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It was a large turnout for Local 793 members, staff and supporters at the 39th Annual Terry Fox Run in Oakville on Sunday, September 15. Those participating in the event could either walk, run, bicycle, rollerblade or use a wheelchair for the two-kilometre, five-kilometre and 10-kilometre routes around Coronation Park. Members, staff and participants wore specially made 100th Anniversary IUOE Local 793 team t-shirts. As of 12noon EDT on September 15, 2019, Local 793 raised $2,195, more than doubling the goal of $1,000. Donations are still being accepted and can […]

It was a large turnout for Local 793 members, staff and supporters at the 39th Annual Terry Fox Run in Oakville on Sunday, September 15.

Those participating in the event could either walk, run, bicycle, rollerblade or use a wheelchair for the two-kilometre, five-kilometre and 10-kilometre routes around Coronation Park.

Members, staff and participants wore specially made 100th Anniversary IUOE Local 793 team t-shirts.

As of 12noon EDT on September 15, 2019, Local 793 raised $2,195, more than doubling the goal of $1,000.

Donations are still being accepted and can be sent to: www.terryfox.ca/iuoeLocal793

The Union’s head office in Oakville was alive on Sunday, August 18, as 1,200 members and their families enjoyed great entertainment, amazing food , pony rides, bouncy castles, activities for all ages, and so much more at the Toronto/Barrie 100th Anniversary Picnic. Joining the celebrations was Canadian Regional Director, International Union of Operating Engineers, Lionel Railton, who shared greetings from IUOE General President James T. Callahan in his speech. Oakville North Burlington MP Pam Damoff was also in attendance, celebrating the Local’s centenary. Live music was provided by Freedom Train […]

The Union’s head office in Oakville was alive on Sunday, August 18, as 1,200 members and their families enjoyed great entertainment, amazing food , pony rides, bouncy castles, activities for all ages, and so much more at the Toronto/Barrie 100th Anniversary Picnic.

Joining the celebrations was Canadian Regional Director, International Union of Operating Engineers, Lionel Railton, who shared greetings from IUOE General President James T. Callahan in his speech.

Oakville North Burlington MP Pam Damoff was also in attendance, celebrating the Local’s centenary.

Live music was provided by Freedom Train and Marvel comic superheroes were at the ready to pose for photos with children.

Captained by Local 793 member Sebastian Sapeta, the heavy equipment operators championed the Local 793 Tug-of-War challenge. The traditional battle pits earth-moving operators against crane operators.

Port Perry’s beautiful waterfront was the backdrop to Local 793’s 100th Anniversary celebrations in Oshawa. More than 200 members, staff and their families took part in the fun at Palmer Park. The day included bouncy castles, airbrush tattoos, a food & ice cream truck, and more! Live music was provided by Country Spice, led by Local 793 member Allen Scriver. Many members walked away with great prizes, including barbeques and fishing gear.

Port Perry’s beautiful waterfront was the backdrop to Local 793’s 100th Anniversary celebrations in Oshawa.

More than 200 members, staff and their families took part in the fun at Palmer Park.

The day included bouncy castles, airbrush tattoos, a food & ice cream truck, and more!

Live music was provided by Country Spice, led by Local 793 member Allen Scriver.

Many members walked away with great prizes, including barbeques and fishing gear.

Members, staff and their families were treated to a fun-filled day, as the Windsor district held their 100th Anniversary picnic on Saturday. It was a great turnout, with more than 350 people attending the event held at the Fogolar Furlan. Taking part in the festivities were business manager Mike Gallagher, director of Toronto area and executive board member Dave Turple, Southwestern Ontario area supervisor and executive board member Steve Booze, Sarnia business rep and executive board member Paul Knight, Sarnia business rep Mike Barons, Windsor business rep Dave Pfaff, London […]

Members, staff and their families were treated to a fun-filled day, as the Windsor district held their 100th Anniversary picnic on Saturday.

It was a great turnout, with more than 350 people attending the event held at the Fogolar Furlan.

Taking part in the festivities were business manager Mike Gallagher, director of Toronto area and executive board member Dave Turple, Southwestern Ontario area supervisor and executive board member Steve Booze, Sarnia business rep and executive board member Paul Knight, Sarnia business rep Mike Barons, Windsor business rep Dave Pfaff, London business rep Kelly Burla, director of organizing and trustee Kyle Schutte and executive board member Bill Boyle.

Also in attendance were retired Southwestern Ontario area supervisors and executive board members Bob McQueen and Bruce Knight, as well as retired executive board member Ken Boyle.

Local 793 encourages all members to attend celebrations being held across the province all summer long.

