Langford shows support for ‘life-saving’ support centre for tradespeople
The former headquarters of the Savages Motorcycle Club at 2775 Spencer Rd. sits behind a rendering of its future: The Forge.Ben Fenlon/Goldstream News Gazette For Langford Coun. Kimberley Guiry, a request for the city to support a new trades-focused mental health centre struck a deeply personal chord. Work is underway to transform the former headquarters […]
Former Langford biker clubhouse reborn as support centre for workers
Jenny Nadeau and Mike Manhas stand outside the former biker clubhouse on Spencer Road, soon to be transformed into The Forge – a first-of-its-kind recovery and mental-health hub for tradespeople across B.C. A former biker clubhouse in Langford once tied to organized crime is about to be reborn as a place of healing and hope […]
Former biker clubhouse to become mental-health hub for construction workers
Called The Forge, the facility on Spencer Road in Langford will provide mental-health and addictions programs for those in the trades A former biker clubhouse in Langford is being turned into a hub to provide support and referrals to construction-industry workers with mental-health and addictions issues. The Construction Foundation of B.C. is behind the project, […]
Construction trades launch peer-support program to help workers facing mental health challenges
Current and former workers are training to help tradespeople, who suffer high rate of mental health concerns When Shawn Underhill worked as an ironworker, it was his job to check the fit-for-duty box for the crew, a standard part of the daily safety paperwork. “It was a lie,” said Underhill, explaining that he and other […]
Former Hells Angels-connected clubhouse in Langford converting into mental health and recovery centre
A former Hells Angels-connected clubhouse in Langford will soon be revamped to house mental health and addictions services. The notorious building at 2775 Spencer Rd. is best known for being the Savages Motorcycle clubhouse. Before that, it donned the number 41 above the front door, code for the Devils Army biker gang. Police have said […]
B.C. biker clubhouse to become centre for addiction, mental health recovery
A building in Langford, B.C., once occupied by biker gangs is being transformed into a wellness centre for people recovering from addiction and mental illness. The building was previously used by the Savages Motorcycle Club, and before that, the Devil’s Army — both of which police say are tied to the Hells Angels. The clubhouse […]
International Overdose Awareness Day offers solace to those grieving
For Trevor Botkin, Sunday’s International Overdose Awareness Day is a chance to reflect on his journey with addiction. The manager of industry relations for the Construction Foundation of British Columbia said his experience with addiction was worsened by the stigma associated with asking for help, especially in a male-dominated industry. Now in recovery, Botkin […]
Cultural Connection: CFBC & Indigenous Skills at Expo 2025 in Osaka
We’ve just returned from an unforgettable experience at Expo 2025 in Osaka, where we had the honour of sharing Indigenous Skills, stories, and culture on a truly global stage on behalf of the Province of British Columbia and BC Wood during BC Week June 2 – 6, 2025. The opportunity to engage with diverse audiences […]
BC Metal Manufacturing Advisory Group Fund Receives Key Contribution From Industry Leader Elliot-Matsuura
October 5, 2022 (Vancouver, BC) The Construction Foundation of BC (CFBC) is proud to announce that the BC Metal Manufacturing Advisory Group Fund (BCMMAG) has received a generous donation from Elliott-Matsuura Canada Inc. to support the group’s continuing efforts to raise awareness surrounding manufacturing trades in the province of BC. More specifically, funds received from Elliot-Matsuura Canada […]
Dawson Creek school receives $14,000 for shop class equipment
December 5, 2014 DAWSON CREEK – BC’s construction employers have provided $14,000 in grant funding to support skilled trades training in the Peace River South School District through the Project Shop Class initiative. The funds were presented today at the Dawson Creek Secondary School and will go towards the purchase of much need equipment for their shop classes. […]