Update from Canadian Construction Association – April 28

CCA has updated its COVID-19 Standardized Protocols for All Canadian Construction Sites to underline the urgency around following health guidelines on worksites, including wearing an N-95 mask or a commercial-grade equivalent, maintaining physical distance while traveling to and from worksites, limiting your daily contacts, working remotely when possible, and washing your hands frequently.

RESOURCE — Access Increased Incentives Through Efficiency Nova Scotia

Throughout 2021, Efficiency Nova Scotia is offering increased incentives to qualifying small businesses that are upgrading their lighting and/or heating.

Headline reads Meet Your CANS Team. Lesley Whynot – Manager, Projects & Information Services. Start date: June 2009. Photo is a selfie of Lesley smiling.

Meet Your CANS Team – Lesley Whynot

Did you know? Lesley joined CANS as an NSCC student in May 2001!

COVID-19 Update for CANS Members – April 22, 2021

As you are aware, the number of cases of COVID-19 is quickly rising in Nova Scotia, particularly in HRM. It is more important than ever to remain vigilant and do our part to help curb the spread of the virus and keep our colleagues and family healthy and safe. Today, Dr. Strang and Premier Rankin addressed the province and introduced new restrictions and measures to help limit the spread of COVID-19.

Important CANS Update: COVID-19

Today, Dr. Strang and Premier Rankin addressed the province and introduced new restrictions and measures to help limit the spread of COVID-19. The construction industry worked safely over the last year and we aim to do the same again while respecting all public health guidelines during this next wave.

Headline reads Meet Your CANS Team. Duncan Williams – President & CEO. Start date: January 2011. Photo is of Duncan dressed in a suit in his office.

Meet Your CANS Team – Duncan Williams

Did you know? Duncan used to have long hair (in a 80s hair band style).

CANSnet Project Preview: NS21-0608 – QEII New Generation Project (HI ED Administration Offices Relocation)

The redevelopment of the QEII Health Sciences Centre is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to rethink and rebuild the way we deliver health care. It is a massive, multi-year project that’s laying out how we’ll meet the health care needs of Nova Scotians for the next 50 years. It will also allow services to be moved out of the ageing Centennial, Victoria and Dickson buildings on the Victoria General (VG) site of the QEII.

STATS — Labour Market Trends for March 2021

*Labour force survey results reflect the period from March 14 to 20. Compared to the previous reference week in February 2021, public health measures were less restrictive. Measures eased in Newfoundland and Labrador, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, Prince Edward Island, and Nova Scotia.

NOTICE — You’re Invited to NSCC’s Virtual Townhall Session

NSCC is inviting key partners to join NSCC President, Don Bureaux and their local NSCC Campus Principal for an update on the College, the impact that you have had through Make Way Campaign in your community and a sneak peek into what’s coming up next!