Local 793 held anniversary celebrations in Timmins on Sunday, rounding out three weekends of 100th anniversary festivities for members in Northeastern Ontario. The celebrations began with a “honour” song given by the Thunder Creek Indigenous Drum Group from Timmins. After the initial song, the drummers stayed and continued to play music, including a drum rendition of SpongeBob SquarePants for the children in attendance. Music for the day was provided by a local DJ. Regional staff and volunteers gathered to offer a great barbecue for members in attendance. As the celebration […]

Local 793 held anniversary celebrations in Timmins on Sunday, rounding out three weekends of 100th anniversary festivities for members in Northeastern Ontario.

The celebrations began with a “honour” song given by the Thunder Creek Indigenous Drum Group from Timmins. After the initial song, the drummers stayed and continued to play music, including a drum rendition of SpongeBob SquarePants for the children in attendance. Music for the day was provided by a local DJ.

Regional staff and volunteers gathered to offer a great barbecue for members in attendance. As the celebration was centrally located in Timmins, area residents were encouraged to come celebrate with the union and learn more about our accomplishments over the last 100 years.

93.1 Moose FM did a remote broadcast to highlight the event. Members received a 100th anniversary t-shirt and entry to the prize draws that included Mastercraft wrench and socket sets, ShopVac, Keurig Coffee Maker, cottage and patio furniture, gift cards and more. Non-members received access to bouncy castles and laser tag, a 100th anniversary frisbee, and access to our “make your own treat bag” candy bar.

Between members and residents, the Timmins celebration saw over 200 people take in the festivities in what turned into a beautiful, 27 degrees day. Many members walked away with prizes and a great experience. Non-Members shared in our pride and learned more of what our union has to offer Timmins and the surrounding area.

Northeastern Ontario supervisor and financial secretary Robert Turpin would like to thank the 100th anniversary organizing committee, area staff, and volunteers that made the last three weekends so successful.

The third installment of IUOE Local 793’s 100th anniversary celebrations took place at Ojibway Park in Sault Ste. Marie on Sunday. A great day was planned which included bouncy castles, football toss and kick and a “fish pond,” with some games of skill for the adults. Participants received a union t-shirt, a 100th anniversary frisbee, and other great merchandise. Children were given the opportunity to make their own treat bags, which was a big success. Following a hearty lunch, Sault Ste. Marie business rep John Miners and Timmins business rep […]

The third installment of IUOE Local 793’s 100th anniversary celebrations took place at Ojibway Park in Sault Ste. Marie on Sunday.

A great day was planned which included bouncy castles, football toss and kick and a “fish pond,” with some games of skill for the adults.

Participants received a union t-shirt, a 100th anniversary frisbee, and other great merchandise. Children were given the opportunity to make their own treat bags, which was a big success.

Following a hearty lunch, Sault Ste. Marie business rep John Miners and Timmins business rep Tyler L. Levesque gave out raffle draw prizes, such as a Shop-Vac, beauty baskets, gift certificates and other great prizes.

Local 793 encourages all members and family to attend these 100th anniversary celebrations as they roll out provincewide.

Photo credit: Robert Turpin and Kirk Fournier

Members, staff and family were treated to a fun day of celebrations, as Ottawa & Belleville districts and the OETIO Morrisburg campus hosted the 100th anniversary Rodeo Picnic on Saturday. More than 650 Local 793 staff, members and their families registered for the event, which was held at the OETIO campus in Morrisburg. Business manager Mike Gallagher and staff from across the province attended the event. Guests were treated to a wide variety of activities and entertainment, from pony rides, a petting zoo and bouncy castles to a reptile zoo, […]

Members, staff and family were treated to a fun day of celebrations, as Ottawa & Belleville districts and the OETIO Morrisburg campus hosted the 100th anniversary Rodeo Picnic on Saturday.

More than 650 Local 793 staff, members and their families registered for the event, which was held at the OETIO campus in Morrisburg.

Business manager Mike Gallagher and staff from across the province attended the event.

Guests were treated to a wide variety of activities and entertainment, from pony rides, a petting zoo and bouncy castles to a reptile zoo, magician and live DJ.

Operators were put to the test in the IUOE LOCAL 793 MEMBERS COMPETITIONS. Prizes were awarded to the top three operators in four categories: Mobile Crane, Tower Crane, Excavator and Tractor-Loader-Backhoe (TLB).

Following were winners:

Mobile Crane
1st: Zach Borutski
2nd: Michel Alig
3rd: Dan Alig

Tower Crane
1st: Jonathan Sprung
2nd: Vince Beaudoin
3rd: Jose Campos

Excavator
1st: Tim Gilmer
2nd: Donny Molson
3rd: Scott Walker

Tractor-Loader-Backhoe (TLB)
1st: Tim Gilmer
2nd: Donny Molson
3rd: Jason Beckman

Thanks to generous donations by Eastern Ontario contractors, competition winners in each category received $1,500 for first place, $750 for second place and $500 for third place.

Following the Rodeo, a dinner-dance was held where members enjoyed dinner followed by the sounds of A Bigger Hammer band fronted by Local 793 member Scott Greene. The evening also included a breathtaking professional fireworks display.

Photo credit: Armand Dowdall