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It is with our deepest sympathies that we announce the passing of Stéphane Laframboise

Member Stéphane Laframboise passed away on  Tuesday, July 7, 2020 . More information can be found HERE.

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It is with our deepest sympathies that we announce the passing of Stéphane Laframboise
It is with our deepest sympathies that we announce the passing of Dennis Deruchie

It is with our deepest sympathies that we announce the passing of Dennis Deruchie

Member Dennis Deruchie passed away on  Sunday, July 5, 2020 . More information can be found HERE.

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It is with our deepest sympathies that we announce the passing of Harry Ryan

It is with our deepest sympathies that we announce the passing of Harry Ryan

Member Harry Ryan passed away on  Wednesday, November 13, 2019 . The information is on the Oshawa Funeral Home website.

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Shovel Ceremony

Shovel Ceremony

Members, it’s finally official! Construction has begun on our new Union Hall and Training Centre. We will be providing photo…

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It is with our deepest sympathies that we announce the passing of Ross Ferguson

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ross Ferguson on April 3, 2019. Glendale Funeral Home 1810 Albion…

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It is with our deepest sympathies that we announce the passing of Ross Ferguson
It is with our deepest sympathies that we announce the passing of UA Local 853 Brother Chen

It is with our deepest sympathies that we announce the passing of UA Local 853 Brother Chen

King Chen, long time member and former owner of Quality Fire Protection Ltd. Visitation 5-9 PM March 7th, Funeral March…

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Details of Brother Cliff MacNeill’s Celebration of Life

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of 50-year member of UA Local 853, Brother Cliff MacNeill.…

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Details of Brother Cliff MacNeill’s Celebration of Life
Details of Brother Fountain’s Celebration of Life

Details of Brother Fountain’s Celebration of Life

It is with our deepest sympathies that we announce the passing of UA Local 853 Brother Fountain. Click here to…

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Details of Brother Smith’s Celebration of Life

It is with our deepest sympathies that we announce the passing of UA Local 853 Brother Brian Smith on October…

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Details of Brother Smith’s Celebration of Life
Sprinkler fitter apprentice wins international competition

Sprinkler fitter apprentice wins international competition

Ryan Young, a fourth-year apprentice with U.A. Local 853 Sprinkler Fitters Ontario, took home the main title at the 31st…

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Apprentice Contest and Instructor Graduation

Local 853 would like to congratulate Ryan Young on winning the International Apprentice Contest in Ann Arbor, Michigan this year.…

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Apprentice Contest and Instructor Graduation
Dear Family and Friends:

Dear Family and Friends:

I’m sure everyone is aware of the tragedy in Grand Valley involving three-year-old Kaden Young, missing in the Grand River…

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Sprinkler apprentice wins top spot in international competition

Sprinkler fitter apprentice Chris Pierog of United Association (U.A.) Local 853 Sprinkler Fitters Ontario recently won the U.A. International Apprentice…

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Sprinkler apprentice wins top spot in international competition
Young among first women to enter sprinkler trade

Young among first women to enter sprinkler trade

Kathryn Young never shies away from a challenge. Young is the first woman to complete the apprenticeship training and pass…

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