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		In this section, we publish relevant news or comments, showcasing articles, awards, or miscelaneous news related to our company. If you are interested in any specific information listed here, please write to us via the request info or contact us sections. Please include your name, position, company, and contact information.                                                 LATEST NEWS April 3, 2018 BCRAO Continues to thrive since its inception in 1985 "The association's mandate has greatly expanded since its formative years. A prime example is its advocacy role in advancing the interests of public safety and worker protection in its dealings with provincial decision-makers. It regularly participates in consultations and provides advice on several important topics such as working at heights training, marijuana legalization and new suspended access equipment regulations" >> READ the full article on the Daily Commercial News website >> DOWNLOAD the article in PDF format ........................................................................................................ April 21, 2017 Management getting suspended Access Equipment User's Training ........................................................................................................ September 30, 2016 - OGCA Annual Safety Award Ceremony In the Summer of 2016, in recognition for achieving Workplace Safety Excellence, Can Mar has become one of the first members of the League of Champions. ........................................................................................................ LEAGUE OF CHAMPIONS League of Champions Celebrated! The League of Champions was established to create a framework for Safety Awareness which will act as a lever to help Industry Leaders (Champions). The Ontario General Contractors Association (OGCA) is proud to support The League of Champions in partnership with MySafeWork to promote a safety culture and build awareness in industry. The Ontario General Contractors Association (OGCA) and The League of Champions (LOC), together celebrated its Annual OGCA Award Ceremony on September 30, 2016 at the Verdi Banquet Hall. Together, OGCA Chairman Frank Perricone, Minister of Labour Kevin Flynn, Rob Ellis of MySafeWork and Chief Prevention Officer George Gritziotis, welcomed the league's newest members and patrons. Elizabeth Witmer of WSIB helped present the Safety Awards for 2015. Congratulations to:   Can Mar Contracting Ltd. Patrons:       Grand Valley Construction Association       Infrastructure Ontario       Toronto Construction Association. Chairman Frank Perricone also presented Rob Ellis with a Jersey that represents the corporate commitment which members and patrons have pledged in being the safest companies in Ontario. "The League of Champions is an excellent initiative that supports safety awareness and excellence. The Jersey of Courage has become an important symbol of corporate commitment to excellence in health and safety. As the league continues to grow and strengthen, I encourage all leaders to continue advocating this important initiative. Become a member today." To read more on this event, click here >>> CanMar was presented with the Certificate of League of Champions membership and their jersey by Ontario's Minister of Labour, Kevin Flynn and Rob Ellis, founder of MySafeWork.         ........................................................................................................ June 24, 2016 We are proud to announce that as of June 2016 CanMar is now a COR™ certified company. The Certificate of Recognition program (COR™) is an occupational health and safety accreditation program that verifies a fully implemented safety & health program which meets national standards. The Certificate of Recognition (COR™) is nationally trademarked and endorsed by participating members of the Canadian Federation of Construction Safety Associations (CFCSA) of which the Infrastructure Health and Safety Association (IHSA) is a member. CanMar was presented with their COR certificate from Enzo Garritano, President and CEO of Infrastructure Health & Safety Association (IHSA) during their 2016 Annual General Meeting. ........................................................................................................ OUR ANNIVERSARY CanMar has recently celebrated it's 15-Year-Anniversary in the Construction business. We extend our sincere thanks to all our clients, and are proud of our employees who have helped make CanMar the company that it is today! ........................................................................................................ July 1, 2016 Renewal of the Certificate of Membership with Ontario General Contractors Association. ........................................................................................................ June 27, 2014 CanMar has been awarded the ContractorsCheck Certificate of Accreditation. ........................................................................................................ WJTA - WaterJet Technology Association (www.wjta.org) (page 6 and 11) November 2010 CanMar Contracting's Largest Hydrodemolition Contract "Ontario, Canada has for many years traditionally relied on jackhammers for restoration of deteriorated concrete, especially in basement parking garages across Toronto. [CanMar] recognized the need to seek more efficient and less labour-intensive