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United Rentals announces Trench Safety Training event

United Rentals, Inc., has announced an online trench safety educational session that takes place on June 19 to support the 2024 Trench Safety Stand Down. The free webinar will equip attendees with the knowledge to ensure safe excavation practices and enhance trench safety.


Point of Rental named one of Inc.’s Best Places to Work

Point of Rental has been named one of Inc. Magazine’s Best Places to Work for 2024. This is the first time the software company has been listed. “A few years ago, we set a 10-year Big, Hairy, Audacious Goal as a company. One of those goals was to become one of the best places to work in each country where we have an office,” said Point of Rental CEO Wayne Harris.


Statistics Canada releases investment in building construction data

Statistics Canada has released investment in construction data from April 2024. Investment in building construction decreased two per cent to $20.5 billion in April compared with March. The residential sector declined 2.7 per cent  to $14.2 billion, while the non-residential sector fell 0.5 per cent to $6.3 billion. On a constant dollar basis (2017=100), investment in building construction decreased 1.9 per cent to $12.6 billion in April.


Bank of Canada reduces policy rate by 25 basis points

The Bank of Canada reduced its target for the overnight rate to four ¾ per cent with the Bank Rate at five per cent and the deposit rate at four ¾ per cent. The Bank is continuing its policy of balance sheet normalization.


 
 
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ARA Canada's first golf day goes perfectly

The American Rental Association of Canada held a golf tournament for the first time in Milton, Ont., on June 27. The event was full with 120 golfers, about evenly split between rental stores and suppliers. The venue was Granite Ridge Golf Golf Club. The course was in terrific condition and the weather could not have been more perfect. All sponsorship opportunities were also sold out. Hilti hosted a drive-the-marshmallow contest with a $600 drill. Here's Brad Anstead (Brandt) taking the winning swing. Gord Ellis and his assistant, Dean Nasato, (Western Global) did an able job of emceeing the post-golf barbeque. ... » Read More...
 
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Counter Talks Episode #58: The Way Forward – Melanie Misener, Canadian Rental Association

Melanie Misener has taken over as interim executive director of the Canadian Rental Association following the departure of Nathalie McGregor, who led the organization for 10 years. Here’s your chance to get to know Melanie and hear her plans to get Canada’s rental association back to the thing it does best: bring Canadian store owners together to support each other. » Read More...
 
 
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Lethbridge, Alta. - Bester Construction located at 109 Riverine Lane W, Lethbridge, AB T1K 5V6 is looking for one Framer-Carpenter. » Apply today

Oil Burner Mechanic Heating Technician

Yellowknife, N.W.T. - We are looking for Oil burner mechanics who are team players with a drive for success and 5 years of experience to join our team. » Apply today

Backflow Preventer Tester

Etobicoke, Ont. - This is a critical role that helps protect public health by preventing the contamination of potable water supplies. » Apply today

 
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The Rental Mart + Turf & Rec Show

September 11, 2024 | BMO Centre, Calgary, Alta. » Read More...

CRA Golf Ontario

September 17, 2024 - Cambridge, Ont. » Read More...

DEMO International 2024

September 19 - September 21, 2024 | Ottawa, Ont. » Read More...