IUOE Local 793 Non-Profit Housing Stands Test Of Time

The International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 793, reached a significant milestone, celebrating the 30th anniversary of the IUOE Local 793 Non-Profit Housing Corporation (Local 793 NPH). For three decades, Local 793 NPH, has been a beacon of hope, providing not just housing but a sense of community and belonging to a diverse group of […]

The International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 793, reached a significant milestone, celebrating the 30th anniversary of the IUOE Local 793 Non-Profit Housing Corporation (Local 793 NPH).

For three decades, Local 793 NPH, has been a beacon of hope, providing not just housing but a sense of community and belonging to a diverse group of individuals, including pensioners, single-parent families, the mentally and physically challenged, and others who have faced challenges in Toronto’s competitive real estate market.

The construction and development of the 15-storey residential building at 2020 Don Mills Road in North York began in the fall of 1991 and when completed two years later, the building included 221 separate rental units, consisting of 76 one-bedroom units, 124 two-bedroom units and 21 three-bedroom units. 130 of the units were subsidized and 14 of those were fully accessible.

The building officially opened on November 12, 1993.

The Local 793 NPH board of directors have continuously worked to maintain and improve the building itself and the amenities it provides, including the formation of a vibrant tenants’ association and seniors’ club and creating a children’s play area and gym. By focusing on the needs of residents and not the bottom line, IUOE Local 793 is proud of its legacy in creating a place that so many people continue to call home.

(L to R): Jeff Hewitt (Local 793 executive board member and Local 793 NPH vice president), Justin O’Neill (Local 793 executive board member and Local 793 NPH president), Dave Turple (Local 793 vice president and former Local 793 NPH president), Bob Aykler (property manager), Lars Kristjansen (Local 793 NPH board member/resident), Bob Brook (Local 793 business rep and Local 793 NPH board member), and Mike Scott (Local 793 executive board member and Local 793 NPH treasurer).
(L to R): Jeff Hewitt (Local 793 executive board member and Local 793 NPH vice president), Justin O’Neill (Local 793 executive board member and Local 793 NPH president), Dave Turple (Local 793 vice president and former Local 793 NPH president), Bob Aykler (property manager), Lars Kristjansen (Local 793 NPH board member/resident), Bob Brook (Local 793 business rep and Local 793 NPH board member), and Mike Scott (Local 793 executive board member and Local 793 NPH treasurer).
Tenants at the non-profit apartment building in Toronto celebrated the 30th anniversary.
Tenants at the non-profit apartment building in Toronto celebrated the 30th anniversary.
Construction on Local 793’s non-profit housing development in Toronto began in fall 1991 and officially opened in November 1993.
Construction on Local 793’s non-profit housing development in Toronto began in fall 1991 and officially opened in November 1993.

Members Busy Helping Construct New Pipeline in St. Clair Township Area

Local 793 members are busy working for Premay Pipeline Hauling Ltd., helping construct 20-kilometre of new 36-inch diameter steel pipeline for natural gas from Dawn Station to Corunna Station in the St. Clair Township area. On site, Brother Andrew Barrie operates a 80-ton crawler crane, safely offloading and loading each section of pipe that will […]

Local 793 members are busy working for Premay Pipeline Hauling Ltd., helping construct 20-kilometre of new 36-inch diameter steel pipeline for natural gas from Dawn Station to Corunna Station in the St. Clair Township area.

On site, Brother Andrew Barrie operates a 80-ton crawler crane, safely offloading and loading each section of pipe that will be used on this project. Apprentice Alex O’Neil works alongside.

Subcontractor: Premay Pipeline Hauling Limited

(L to R) Alex O’Neil (crane apprentice), Paul Knight (Local 793 pipeline rep), and Andrew Barrie (crane operator)

(L to R) Alex O’Neil (crane apprentice), Paul Knight (Local 793 pipeline rep), and Andrew Barrie (crane operator)

Local 793 Members Digging Their Job

Local 793 member Rob Alton (left) is operating a Cat 330 excavator and apprentice Cory Kemp works alongside, as the two employees of Robert B. Somerville work on a series of integrity digs for TC Energy in Bracebridge.

Local 793 member Rob Alton (left) is operating a Cat 330 excavator and apprentice Cory Kemp works alongside, as the two employees of Robert B. Somerville work on a series of integrity digs for TC Energy in Bracebridge.