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Events
FREE! 2026 DIG SAFE BREAKFAST MEETINGS
Don't miss out on any of these educational
Thank you to all who attended, exhibited, and presented at the record-breaking 2026 Damage Prevention Symposium!
With over 375 attendees, 37 vendors, 17 presenters, and one of the most memorable keynote speakers we have had, this year’s symposium was one for the record books.
The ORCGA thanks each one of you for helping to make this year’s event a huge success.
Did we capture you? We are working on gathering photos from the event—they will be available on our website soon. Be sure to check back regularly for updates.
THANK YOU TO OUR EVENT SPONSORS!
This event would not be possible without your generous support. Thank you for helping to make this event such a great success!
The Jim Douglas Award of Excellence in Damage Prevention honours ORCGA members that have served in the organization over a long period of time and whose impact has left its mark on the organization in a positive and memorable way.
The ORCGA Member of the Year is presented annually to the ORCGA member whose dedication and service to the ORCGA went above and beyond the call of duty.
And the winners are...
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE WINNERS! 
Education
The DPT 1000 is a four-week comprehensive classroom/in-field practical training required for locators if locating large and established utilities, including dedicated locators (DL)
Two weeks - In Class
To register and for additional information, contact:
DPT 100 and 200 - Damage Prevention Technician Training (DPT100 and DPT200) provides instruction on the fundamentals of locating. The DPT training is focused on a combination of in-class instruction (in-depth review of techniques used to locate all utility types, safety, locate requests and industry practices), field awareness review, and an on-the-job competency assessment.
The Safe Excavation Training (SET) course sets the standard on damage prevention and safe excavation practices around underground infrastructure. It is the knowledge requirement for excavators in Ontario. Excavators who successfully complete the training will be awarded the Safe Excavation Certificate, demonstrating they know best practices and proper procedures to minimize damage, ensure worker and public safety, and keep projects on time and on budget. They enhance their own and their company's reputation as professionals dedicated to the health of the industry and the public.
DIRT Reporting
Industry News
Source: Link2Build
Members of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ Big City Mayors Caucus (BCMC) are asking for federal infrastructure funding to move faster to enable key housing and infrastructure projects to advance this construction season.
The members, who represent Canada’s largest cities, say delays in getting dollars to cities would slow construction, drive up costs, and undermine efforts to deliver housing and economic growth at a critical moment for the country. They say they are concerned that current infrastructure funding programs do not match the timelines and scale of needs, creating a gap between shared ambition and local delivery capacity. “Mayors share the federal government’s ambition and sense of urgency, which is why we need to work together to get shovels in the ground this season,” said BCMC Chair Josh Morgan. “Canada’s housing and trade goals depend on enabling infrastructure and reliable transit in the cities where growth is happening. Housing targets require infrastructure capacity to match.” Source: Canada ConstructConnect
BARRIE, ONT. — Another transmission line project is being expedited by the Ontario government.
The Barrie to Sudbury transmission line has been designated as a priority project, with Hydro One chosen to develop and construct the new single-circuit 500-kilovolt line that will run approximately 290 kilometers from the Essa Transformer Station near Barrie to the Hanmer Transformer Station in Sudbury. The line is anticipated to create capacity to deliver up to 1,500 MW to the north and 1,000 MW to the south, a release reads. 
Source: Canada ConstructConnect
PORT HOPE, ONT. – Ontario Power Generation (OPG) has signed a partnership agreement with the Municipality of Port Hope for new energy generation at the Wesleyville site.
Early assessments show the 1,300-acre site alone could support up to 10,000 megawatts of new nuclear generation, which is enough to power the equivalent of 10 million homes, a release reads. It is already maintained by OPG, located near existing transmission, road, and railway infrastructure, and is zoned for new electricity generation. It also has access to Lake Ontario for cooling water, making it well-suited for new nuclear development, the release notes. On Jan. 12, OPG submitted their Initial Project Description to the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada for approval. 
Source: Canada ConstructConnect
Ontario’s new Major Highway Projects Division is off to a strong start, according to a Ministry of Transportation manager, with momentum said to be growing, but the MTO acknowledging improvements must be made to processes.
The new division was launched in July of last year to provide delivery of priority government infrastructure projects through more contract innovation, improved planning and design, and upgrades to procurement, delivery, and partner collaboration. The projects included are Highway 413, the Bradford Bypass, QEW Garden City Skyway, the Highway 3 expansion, Ring of Fire projects, and the Highway 401 Tunnel. MTO major projects assistant deputy minister Malvika Rudra outlined progress on the six projects and offered comments on where there is room for improvement during a recent presentation to stakeholders at the Ontario Road Builders’ Association conference held in Toronto. Source: Canada ConstructConnect
WINDSOR, ONT. – The Labourers’ International Union of North America (LIUNA) Canada has issued a strong statement in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to shut down the Gordie Howe Bridge.
“This bridge was built by LIUNA members, highly skilled union labourers and building trade workers who have spent generations building the backbone of North America’s economy on both sides of the border,” the union’s statement reads. “It was not built to advantage one country over another. It was built to protect jobs, secure supply chains, and keep trade moving between two economies that are already deeply intertwined. American workers benefit. Canadian workers benefit. Communities on both sides benefit.” Ear to the Ground
Member News
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