Industry News
January 27, 2023
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Remembering Duane Fournier
It is with great sadness as we learn of the death of a long-time VICA Member Duane Roger Fournier of Fournier Excavating. Duane served as […]
January 19, 2023
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Tony Healy: Leveraging systems thinking to improve your business.
The following is an article from VICA Instructor Tony Healy. “Experience is the knowledge you gain just after you needed it.” Anonymous As the saying […]
January 2, 2023
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Modern Apprenticeship – A Rethink of the Time-Based Model
The following article was written by Dr. Lindsay Langill, Director of People and Strategy for VICA-Member PPM Civil Constructors. Stories often have a way to […]
December 21, 2022
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VICA Members Raise Over $20,000 For Toys and Groceries for Vancouver Island Families in Need.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 21, 2022 (Victoria, BC) – The best part of the holidays is giving back. In the spirit of the season, members […]
November 29, 2022
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VICA Celebrates New Board of Directors for 2022/2023
Representatives from Victoria and Nanaimo voted in by the membership. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 29, 2022 (Victoria, BC) – The Vancouver Island Construction Association (VICA) […]
October 27, 2022
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Chase your Dream – Women in Trades
The following is an op-ed written by Dr. Lindsay Langill, Director of People and Strategy for VICA-Member PPM Civil Constructors. I have often considered the […]
July 28, 2022
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Building Hope: Men In The Trades And Substance Use
The following is a media release from Sources Community Resource regarding their Building Hope video, which raises awareness about the opioid overdose crisis and toxic […]
July 26, 2022
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Supply chain issues continue to be a ‘pressure cooker’ in B.C.
The following is an article from the Journal of Commerce, featuring commentary from VICA CEO Rory Kulmala. Published on July 20, 2022 Russell Hixson The […]
June 28, 2022
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Open Letter Regarding Cedar Hill Middle School Replacement Project
The following is a letter from VICA’s CEO Rory Kulmala addressed to the Honourable Jennifer Whiteside, Minister of Education and Child Care regarding the proposed […]
May 20, 2022
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VICA harm reduction leader shares personal story and Tailgate Toolkit efforts
For Vancouver Island Construction Association (VICA) harm reduction co-ordinator Greg Hemminger, the mission behind addressing the industry’s substance use crisis through the association’s Tailgate Toolkit is personal.
May 11, 2022
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Local construction leaders celebrated at 2022 VICA Awards for building excellence
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Victoria, BC (May 5, 2022) – The Vancouver Island Construction Association is pleased to announce the recipients of the 3rd Annual VICA Awards, […]
April 1, 2022
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New Amendments to Paid Sick Leave Under Employment Standards Act
This briefing was provided by VICA Member Roper Greyell LLP. For more information or questions regarding this briefing please visit their website at www.ropergreyell.com Effective […]