed down from the accumulation of freezing rain,' Hydro One said on its website, noting there is also the risk of flooding for central Ontario. More than 350,000 customers were affected as of Sunday afternoon, according to the website, with power expected to be restored on April 1. Utilities provider Alectra said there were about 35,000 customers without power, primarily in Barrie, a town north of Toronto. 'Progress has been slow due to the ice on the lines, but all available resources have been deployed,' it said on Sunday. The city of Orillia in Ontario declared a state of emergency due to the storm as prolonged freezing rain continues to cause widespread power outages, hazardous road conditions, downed trees and hydro lines, and damage to public and private infrastructure. 'This is a very serious situation with hazardous road conditions, downed trees and hydro lines, and damage to public and private infrastructure,' the city said on its website. Several residents across Ontario said on social media that roads were closed due to uprooted trees and they had heard crashing tress since the storm began.
CNN
31-03-2025
- Climate
- CNN
Hundreds of thousands of eastern Canadians face power outages due to ice storm
Over 300,000 Canadians faced power outages in parts of Ontario on Sunday as an ice storm pummeled the region over the weekend, according to electricity provider Hydro One. Environment Canada issued winter storm warnings for freezing rain in Ottawa, parts of Quebec and Ontario, with the risk of snow mixed with or transitioning to ice pellets expected to continue until Monday morning in some regions. 'Outages are largely being caused by tree limbs and branches being weighed down from the accumulation of freezing rain,' Hydro One said on its website, noting there is also the risk of flooding for central Ontario. More than 350,000 customers were affected as of Sunday afternoon, according to the website, with power expected to be restored on April 1. Utilities provider Alectra said there were about 35,000 customers without power, primarily in Barrie, a town north of Toronto. 'Progress has been slow due to the ice on the lines, but all available resources have been deployed,' it said on Sunday. The city of Orillia in Ontario declared a state of emergency due to the storm as prolonged freezing rain continues to cause widespread power outages, hazardous road conditions, downed trees and hydro lines, and damage to public and private infrastructure. 'This is a very serious situation with hazardous road conditions, downed trees and hydro lines, and damage to public and private infrastructure,' the city said on its website. Several residents across Ontario said on social media that roads were closed due to uprooted trees and they had heard crashing tress since the storm began.
CNN
30-03-2025
- Climate
- CNN
Hundreds of thousands of eastern Canadians face power outages due to ice storm
Over 300,000 Canadians faced power outages in parts of Ontario on Sunday as an ice storm pummeled the region over the weekend, according to electricity provider Hydro One. Environment Canada issued winter storm warnings for freezing rain in Ottawa, parts of Quebec and Ontario, with the risk of snow mixed with or transitioning to ice pellets expected to continue until Monday morning in some regions. 'Outages are largely being caused by tree limbs and branches being weighed down from the accumulation of freezing rain,' Hydro One said on its website, noting there is also the risk of flooding for central Ontario. More than 350,000 customers were affected as of Sunday afternoon, according to the website, with power expected to be restored on April 1. Utilities provider Alectra said there were about 35,000 customers without power, primarily in Barrie, a town north of Toronto. 'Progress has been slow due to the ice on the lines, but all available resources have been deployed,' it said on Sunday. The city of Orillia in Ontario declared a state of emergency due to the storm as prolonged freezing rain continues to cause widespread power outages, hazardous road conditions, downed trees and hydro lines, and damage to public and private infrastructure. 'This is a very serious situation with hazardous road conditions, downed trees and hydro lines, and damage to public and private infrastructure,' the city said on its website. Several residents across Ontario said on social media that roads were closed due to uprooted trees and they had heard crashing tress since the storm began.
