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Look, I know that the last almost two years have felt surreal and like we have been characters in that movie featuring Bill Murray called “Groundhog Day,” but we all need to keep our focus on moving forward and getting our entire society at a vaccination rate that finally tips the scales of COVID-19. I’m not here to preach to anyone about why it is important to get vaccinated, and I would assume that by now, the scientific evidence that has been presented far outweighed the individual conspiracy theories and rhetoric. And I, for one, would rather base my decision to protect myself, my friends and my family, on the professional recommendations of an epidemiologist rather than the rantings of some basement dwelling podcaster, but I have always preferred evidence to hearsay.

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The Ontario government continues to operate the program that provides free rapid antigen tests to employers.  You can help protect the health of your employees and families by providing the tests over the holidays or when they return to work. They remain available through the Ontario Together Portal if you haven’t previously registered and the Ordering Portal if you already have (see below).

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Good scheduling software is indispensable for a clear construction schedule. Nowadays, more and more tools are available to create your project schedule. One of these tools is Microsoft Excel. It has been around for years and is a familiar program to most people. On this page, we have put Excel and KYP Project up against each other to make a comparison.

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Looking back on 2021, there have been some great wins for the LOC that, in our opinion, have greatly outweighed the challenges. As I have mentioned in earlier newsletters, 2021 has proven to be a year of solid growth for the LOC, beginning with our registration as a not-for-profit association, and ending with tremendous membership growth. The LOC team is pleased to continue working with our membership and further developing the LOC brand. You have our full commitment that we will continue to Champion Safety across construction in 2022. 

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Safety

The COVID-19 pandemic has swept the world and changed each of our lives in different ways. As we continue to move forward, we must continue to work diligently in our efforts to promote health and safety in the workplace. Getting your vaccine is crucial and a valuable part of keeping you and your loved ones safe.  The OGCA presents its final edition of #WhyIGotTheShot to share our member's stories and to focus on the “good” during this pandemic. We hope that you were able to find some comfort, reassurance, or positivity from this campaign.

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Member News

OGCA members are always trying to make a difference in their communities; be that local, cultural or global. Our members continually strive to affect positive change and work towards the betterment of all. EllisDon, in conjunction with Raising the Roof are looking for other organizations to support the 2021/2022 “Shaping the Future Program.”

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