Industry News
March 20, 2020
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VICA and VIHA partner for PPE Donation
In support of Island Health and front-line healthcare staff, working tirelessly to keep our communities safe from COVID-19, the Vancouver Island Construction Association (VICA) has […]
March 13, 2020
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Important updates from VICA regarding COVID-19
Starting March 18, 2020, our Nanaimo office (map) will be closed until further notice. Our Victoria office (map) will still be operating, however, it will […]
March 4, 2020
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COVID-19 & Construction: 7 Simple Steps to Keep Your Crew Healthy On Site & In The Office
In light of the 13th case of the coronovirus disease (COVID-19) being reported in British Columbia, the first phase of a redevelopment in Burnaby being halted after an on-site worker was found […]
February 27, 2020
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Loud and Proud in Pink Shirts: VICA Members spread the word that it’s cool to be kind
On Wednesday, February 26, the local construction community supported children across British Columbia as they stood vibrantly in solidarity for a bully-free world. While the Pink […]
February 25, 2020
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BC Construction Association’s take on the recently announced Budget 2020
The 2020 BC Budget released on February 18th is essentially a continuation of the budget the NDP introduced three years ago when they first came […]
February 20, 2020
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City of Powell River: Developers update progress on airport investment
An update on Gaoshi Holdings’ (Canada) proposed Powell River Airport development was presented at the Committee of the Whole on Tuesday, February 18. The committee […]
February 13, 2020
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Connecting Communities, Creating Opportunities: VICA, Hazelwood, Scotiabank, Canwest & Pinchin at ABM Indigenous: Vancouver Island
VICA, along with members Hazelwood Construction Group, Scotiabank, Canwest Mechanical, and Pinchin, will be attending ABM Indigenous: Vancouver Island again this year. Held in partnership with the Songhees Nation and […]
February 5, 2020
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Leonard Brody, Business & Technology Visionary, invites you to the 2020 Vancouver Island Constuction Conference
The 3rd Annual Vancouver Island Construction Conference will be held on Thursday, April 16, 2020 at the Victoria Conference Centre. This one-of-a-kind conference — and […]
January 20, 2020
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Victoria 3.0 Pivoting to a Higher Economy 2020-2041 | Draft Economic Action Plan
The City of Victoria is seeking public feedback to help shape its draft economic action plan, Victoria 3.0 – Pivoting to a Higher-Value Economy – 2020-2041. […]
January 10, 2020
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City of Powell River seeks public input on Recreation Complex upgrades
An extensive public engagement process begins on Friday, January 10 to decide on a plan for the City of Powell River Recreation Complex Rehabilitation. Parks, […]
December 23, 2019
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VICA Members donate over $20,000 in toys and groceries to Vancouver Island families in need
In time for the holiday season, members of the Vancouver Island Construction Association (VICA) raised over $20,000 for families in the communities they work and […]
December 16, 2019
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CCA displeased by Supreme Court of Canada decision to dismiss appeal on use of reprisal clauses in BC
The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) is displeased to learn that the Supreme Court of Canada has dismissed an appeal brought forward by contractor, J. Cote […]