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CFIB draw encourages public to thank small businesses

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB)’s Big Thank You Contest kicks off Oct. 2, 2024., marking the start of Small Business Month. The contest is a chance for Canadians to thank and celebrate the entrepreneurs who power our economy despite mounting challenges.


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2024 Care Awards showcase gold-winning projects

The Victoria Residential Builders Association announced the Gold winners at the 2024 Construction Achievements and Renovations of Excellence (CARE) Awards of Vancouver Island held Friday, September 27th at the Fairmont Empress Hotel. Fifty-seven awards were presented at the 33rd annual event attended by 280 builders, designers, trades and suppliers - Canada’s leaders in west coast, home design and construction.


Federal government makes important progress on carbon tax rebates

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) supports the federal government’s changes that will reduce some cost pressures facing Canadian small business owners. These changes follow many months of CFIB’s advocacy work and over 31,000 signed petitions from small business owners on these issues.


 
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Breaking barriers: Talking about the opioid crisis in construction

In May of 2024, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce declared a state of emergency due to the escalating substance abuse and overdose crisis in multiple municipalities. According to the OCC’s “Beyond Emergency Declarations: Charting Ontario’s Course Through the Substance Use and Overdose Crisis” report, Canada’s construction industry is one of the most impacted sectors with 31 percent of opioid-related deaths. » Read More...
 
 
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The Hammer Episode #49 – Upright Slab – Damon Gray, NZ Builders

We had a great conversation with Damon Gray, owner of B.C.’s NZ Builders, about their innovative insulated concrete panels and some of the great things they can achieve with them. NZ is making high-performance homes, even Passive House homes, on Vancouver Island out of concrete and finding the material generates a more comfortable and healthy environment for their customers. » Listen now!

 
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2024 OSEA Green Energy Doors Open

Oct. 18, 2024 | Scarborough, Ont. » Read More...

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CHBA fall meetings

Oct. 21, 2024 | Ottawa, Ont. » Read More...

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BuildEx Alberta

Oct. 23- 24, 2024 | Calgary, Alta. » Read More...

 
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Electrical Apprentices

Red Deer, Alta. - We are seeking someone to install and repair electrical systems in multifamily residential buildings. » Apply now

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Sarnia, Ont. - We are looking for somebody to, maintain, install and repair all types of piping systems, fixtures, and other equipment used to distribute. » Apply now

Lead Hand Electrician

Kelowna, B.C. - We are seeking somebody to install and repair electrical systems in multifamily residential buildings. » Apply now