methods. Canmar has started the changeover to introduce hydrodemolition techniques with the delivery of three Aquacutter Evolution robots from Aquajet Systems." Click here to read the full PDF article Click here to read the full article on PDWorld.com ........................................................................................................ InfraStructures English Edition (page 18) September 2010 A Chip Off the Old Block "Can Mar's new hydrodemolition division has successfully treated more than 37 161 m2 of underground parking garage slabs and ramps in Toronto in the last 24 months alone." Click here to read the full PDF article ........................................................................................................ July 22, 2010 Windsor, Ontario parking garage collapse demonstrates need for shoring RON STANG Correspondent, WINDSOR, Ont. "Excess loading from a boom truck may have contributed to the collapse of a Windsor, Ont. parking garage. - Click here to read full article ........................................................................................................ "Fall-hazard inspection blitz" - Click here to read full article PREVIOUS NEWS CanMar is excited to announce that one of the projects that we were involved in at 800 Richmond Street West has been submitted to the 2009 Toronto Urban Design Awards for Small Open Spaces. To find out more info click on the photo beside. ........................................................................................................ OUR NEW OFFICE We have moved to a new location: 169 City View Drive Toronto, Ontario M9W 5B1 ........................................................................................................ OUR ANNIVERSARY CanMar has recently celebrated it's 10-Year-Anniversary in the Construction business. We extend our sincere thanks to all our clients, and are proud of our employees who have helped make CanMar the company that it is today! ........................................................................................................ OUR NEW ASSOCIATION We have recently joined the OGCA (Ontario General Contractors Association) ........................................................................................................ November 10, 2004 - Safety Violations Restoration firm convicted of safety violations. Accident could lead to $450,000 fine.   Full Story ........................................................................................................ July 2004 - Spirit of Excellence 2004 CanMar is proud once again to sponsor the Challenge Raining Show hosted by the Y-Not Farms & Equestrian Centre in Meaford, Ontario: July 8-11:Grand Prix [Class 1C National Jumping Event] July 16-18:Reining Event ........................................................................................................ April 22, 2004 - Casino Garage Collapse in Atlantic City.   Full Story ........................................................................................................ July 12 & 13, 2003 - Spirit of Excellence 2003 CanMar is proud to sponsor the Challenge Raining Show hosted by the Y-Not Farms & Equestrian Centre in Meaford, Ontario. ........................................................................................................ Condominium Manager Magazine Article Rehabilitation of Condominium Underground Parking Garages.   Full Story SPONSORSHIPS CanMar was proud to be one of the sponsors for the GRAND OPENING of the West Toronto Health Centre on October 27, 2016 owned by the Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT), Northwest Healthcare Properties. In Canada, the REIT is the largest non-government owner and manager of medical office buildings and healthcare facilities from coast to coast, including major concentrations in Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto, Montreal, Quebec City and Halifax. ........................................................................................................ In order to promote an active and healthy lifestyle for over 1200 youth and adult players from the Caledon area, in 2013 Canmar has become a regular sponsor of the Caledon Soccer Club. We are delighted to be a part of supporting summer and winter recreational community soccer by helping to cover part of the significant costs of field rentals, maintenance, equipment, uniform purchases, referee fees and much more. Our support allows the club to continue to expand their program with a focus on quality and accessibility to soccer for all, and to continue improving the Caledon Soccer Complex in Caledon East, while keeping costs to families as low as possible. ........................................................................................................ AWARDS June 04, 2004 CanMar is proud to receive the ACMO Recognition Award for Five Yeard as an Associate Member. ........................................................................................................ Summer 2004 CanMar is proud to sponsor the TORCH Program - Music Fest 2004 TORCH is dedicated to transforming the lives of underserved New York City public high school students by providing intensive exposure to career training and opportunities in communications and the arts, all while facilitating a meaningful way of increasing the diversity of the workforce in those industries.

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