We are members of the Sheet Metal Workers' International Association. The International Association represents 150,000 members throughout Canada and the United States. The first Vancouver Island sheet metal union was originally formed in Victoria on July 3, 1909, back then we were known as the Amalgamated Sheet Metal Workers International Alliance, Local 134. In March 1940, we became the Sheet Metal Workers International Association, Local 276. Today Local 276 carries on the tradition of representing the skilled men and women working in the sheet metal and roofing trades on Vancouver Island.
VISOA (Vancouver Island Strata Owners Association)We are a non-profit organization of Strata Owners serving Strata Owners.On this website you will find:What's New:Late breaking news for strata owners.Real Estate Council Suspends Licence of Diversified Properties Ltd.Vancouver, British Columbia, September 12, 2014 – The Real Estate Council of British Columbia (the 'Council') advises that the real estate licence of Diversified Properties Ltd.
Make sure you sign up and enjoy some fun ball and maybe even play under the lights. If last years weather is to repeat itself, warm fall evenings and no rain will be in sight.Registration will be on Wednesday August 28th from 6-8pm at the Layritz club house.Cost will be $60.Season will run from early September until late October.Players ages 10-11-12 are eligible to play.Email questions to FallBall@Layritz.caLakehill has organized a Fall Ball Baseball program for players aged 8+9 in the 2013 season. Exceptions to age can be made. See the attached registration form. This program is going to be offered up to all the greater Victoria Little League parks.
Time for Some Real Solutions - Reclaiming the Commons 2013It's a sad case. In Vancouver a 50-foot lot on the west side with a single family home was only $1.2 million a year ago. Today it is $1.65 million. For the somewhat less pricey average two story Vancouver home, it would take 94% of the average families household income.
The brainchild of Dorothy Evans, The Canada Day Celebration, was a big success, bringing a tear to many an eye. Flags were flying and some members wore their native costumes. Based on a survey conducted by Dorothy, we were amazed at how many countries around the world we are connected to – sixty two in all. These facts were shown in a slideshow, while Gwen MacPherson gave a running commentary. The presentation was enriched by Dorothy, with fiddle in hand, entertaining us with Canadian folk music and songs accompanied by Pat Robertson, supported by members of the Blue Heron Singers. The grand finale was a rousing rendition of 'O Canada'.Another special event in June was our annual Pot Luck luncheon at Connie McKenzie's lovely garden. Members enjoyed a tasty lunch under gazebos scattered around the garden – a special occasion, which has been hosted by Connie for the past eight years.One of the traditions of the Association at this time of year are the Garden Tours of the Johannessens' and Watkins'.
Fairfield Stories Community Mural ProjectDraw, Paint & Create About Home The public is invited to join hands to create collective ideas about Home and Belonging. What makes a neighbourhood the unique place it is? Through, drawing, painting, printmaking and poetry, an artist-led mural made by community will be installed in the Fairfield Gonzales Community neighbourhood in 2015.