Journal of Commerce | DCN-JOC News Services | August 6, 2025
LANGFORD, B.C. – A former biker clubhouse in Langford, B.C. is being completely transformed, all while bringing new hope for tradespeople facing mental health and wellness challenges.
The FORGE, a community-led project built by and for tradespeople, has officially broken
ground in the Westshore. It will become a hub for a peer-led support system designed specifically for the skilled trades community.
“What will set The FORGE apart will be its trades-specific, lived-experience peer-to-peer model,” states a release.
The project will bring together recovery coaches, clinicians and peer supporters.
“The rejuvenation of our future wellness hub represents more than bricks and mortar; it’s a
symbol of recovery, connection and transformation for the trades community,” said Abigail
Fulton, executive director of the Construction Foundation of BC (CFBC), in a statement.
In order to support the full renovation of the building, the CFBC is launching a capital campaign to raise $500,000.
For more information or to donate to the capital campaign, visit: www.entertheforge.ca.