May 23, 2013

VIDEO: Journal of Commerce Update for the week of May 27th, 2013

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A federal court judge has dismissed a legal challenge by two unions to block HD Mining from hiring foreign workers. Union leaders said they were disappointed by the decision but that the court action for the Harper government to change the federal Temporary Foreign Worker program.

An explosion caused by an acetylene tank ripped through Vancouver’s West End last week. A plumber was storing the tank in his car and a spark from a remote key is thought to have ignited the gas. Several surrounding buildings were damaged.

BC Hydro construction work has damaged ancient petroglyphs near Nanaimo, B.C. Douglas White, the chief of the Snuneymuxw First Nation, said the damage is disrespectful of native heritage and that the location of the petroglyphs is well documented.

B.C. Roadbuilders Association president and Journal of Commerce Editorial Advisory Board member Jack Davidson has a column about a new worker wellness program called “Fit To Work,” and this week’s feature video profiles at ATCO Structures and Logistics in Calgary, Alberta.

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