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We are pleased to announce that the WCA and HCA are transitioning to an online-only registration and payment process for all events!
To ensure a smooth transition, we are rolling this out in phases—starting with our October HCA General Meeting. Eventually, online registration will be the exclusive way to reserve your spot and pay for events.
🔒 WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
To register and pay for any WCA or HCA event online, you will need access to the WCA Member Login Portal https://www.wca.on.ca/member/login (applicable to both WCA and HCA members).
Don’t have your login credentials? If you don't know your username or password, please contact Christine right away so you’re ready when registration opens!
The Windsor Women In Construction Committee is pleased to announce
we will now offer a bursary to Women in the Trades.
Qualifications
• Must be enrolled in a Construction Trades program (proof of enrollment required)
• Must be a resident of Windsor, Essex, Chatham Kent or Sarnia Lambton (Post secondary institution does
not need to be located in the this area)
• Must have OSSD or equivalent
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• OR Grade 12 female high school students must be registered in a College construction skilled trade related techniques program in the following school
year (after graduation); or be a registered OYAP Apprentice and will be continuing with their apprenticeship after high school
RECIPIENTS WILL RECEIVE UP TO $1000 FOR THEIR STUDIES.
PLEASE EMAIL TO CPRYMACK@WCA.ON.CA FOR AN APPLICATION.
Yesterday, the Province of Ontario announced its revised framework for the consolidation of Conservation Authorities (CAs). Under this proposed update, Ontario’s 36 conservation authorities will be merged into nine. The Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) will merge with the Upper Thames River, Lower Thames Valley, and St. Clair Region Conservation Authorities to form the new Western Lake Erie Regional Conservation Authority.
The Province has identified that in the coming weeks, it will amend the Conservation Authorities Act to confirm the regional CAs, establish governance, and initiate the transition, which will be coordinated through the Ontario Provincial Conservation Agency. The consolidation is expected to take place by early 2027.
The Province has emphasized that local programs and services will continue, that front-line staffing levels will not be affected, and conservation areas and assets will remain owned and managed by conservation authorities. The Province has also stated that local expertise and well-established relationships with municipalities, developers, and builders will be retained within the new structure. Throughout this transition process, ERCA will continue to provide its programs and services without disruption, including conservation areas and trails, drinking water source protection, watershed management services, stewardship programs, agricultural extension services, and education programs. “Above all, ERCA remains committed to protecting the watersheds and the residents of the Windsor-Essex County-Pelee Island region,” said Tim Byrne, ERCA CAO.
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