"I could have saved a life that day, but I chose to look the other way"
These are the words a co-worker posted online on the Toronto Sun, after his work mate died. Krysztof Mrugala plunged to his death, just...
Guest Article: How to Get More Business
We are firm believers in networking and referrals. Your easiest and BEST customers will be referrals. In 8 years we rarely tried print...
It’s Here! NEW Working at Heights Standard in Ontario is Now in Effect
If you or your crews are going to be working at heights (10 feet or higher) in Ontario, you need to know about the new Ministry of Labour...
Villain or hero? Claimant becomes a thorn in the side of the Ontario WSIB
The stories about apparently legitimate claimants being denied Ontario WSIB benefits are sadly multiplying. (See my recent articles More...
Ontario of College of Trades: Puppet Spokesmen, Dissing Contractor Associations and Drawing Fat Payc
Last week’s Canadian Contractor article by editor Steve Payne, on the Ontario College of Trades (OCOT), was spot on… "Just… wow. Check...
50 Shades of Grey in Home Renovation & Custom Home Building Safety
Safety is like two sides of a coin. Side one is what the laws prescribe you to do on job sites to protect workers and the public. Side...
Guest Article: The Legacy of Stylish and Luxurious
Submitted by Perry Curiston from The Renovators of Canada Gone are the days of crisscross and patches, why? mainly because the...
Company fined $30,000 for worker not wearing fall safety equipment
I talk daily with contractors about wearing Fall Protection equipment, as prescribed under Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act...
Think twice about working above 10ft after April 1st
This is not an April Fools joke. I’m not sure if you know about the massive change that will be implemented on April 1st this year by...
Do you Procrastinate on Decisions about Life Insurance?
Have you ever waited too long to make a decision then realize, "Oh I should have made that decision and now it is too late?" One of the...
