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Events
ORCGA ANNUAL INVITATIONAL GOLF TOUNAMENT WEDNESDAY JUNE 24, 2026 9:30am TEE OFF DEER CREEK SOLD OUT IN RECORD TIME!
Didn’t get into the tournament but still want to be involved? Sponsorship is available to our full membership! Opportunities for every budget! Sponsorship is selling fast, don’t miss your opportunity to support this signature event! *Note the above offerings may not be available at the time of inquiry. If you are interested in sponsoring this year’s tournament, please email rebecca@orcga.com to receive our latest offerings and link to purchase.
We opened registration to our members on Tuesday April 21st and SOLD OUT in just over 36hrs! That is a record for this tournament. We thank everyone who registered! We have started a waitlist in the off chance we have cancellations or additional spots open up Please email rebecca@orcga.com for more information Tournament Details NEW EARLIER TEE TIME! 9:30AM This year’s tournament brings us back to Deer Creek in Ajax. Join us on Wednesday, June 24th for an exciting day out! Along with our existing contests of Longest Drive, Straightest Drive and Closest to the Pin (Men & Women), we have enhanced our on course contests this year with some new and exciting opportunities. **The tournament is open to ORCGA members ONLY and is not open to the public. 2026 Spring Dig Safe Breakfast Meetings
The ORCGA hosted 13 educational & informative breakfast sessions throughout the province of Ontario throughout March-April 2026.
Thank you to our sponsors These breakfast meetings would not be possible without their support.
We look forward to connecting with you in the Fall. 
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
The Ontario government has announced plans to spend more than $14 million on upgrades to water infrastructure in Lanark and Frontenac counties.
The funding comes from the Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program’s Health and Safety Water Stream (MHIP-HSWS) and will help protect more than 1,400 homes. “Today’s investment will protect homeowners and support the construction of new homes across Lanark and Frontenac counties,” said Premier Doug Ford. “We will continue to work with our municipal partners to build for the future and keep the dream of homeownership alive in Ontario.” Source: Link2Build
The Ontario government plans to invest nearly $44 million to help rehabilitate drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure in the Niagara Region.
The funding is being provided through the Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program’s Health and Safety Water Stream (MHIP-HSWS) and will support access to safe drinking water, housing, job creation, and protection for communities in the event of extreme weather events. “As we continue to navigate economic uncertainty, our government is protecting Ontario by investing in critical infrastructure that drives growth, creates jobs, and strengthens communities,” said Todd McCarthy, Acting Minister of Infrastructure. “Through our historic $4 billion Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program, we are giving communities, including those across the Niagara Region, the help they need to deliver more homes, modernize aging water systems, and lay the foundation for long-term prosperity.” Source: Link2Build
The Ontario government has announced it will invest $15 million in ongoing annual funding through the Northern Resource Development Support (NORDS) Fund to help northern municipalities continue to improve local infrastructure.
The NORDS Fund helps municipalities across northern Ontario invest in vital infrastructure such as roads and bridges, access new economic opportunities through resource development, and mitigate the impacts of resource development on local infrastructure. Resource development operations, such as mining, forestry, and agriculture, are an important part of the provincial economy, yet they can also disproportionately impact northern municipal infrastructure. NORDS helps these municipalities strengthen local infrastructure, invest in long-term community growth, and support sustainable development. 
Source: ConstructConnect
The design of a four-lane bridge over the Welland Canal is now 60 percent complete, and a timeline was recently unveiled at a virtual public information presentation.
“The QEW Garden City Skyway – Bridge Twinning project includes the design and construction of an approximately 2.2-kilometer-long ‘twin’ Garden City Skyway bridge across the Welland Canal between St. Catharines and Niagara-on-the-Lake,” said Ian McConachie on behalf of Infrastructure Ontario (IO). The new twin bridge will be built alongside the existing Garden City Skyway, running parallel, slightly to the north, within the same corridor. Source: CTV News
Construction season in Ottawa is officially underway.
Public Works and Infrastructure Committee chair Coun. Tim Tierney kicked off the city’s summer construction season on Friday alongside Mayor Mark Sutcliffe, announcing more than $691 million worth of projects citywide. “Each year, the city manages over the average of 700 different infrastructure projects in this entire city. While we don’t like the construction, it has to be done to ensure our municipality continues to progress forward,” Tierney said. Source: Hamilton.ca
Investment will improve safety and reliability for residents
HAMILTON, ON—The City of Hamilton is investing more than $150 million in 2026 into active transportation, growth-related infrastructure, rehabilitation, and repaving of roads across the city, improving safety, traffic flow, and everyday travel for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians. During the City’s budget engagement process, residents identified infrastructure renewal and road conditions as top priorities. The 2026 Budget responds with sustained investment in both immediate repairs and long-term renewal. Of the approximate $150 million total investment, $106.1 million will be dedicated specifically to renewing and replacing existing roads, bridges, and sidewalks as part of the City’s broader $622 million infrastructure program. Source: Lake City Realty
Potholes, commutes, and construction: what Greater Sudbury drivers should know for summer 2026.
This spring, the road conversation in Greater Sudbury feels different. It is not just one bad stretch, one neighbourhood, or one familiar trouble spot. The consensus seems to be that the potholes are bigger, more frequent, and harder to avoid—and almost no roads were spared. For most of us, that is not an abstract infrastructure issue. It is the road we drive to work, the route we take to school drop-off, and the way we get across town for appointments, shopping, sports, showings, and everyday life. And with Greater Sudbury heading into a major 2026 road construction and rehabilitation season, the bigger question becomes: Which projects are most likely to affect how people move through the city this summer? 
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