Passing of David Pollard
It is with regret that we bring you the news of the passing of our long time friend, colleague, and fishing partner, David Pollard, formerly with Northland Glass in North Bay.
David (April 15, 1953 – March 6, 2022) passed away suddenly at the Ottawa Civic Hospital on Sunday, March 6, 2022, from complications of surgery.
David is the beloved husband of Mary Cynthia (nee DesRoches). David is the loving father to Amanda Pollard (Rick) of Earlton. He will be lovingly missed by his dear cousins, Lynne, and Fred Mephan.
David was the past owner of Northland Glass & Metal Ltd., he was a proud member of the Home Builders Association, and the North Bay Masonic Lodge.
David will always be dearly remembered for his passion for boating, especially on Trout Lake, spending time with friends and making special memories at Camp Island.
Member Bulletin – October 2021
As we finally begin to emerge from a much too long COVID-induced hiatus, president Andrew Dolphin and the board of the OGMA are enthusiastic to get back to organizing functions that bring our industry together in a positive and collaborative manner. We intend to be full steam ahead in 2022. For years now, we have brought […]
Passing of Albert William (Al) Jones
It is with great sadness that we bring you the news of the passing of one of our industry’s most virtuous and respected gentlemen. Al left us just a week before his 93rd birthday. Al was one of the good guys and was well liked by everyone who had the pleasure of meeting him. He had a great […]
Ontario Continues to Expand Access to Rapid Testing for Workplaces
We’re sharing the following news release from the Ontario Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade below. The release includes links to registration information for free rapid antigen screening kits to help you screen for asymptomatic cases of COVID-19. It also includes a number of resources related to COVID-19 that are useful to employers and employees […]
Contractor Survey re: Rapid Antigen Testing Program
Attention Contractors, Please follow the link below and fill out the contractor survey to ensure Ontario job-sites receive an appropriate portion of the Ontario government’s stock of rapid tests: Rapid Antigen Testing Program Survey The deadline to complete the survey is 5:00 p.m. today. The survey takes about 4 minutes to complete. Regards, Andrew Dolphin OGMA […]
“Challenge + Change” Construction Conference
Valued Members, You are invited to attend Petrela Winter, National Virtual Construction Conference – CHALLENGE + CHANGE, on Wednesday, February 24, 2021, from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM. A limited number of FREE REGISTRATIONS have been set aside for OGMA members, don’t miss out on this unique opportunity! Petrela Winter is a highly specialized insurance brokerage focused exclusively […]
Get Support for Learner Funding
Thanks to a heads up sent to me from OGMA member Bonny Koabel with AKR Consulting Canada Inc., it is my pleasure to inform you of financial assistance that is available to all residents of Ontario with school age children, students over 18, and parents or guardians to a special needs child under the age […]
Update on 2021 Membership Dues
The year 2020 has been very difficult for many of us and it has been especially challenging for the OGMA. All of our events are geared towards physical attendance, which we were not able to do. Because of this, the OGMA will not be charging any dues in 2021 to companies that have paid their 2020 invoice. With the […]
Passing of Joe Shapiro
It is with sadness that we bring the news of the passing of Joe Shapiro. Joe left us at the age of 97 on December 22, 2020. Joe was one of the pioneers, and one of the characters, in the glass business. He was a co-founder of Sealite Glass Ltd., with Fred Fulton in the late 1950s, one […]
Prompt Payment Ontario – Ontario Construction Act – Trade Contractors Guide
As you are likely aware, the OGMA has been an active participant in the Prompt Payment Ontario (PPO) initiative for the past six years, where forty or so trade-related associations banded together to lobby for improvements in the laws, liens, payment terms, and arbitration process related to construction contracts. As a result, the legislation went […]
