On Nov. 22, Maclean and Jordan hosted a post-debate show live on Twitter Spaces, and broke down all the action in the second BC Liberal Party leadership debate. Throughout the show, they were joined by interim BC Liberal leader Shirley Bond and 5 of the 6 candidates...
WELLNESS WEDNESDAY #24: Credit Where Credit’s Due
Each week, ICBA’s Jordan Bateman reflects on what we’ve learned as we participate in ICBA’s Workplace Wellness Program. This program is free for all ICBA members – check out icba.ca/wellness for details. As we continue our month on financial fitness, ICBA Wellness...
#BCPOLI HOTSTOVE: Recapping the BC Liberal Leadership Debate
ICBA's Jordan Bateman and TheOrca.ca's Maclean Kay reconvene to recap the BC Liberal leadership debate -- who won, and what we can glean about the race from the sudden shift in focus on to Ellis Ross. https://youtu.be/v7434HkY5Lo
ICBA ALERT: RCMP Report Spike in Work Van Thefts
Surrey RCMP report a surge in work van thefts across the Lower Mainland, and have asked ICBA to help get the word out to contractors. From their news release: Surrey RCMP Auto Crime Target Team (ACTT) is actively investigating and working to identify suspects in these...
ICBA NEWS: Safety Merits Contest 2021
Workplace Safety is a team effort – and ICBA is again going to reward one of our members’ workers for their safe work practices! All ICBA members are invited to submit the names of their safest workers — as long as they meet the criteria below. The winner, drawn at...
EXTENDED: Nominations for 2021 Gord Stewart Workplace Health & Safety Innovation Award
Due to the ongoing flooding and mudslide emergency in B.C., we've extended the nomination period for this award. The Independent Contractors and Businesses Association (ICBA) and WorkSafeBC are pleased to announce the 2021 Gord Stewart Construction Workplace Health...
ICBA NEWS: $2,500 Donation to Red Cross for BC Flood Relief
ICBA just donated $2,500 to the Canadian Red Cross for BC flood and extreme weather relief. If you're in the position to contribute, please do! Our friends and neighbours need our help. Click HERE to donate any amount.
TRAINING THURSDAY: Maintenance and Rehabilitation of Highway and Municipal Pavements (Webinar)
Kerry and Jordan discuss the final entry in the 2021 ICBA Training Pavement Series. https://youtu.be/998wplOSQh4 Maintenance and Rehabilitation of Highway and Municipal Pavements (Webinar) Wednesday, November 24th, 2021 1 - 2:30PM...
WELLNESS WEDNESDAY #23: Let’s Talk Finances
Each week, ICBA’s Jordan Bateman reflects on what we’ve learned as we participate in ICBA’s Workplace Wellness Program. This program is free for all ICBA members – check out icba.ca/wellness for details. ICBA Wellness is designed specifically for construction workers,...
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