Mississauga, ON  – Alectra Utilities plans to invest approximately $46 million in capital renewal and system enhancement projects across Mississauga in 2026, strengthening the local electricity system, supporting continued growth, and improving reliability for one of Canada’s largest cities.“Mississauga’s size and growth place significant demands on local electricity infrastructure,” said…

TORONTO, March 10, 2026 /CNW/ –  March marks Fraud Prevention Month, and Ontario’s largest utilities are calling on customers across the province to unleash their inner detective and stay alert to the clues that signal a potential scam. While energy keeps our communities running, not every buzz on your phone or knock at your door is what it seems — in fact, Power Imposters are counting on…

Mississauga, ON  – Braving winter temperatures and icy sidewalks, Alectra employees laced up their boots once again for the annual Coldest Night of the Year walk, raising over $15,000 in support of individuals and families experiencing hurt, hunger and homelessness across the communities Alectra serves.“We are incredibly proud of our Alectra team members who continue to demonstrate their…

NEWMARKET, Ontario, March 2, 2026 – The Town of Newmarket and the Township of Tay “The Shareholders” of Newmarket-Tay Power Distribution Ltd. (NT Power) have formally approved a sale of Newmarket-Tay Power Distribution Ltd. (NT Power) to Alectra Inc. via a deferred payment structure, creating a new and innovative utility transaction structure in Ontario’s Local Distribution Company sector, which…

Mississauga, ON – Alectra Inc. released the recipients of its 2026 AlectraCARES Community Support Program, providing more than $1 million in annual funding to non-profit organizations addressing immediate needs in communities across our service territory, including food and housing security, mental health support, as well as access to health care services for individuals and families facing…

Mississauga, ON – Alectra Inc. announced today that Dr. Andrea Nuesser has been appointed as President of Util-Assist Inc, effective March 23, 2026. Dr. Nuesser succeeds Mark Henderson who has held the position since 2021. Mark will remain on the Util-Assist Board of Directors and support Dr. Nuesser through the leadership transition. Dr. Nuesser is an accomplished leader and engaging…

Vaughan, ON – With rainy weather expected this weekend, Alectra crews are continuing their line “washing blitz” to help minimize intermittent outages that have been experienced in York Region and parts of Peel Region. We’re working 24/7 to clean salt residue and contamination from power lines to help prevent further outages, but there is a risk of more issues this weekend. Alectra and other…

Vaughan, ON – Weather conditions this winter have caused a series of power outages across York Region, particularly in Vaughan, and parts of Peel Region. The primary issue is related to the salt and other de-icing products used on roads in response to the long stretch of cold and snowy weather we’ve had this January and February.During cold and dry conditions, the salt contamination does not pose…

Mississauga, ON – Alectra employees once again came together to support communities across Ontario, raising a total of $200,000 for United Way through regular payroll deductions and corporate contributions.Funds were directed to United Way organizations across Alectra’s service territory, including Greater Toronto, Halton & Hamilton, Niagara, Guelph Wellington Dufferin, and Centraide Simcoe…

Mississauga, ON – Alectra Inc. has been recognized for its leadership in corporate social responsibility, earning the Imagine Canada PRISM Community Impact Certification for the 5th consecutive year. This national certification recognizes companies that invest one per cent of their pre-tax profits each year into charitable and non-profit causes. The PRISM Certification, Imagine Canada’s…