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Man arrested for climbing Vancouver crane

Vancouver police (VPD) responded to a call about a man who climbed into the operating booth of a crane at a downtown construction site. VPD Media Relations Officer Sergeant Aaron Roed says the man got past security towards the end of the work day and was able to climb into the cab and actually started the crane.


Great big ship gets Great Big Lift

A replica of a ship called Hector is in need of restoration in Nova Scotia. In order to perform the restorations, the ship needed to be raised out of the water and placed on solid ground in what the Ship Hector Society dubbed “The Great Big Lift.”


Take the survey: What employees need in order to return to work

Are your employees ready to return to work? Many businesses, shuttered or working at reduced capacity because of COVID-19, are preparing to reopen as restrictions ease across Canada.
 
 
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Feature News

Canadian Space Agency is beginning development of Canadarm3

Ever wonder if cranes are used in space exploration? Here’s a Q&A with Gilles Leclerc, director of general space exploration at the Canadian Space Agency, about Canadarm3, a crane designed for assembling space structures in space. » Read More
 
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Uses for Robotic Arm Technology

Robotic arm technology has many uses in space, on earth, and has many medical benefits. The Canadian Space Agency lists off some of those benefits and uses. » Read More

2021 Ford F-150 takes things a step further

In January, Ford Motor Company held a drive event for its all-new Super Duty pick-up truck in sunny Arizona. Much has changed since that time, and as a result Ford held a virtual launch event for its most important vehicle, the all-new 2021 F-150 pick-up » Read More
 
Events 
 

CCA Fall Board Meeting

September 9 to September 11, 2020
Location: Saskatoon, Sask.
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BCRB Fall Conference

September 13 to September 15, 2020
Location: Kelowna, B.C.
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Commercial UAV Expo

September 15 to September 17, 2020
Location: Virtual Event
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SC&RA Crane & Rigging Workshop

September 16 to September 18, 2020
Location: Virtual Event
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Groundbreak 2020

October 26 to October 28, 2020
Location: Virtual Event
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Canadian Construction Association November Board Meeting

November 2 to November 4, 2020 Location: Ottawa, Ont. » Learn More