Homebuilders will have 4 years, rather than 2, to pay development fee charges CBC | The Canadian Press | Posted: Jul 02, 2025 1:16 PM PDT The British Columbia government is loosening the rules for payment of development fees in a bid to jump-start home construction that has been hampered by upfront costs. Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon says among…

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June 23, 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: Close call Core Activity: Industrial, commercial, institutional or highrise residential contracting or construction Location: Lower Mainland Date of Incident: 2025-Jun ID…

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Richmond News | Valerie Leung | Jun 20, 2025 A roofing company working on a Richmond home is being fined once again by the provincial work safety watchdog. WorkSafeBC gave Hardworking Roofing Service Ltd. a $6,086.26 fine on May 1 after several workers were found on a sloped roof with no proper fall protection. The firm…

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At its April 2025 meeting, WorkSafeBC’s Board of Directors (BOD) approved the adoption of the 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024 new and revised American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists Threshold Limit Values (ACGIH TLVs) for the following selected chemical substances: In addition, Epichlorohydrin’s revised ACGIH TLV is already the same as the existing B.C. exposure limit. Effective…

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VANCOUVER, BC (May 29, 2025) – Light House, an organization focused on advancing circular practices in the built environment, is now accepting applications for the 2025/2026 Circular Construction Accelerator (CCA). This complimentary, impact-driven program supports B.C.-based businesses in adopting circular economy practices to reduce waste, create new value streams, and contribute to a more resilient built environment. Through the…

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Journal of Commerce | Jean Sorensen | June 19, 2025 The Petrie April 2025 addendum report alleging WorkSafeBC (WSBC) ignores companies that suppress claims to get lower rates is being met with more confusion than clarity.   “We are always happy to work with labour where there is a problem but we have to be able…

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You are invited to attend WorkSafeBC’s rate information sessions Join other B.C. employers in learning about WorkSafeBC’s preliminary assessment rates for 2026, and how you can reduce your premiums through a safer and healthier workplace. Session details WorkSafeBC’s information sessions include a presentation followed by a live question and answer period. The topics for the…

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Journal of Commerce | DCN-JOC News Services  | June 18, 2025 EDMONTON – TAQA Drilling Solutions Inc. pleaded guilty to one charge under Alberta’s occupational health and safety (OHS) laws and was sentenced to pay $126,000 on June 4 in the Edmonton Court of Justice. The charges stem from an incident that occurred on a worksite…

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June 5, 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: Close call Core Activity: Avalanche control Location: Interior B.C. Date of Incident: 2025-May ID Number: 2025160850019 During avalanche control operations involving the…

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On behalf of BC Centre for Women in the Trades Construction Month 2025 Recap BCCWITT was a gold sponsor of BCCA’s Construction Month campaign in April. The cornerstone of our celebration was a fantastic event at BCIT on April 26. Our “Journey to Success for Women Apprentices” event brought together more than 50 women apprentices…

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Journal of Commerce | The Canadian Press | May 29, 2025 VANCOUVER — A controversial bill in British Columbia responding to American tariffs has passed with Speaker Raj Chouhan casting the deciding vote Wednesday evening.  Bill 15 fast-tracks public and private infrastructure projects, and Chouhan’s vote means that the bill has passed third and final reading…

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Journal of Commerce | DCN-JOC News Services | May 28, 2025 VAUGHAN, ONT. — It was a monumental occasion to have King Charles read out the speech from the throne in Ottawa on May 27, but initially the Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) was concerned there were some missed opportunities in the text.   The association issued a press…

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Earlier this month, Minister Whiteside tabled WorkSafeBC’s 2024 Annual Report and 2025-27 Service Plan.  This annual report is independently audited each year and can be found here. To review the auditor’s report, see pages 11–13. The consolidated financial statements and associated audit and actuary reports may be found starting on page 98.

Save the Date!You are invited to attend one of WorkSafeBC’s rate information sessions Join other B.C. employers in learning about WorkSafeBC’s preliminary assessment rates for 2026, and how you can reduce your premiums through a safer and healthier workplace. Please mark these dates in your calendar to ensure that you don’t miss out on these…

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Honour the Work initiative launched by BC Construction Association and BC Road Builders. VICTORIA, BC (May 6, 2025) – The British Columbia Construction Association (BCCA), in collaboration with the BC Road Builders and Heavy Construction Association, is proud to announce the launch of the pilot phase of the Honour the Work initiative this May. This…

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Journal of Commerce | DCN-JOC News Services | May 5, 2025 SURREY. B.C. — B.C.’s recently tabled Infrastructure Projects Act is getting some pushback from the Independent Contractors and Businesses Association (ICBA), which is expressing concern that while the legislation acknowledges the problem of permitting delays, it does not go nearly far enough. “The irony is…

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Journal of Commerce | Todd McDonald | May 5, 2025 As we mark Construction Safety Week 2025, it’s a time to reflect not just on the progress we’ve made on workplace safety — but also on where we need to go. The construction sector continues to evolve and so too must our approaches to health and…

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Journal of Commerce | DCN-JOC News Services | May 5, 2025 TORONTO — The Canadian Mental Health Association says living with a mental health or substance use challenge is already hard but masking it can be even harder. It’s no secret in the construction industry masking is commonplace, with many too afraid to speak up for…

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April 24, 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: Excavation, or private landfill or transfer station operation Location: Lower Mainland Date of Incident: 2025-Apr ID Number: 2025210680001 A…

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