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Art is a symbol of healing – Indigenous plumber and artist leads in trades and art

by Doug Cook | Aug 31, 2023

August 31, 2023 “ALL MY LIFE I’VE KNOWN I like to fix things and make stuff,” said plumber and Indigenous artist Raven Hillenbrand. “In that way, trades are somewhat similar to artwork. You make do with what you have and you make it beautiful.” A Gitxaala Nation...

The pursuit of perfection – Insulator and culinary artist makes laser focus a full time gig

by Doug Cook | Aug 7, 2023

August 7, 2023 SHE’S A RED SEAL INSULATOR and a culinary artist. And Lindsay Sangster isn’t afraid to admit the obvious, either. “I am a perfectionist.” That perfectionism is apparent every day on the job where she’s a metalist for West Coast Insulation. Currently,...

Circuit du Soleil – IBEW 230 Red Seal goes from stage to trades

by Doug Cook | Jul 25, 2023

July 25, 2023 AFTER 20 YEARS AND THOUSANDS of shows performed for more than 16 million people, O by Cirque du Soleil has established itself as one of the most legendary shows in Las Vegas history. The water-based set design is stunning. The music is majestic. And the...

An ironclad commitment to culture – Ironworker brings powwow dancing to his thousands of followers

by Doug Cook | Jul 14, 2023

July 14, 2023 GETTING A RECENT ALL-CLEAR from his doctor is a great relief to Peter White for both personal and professional reasons. It means a cancerous tumour on his right foot diagnosed seven years ago is gone and White can keep on his feet as an ironworker and...

Building a Family Legacy – Red Seal father and apprentice son work side by side on Cowichan District Hospital replacement project

by Doug Cook | Jul 7, 2023

July 7, 2023 IT WAS ONE OF HIS FAVOURITE THINGS to do as a kid. While most everyone else in the house was sleeping, 12-year-old Cletus Daniels would get up at the crack of dawn, throw on some clothes and grab some breakfast for the big day ahead. He was going to work...

Sustainable jobs can build Canada’s net-zero future

by Doug Cook | Jun 21, 2023

June 21, 2023 SEVENTY-FIVE PER CENT of tradespeople are nervous about what the future holds when it comes to finding jobs in clean energy, according to a 2021 survey from Abacus Data. But should they be? “Building a sustainable economy means not only recognizing and...

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Art is a symbol of healing – Indigenous plumber and artist leads in trades and art

The pursuit of perfection – Insulator and culinary artist makes laser focus a full time gig

Circuit du Soleil – IBEW 230 Red Seal goes from stage to trades

An ironclad commitment to culture – Ironworker brings powwow dancing to his thousands of followers

Building a Family Legacy – Red Seal father and apprentice son work side by side on Cowichan District Hospital replacement project

Sustainable jobs can build Canada’s net-zero future

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