Vaccine Challenge Started
This past week an interesting corporate challenge was put out by Tomlinson to Inflector Environmental "to roll up your sleeves for hunger".

Each firm is going to donate $25 per employee vaccination to the local foodbanks.

The challenge expanded today to include the Walls & Ceiling Contractors Association in partnership with their 2 signatory Building Trade Union - Carpenters Drywall Local 2041 and Operative Plasterer's Union Local 124.

Keep the challenges going and tell OCA about it.
Upcoming June 10th Link2Build Webinar
Link2Build invites you to join a ‘roundtable’ panel discussion of the ongoing challenges of material supply and price inflation.

Our expert panel brings together a major institutional BUYER – the University of Western Ontario, 3 Canadian construction giants in EllisDon, mechanical/electrical contractor Modern Niagara and Canam which is the largest steel fabricator in North America.

Martha George, President of the Grand Valley Construction Association will moderate the panel discussion. Attendees will hear insights as to the range of products and materials posing challenges and why, the panelists thoughts on how long this situation will last and what the future looks like and discuss strategies on how the partners in the construction process can adapt. 
Passage - Mike Tremblay, T & M Electric

Michael Tremblay After a long fought battle with cancer, Mike passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at the age of 71. Mike is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Heather Tremblay. Devoted father to Jeff Tremblay (Joanne Tremblay), Christine Tremblay-Hopkie (Darrin Hopkie), Sandra Smith ( Neil Smith). He will be deeply missed by his 10 grandchildren; Nicholas and Taylor Tremblay, Kaitlyn Tremblay and Joshua Chabot, Emma and Michael Smith, James and Kennedy Armstrong, Chelsea and Cody Hopkie.  

Mike was devoted to his family and his career in the electrical industry spanning over 50 years. Starting his career with Fern Laurin at (FA Laurin) Falco Electric at the eager age of 17, where he spent 10 years, followed by Imperial Electric with the late Eddie Scarabelli for another 10 years at which point he decided to take a leap of faith and start his own business in 1987. Today, T&M Electrical Limited continues to thrive as an independently run family owned and operated business thanks to the solid foundation that he built over the 30 plus years. Mike was a brilliant businessman and committed to making the industry better, he spent countless volunteer hours sitting on the Electrical Contractors Association of Ottawa Board of Directors and became ECA Ottawa President. He sat on the The Local Apprenticeship Committee, Coughlin and Associates and various industry related committees in Toronto.

Mike was an unassuming and humble man. He was a very charitable man, giving to many of his most heart felt causes such as the Cancer Society, Crohn's Disease, Heart Institute, Dave Smith Centre for Youth addiction, Seniors causes just to mention a few. He never wanted any recognition for any of his donations. 

Mike will be deeply missed by his family, friends and industry colleagues. At the request of Mike there will be no funeral proceedings, a celebration of life will be held at a later date for immediate family . Sympathy may be expressed through donations to the Cancer Society.
LINK to Obituary Notice

City of Ottawa Road Cut Permit
From the City of Ottawa:

"As a general reminder to all Road Cut Permit holders, please remember to ensure the following is completed:
  • When submitting applications, please use the standard email subject lines (more information is available at this LINK.)
  • Information on required notification is set out on the Road Cut Permit, and at Ottawa.ca/roadactivity
  • Ensure your application is complete with all required documentation included before submission
  • Notification of work commencement is provided to both the public and City staff, in accordance with the Road Activity By-law and your permit.
  • Submit a Road Cut Completion Report within 10 working days of completing a final reinstatement (your warranty will not start until this report is submitted)
  • Maintain an up to date insurance certification with the City during work and during the two year warranty period
  • Further information related to Road Cut requirements can be found at Ottawa.ca/roadactivity

Wildlife Sanctuary hiring students for general labour duties
The Rideau Valley Wildlife Sanctuary is hiring summer students. The sanctuary is a charity in North Gower that rehabilitates more than 1,000 wild animals every year. They are looking to hire two General Labourer positions.

The jobs involves building and maintaining outdoor animal enclosures, performing minor building repairs, maintaining grounds and related duties. See eligibility requirements and other details at https://www.rideauwildlife.org/get-involved/jobs/.