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Renata King sits down with ICBA’s Jordan Bateman to talk about the work she and the Northern Development Initiative Trust are doing.ICBA CAST – Kinder Morgan Becomes Hinder Horgan
ICBA CAST: Chris Gardner is way this week, so Jordan Bateman called in the big gun – Philip Hochstein, retired ICBA president and BC public policy legend. They talked Trans Mountain, proportional representation, trade and the wonders of retired life.Follow ICBA on Facebook
Alberta's service industries are growing, but it's still oil and gas that makes up the biggest chunk of the Alberta economy. ![]()
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Our Jock Finlayson digs into the building blocks of the Alberta economy at www.icbaindependent.ca/2024/05/15/icba-economics-the-industrial-composition-of-the-alberta-economy/
It's important to know the building blocks of the B.C. economy -- and we're proud that construction contributes 10% of our province's economic output. ![]()
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ICBA Chief Jock Finlayson digs into the numbers at www.icbaindependent.ca/2024/05/15/icba-economics-the-industrial-composition-of-the-b-c-economy/
WELLNESS WEDNESDAY #150: Whether Weather?![]()
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The sun was out last weekend in southwestern B.C. – one of those incredible days where all the extra money we spend to live here (on taxes, on housing, and on taxes on housing) just suddenly feels worth it. It was warm and so many people seemed more upbeat, after months and months of rain.![]()
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Healthline says that’s no coincidence. “Long, bright days can energize you… Warm, sunny weather may affect brainpower by boosting your memory, helping you feel more open to new information, and improving inattentiveness.”![]()
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But it’s not all good: “Evidence suggests people are more likely to attempt suicide in the spring and early summer than any other season. Researchers don’t know exactly why this pattern occurs, although they have a few theories, including more sunlight exposure and solar radiation causing a shift in neurotransmitter levels; rapidly rising temperatures triggering a mood episode; [or] high pollen counts causing inflammation in the brain.”![]()
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So add another external factor to your mental health checks: weather.![]()
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Each week, ICBA’s Jordan Bateman reflects on what we’ve learned as we participate in ICBA’s Workplace Wellness Program. ICBA’s Workplace Wellness Program is helping more than 100 companies and more than 10,000 construction professionals better understand mental health. This program is free for all ICBA members – check out icba.ca/wellness for details.
WorkSafeBC is developing new washroom regulations for B.C. construction sites, but they don't seem up to speed on the lessons learned by other jurisdictions, say our friends at COCA. ![]()
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Far be it from us to suggest a government agency take a field trip, but WorkSafeBC officials should engage Ontario and Quebec to understand their regulatory approaches better and avoid potential pitfalls. As COCA notes: "Over the years, we have seen the unfortunate results of government policies that have been rushed — where the implementation has the opposite effect of what was intended."
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B.C. washroom regulations should heed examples of Ontario, Quebec Posted on May 13, 2024 by cocabc Journal of Commerce | Dave Baspaly | May 13, 2024 WorkSafeBC, under pressure from Premier David Eby, ...
We are saddened to hear that our old friend, and great Canadian, Rex Murphy passed away. Rex was a true character -- and a man OF character -- who loved this country dearly.![]()
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His wit, wisdom and writings led ICBA to work with him several times -- bringing him across B.C. to speak to our contractors and business owners. He was always outstanding, blending his brilliance and humour in the way only he could. And no one stood up for everyday Canadians and the natural resource sector like Rex did.![]()
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Thank you for everything, Rex. Be sure to tell St. Peter all about Peckford's stupid hydroponic cucumber plan (IYKYK).
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We are saddened to hear that our old friend, and great Canadian, Rex Murphy passed away. Rex was a true character -- and a man OF character -- who loved this country dearly.
His wit, wisdom and writings led ICBA to work with him several times -- bringing him across B.C. to speak…