On behalf of WorkSafeBC –> WorkSafeBC has created two new animated videos about return-to-work (RTW), for workers and employers, and they invite you to share them as you see fit.   The videos were created to support injured workers and their employers with better understanding their RTW obligations, what to expect after a workplace injury, their role…

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Journal of Commerce | DCN-JOC News Services | October 30, 2025 VICTORIA — The Province of B.C. has announced it is making 187 amendments to 38 regulations across 10 ministries to reduce red tape, improve permitting timelines and make government services more efficient and accessible. It’s all part of the Better Regulations for British Columbians (BR4BC)…

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Pain BC is excited to announce the launch of the Guide Line, their new free text-based support program for tradespeople in BC living with persistent pain. Workers in the trades face some of the most physically demanding jobs and many develop ongoing pain as a result. The Guide Line connects workers with trained staff who offer personalized support, trusted…

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Journal of Commerce | Don Procter | October 29, 2025 Personal protective equipment in the trades has historically been made with men in mind, but a recent event in Vancouver showcased several PPE suppliers that carry lines designed specifically for women. For many tradeswomen attending the event it was a surprise. “After all these years in…

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The BCCA’s annual BC Construction Industry Survey captures the real experiences of employers and skilled tradespeople across BC’s industrial, commercial, institutional, and residential (multi-unit) (ICIR) construction industry. The results help drive BCCA’s advocacy to the BC government and shape the programs and services provided for industry, giving BCCA the evidence and stories to push for change…

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Fall 2025 Stat Pack from BC Construction Association indicates outsized inflationary labour and material costs, double the average for the overall economy. VICTORIA, BC (OCTOBER 28, 2025) – The BC Construction Association (BCCA) has released its Fall 2025 Stat Pack, a semi-annual report that examines leading economic and labour conditions across British Columbia’s construction sector….

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Oh behalf of BCCWITT -> Show Up for Safer Workplaces launching 2026 dates We’ve had a busy and exciting few months, with the successful launch Show Up for Safer Workplaces! Our fall dates are all booked up, but we will be launching our 2026 dates very soon. Learn more about what it means to Show Up…

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On behalf of Road Safety at Work – Does your workplace safety program include steps to reduce the risks employees face when driving on the job in winter? It needs to. Your safety responsibilities don’t change with the seasons. But you do need to address the additional driving hazards created by winter road and weather…

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WorkSafeBC is hosting this annual ‘Ergonomics Day’ on October 16th. The event this year is virtual from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Please share this event with your members or stakeholders, inviting them to attend if they have an opportunity. Also, please encourage your contacts to pass along the information to any others who may be interested in attending .   Presentations Hosted…

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Join BCCSA for two energizing days of learning, collaboration, and inspiration at the 2025 BC Construction Health & Safety Conference. October 23 and 24, 2025 – Executive Plaza Hotel in Coquitlam Conference Features: Connect with industry leaders, network with peers, and access practical tools to make your worksites safer, healthier, and more productive.  By attending…

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Journal of Commerce | DCN-JOC News Services | October 6, 2025 WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government has appointed four people to the Workers Compensation Act legislative review committee, which is mandated to conduct a review of the legislation at least once every 10 years. The committee members are: According to a release, the committee must report…

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On behalf of CFCSA –> The Canadian Federation of Construction Safety Associations (CFCSA) is seeking input from members across the country on the NCSO®/NHSA™ programs. Your feedback will help us review these designations and make recommendations that reflect the wants and needs of the construction industry nationwide. The survey is intended for a broad range of…

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Journal of Commerce | DCN-JOC News Services | October 7, 2025 RICHMOND, B.C. — Lafarge Canada Inc. has been fined a total of $674,445.93 in relation to an incident that occurred in November 2020 in Richmond, B.C. at the firm’s cement manufacturing facility. According to WorkSafeBC, when a large fan at the site failed, debris broke…

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October 1, 2025 Construction incident summaries are based on information obtained as soon as possible after the incidents: they are preliminary and subject to change. Details have been edited to protect workers’ privacy. See additional summaries online. Injury Type: Laceration Core Activity: Concrete placing, finishing, surfacing, or repair Location: Lower Mainland Date of Incident: 2025-Sep ID Number: 2025192860001 A worker tripped…

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Journal of Commerce | DCN-JOC News Services | October 1, 2025 EDMONTON — Keller Construction Ltd. and Alberta Concrete Pumping Ltd. both pleaded guilty on Sept. 22 in the Vegreville Court of Justice to one count under the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) code for failing to ensure equipment was operated at a safe distance from…

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Journal of Commerce | Jean Sorensen } September 23, 2025 Closing submissions for the J. Cote & Son Excavating and then-foreman David John Green trial stemming from the trench death of an employee will be carried out Tuesday and Wednesday (Sept. 23 and 24) in Vancouver’s B.C. Supreme Court after a lengthy tprocess that started Jan….

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Journal of Commerce | DCN-JOC News Services | September 23, 2025 OTTAWA — The Canadian Federation of Construction Safety Associations (CFCSA) is seeking input from members across the country on the National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO) and National Health and Safety Administrator (NHSA) programs. “Your feedback will help us review these designations and make recommendations that…

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Richmond News | Hannah Link | Sep 19, 2025 A Port Alberni industrial construction company that released footage of its articulating rock truck falling into Nitinat Lake last month has been told to prepare a report detailing what it has done to comply with B.C. health and safety regulations. A video posted to the Roc-Star…

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Journal of Commerce | Dena Fehir | September 22, 2025 The Canadian Association of Women in Construction has announced its 2025-2026 executive director and president. The CAWIC board of directors has named Sarah Morison as executive director and Kristen Bauer as president. Morison brings extensive non-profit leadership experience to the role Her past positions include working…

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Journal of Commerce | Jean Sorensen | September 22, 2025 An international wave of peer support programs within the construction industry is shaping up as the bridge over the stigma that is preventing the “tough-guy” construction worker from seeking mental health, addiction and suicide help. “Broad awareness exists of union-provided mental health and addictions programs; stigma…

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