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INDUSTRY NEWS
Community Buildings Retrofit initiative

Canadian communities own and operate a large and diverse portfolio of aging buildings in need of upgrades - including facilities that contribute to strong, vibrant community culture, like arenas, pools and recreation centres.

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Massive indoor bike park opens in former Sears store in...

The new bike park may point to a wider trend of malls diversifying from traditional retail shops to recreation space as several big box stores close across Canada.

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Province enhances support for improved access to outdoor ...

The Province is providing a one-time grant of $10 million to the Outdoor Recreation Council of BC (ORCBC) to establish a new endowment fund that will improve and enhance outdoor recreation for people in B.C.

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EDUCATION
Empower your team with in-house training!
Attention forward-thinking organizations! Are you tired of spending a fortune on training expenses for your staff? Take control of your training budget by hosting a training session in your own community.

By hosting a course, you can reduce costs by cutting back on travel, accommodation, and food expenses. Your staff will be trained using their own equipment, ensuring a seamless transition from learning to implementation.

Don't miss this opportunity to develop the 2024 RFABC course schedule and provide your team with the skills they need to excel. Host a course and see the benefits of cost-effective, customized training right at your doorstep!
2023 Course Schedule
ONLINE REMOTE
POOL OPERATOR
LEVEL 1
  • August 6 - August 20
  • September 3 - September 17
  • October 1- October15
  • October 29 - November 12
  • November 26 - December 10
COMMUNITY
POOL OPERATOR
LEVEL 1
  • Langley: July 15-16
  • Chilliwack: August 12-13
ONLINE REMOTE
POOL OPERATOR
LEVEL 2
  • July 16 - July 30
  • August 20 - September 3
  • September 17 - October 1
  • October 15 - October 29
  • November 12 - November 26
  • December 10 - December 24
ICE FACLITY OPERATOR
Dates to be announced.
BUILDING SERVICES WORKER 1
  • Langley: July 29-30
BUILDING SERVICES WORKER 2
Dates to be announced.
RECREATIONAL ICE
SKATING INSTRUCTOR
Dates to be announced.
ARENA ICE MAKER
  • Vernon: August 26-27
CHLORINE HANDLING
Dates to be announced.
REFRIGERATION SAFETY AWARENESS
  • Fort St. John: July 22
REFRIGERATION OPERATION
  • New Westminster: August 14-25
PARTNER INFO
TAKE THIS FREE PROGRAM!
Take the lead on enhancing safety in ice arenas and recreational facilities with Technical Safety BC's free Ammonia Safety Awareness Program. Designed specifically for arena owners, managers, and supervisors, this program offers critical training to ensure safe operations, proper maintenance, and effective risk assessment in ammonia refrigeration facilities. Register today to make safety your top priority. 
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