Community Builders is recognized as a Finalist in the 2026 BUILDING DIVERSITY AWARDS
The Toronto Community Benefits Network (TCBN), a pioneering 120-member coalition founded in 2013, unites trade unions, training centers, workforce agencies, grassroots groups, and community organizations. TCBN champions Community Benefits Agreements (CBAs), ensuring...
Community Builders Partner With Home Depot Canada on Spring Orange Door Project
The Home Depot Canada Foundation has officially launched its Spring Orange Door Project campaign at the Barrie Home Depot location, running until June 14 to raise critical funds to help prevent youth homelessness. As part of this initiative, a $300,000 cheque was...
BOARD MEMBER PROFILE: Kelly Duggan, MA
Kelly Duggan is not only a supporter of Community Builders but also a satisfied customer. We sat down with Kelly and shared excerpts from our conversation: Q: Why did you decide to join the Board of Community Builders? A: My journey to the Board of Community Builders...
Sault Ste. Marie Spotlight: Community Builders Featured on Rogers TV
Sault Ste. Marie Spotlight: Community Builders Featured on Rogers TV Things are moving fast at our new Sault Ste. Marie headquarters! Following our official launch earlier this year, we were recently honored to be featured on Rogers TV Community News. In the segment,...
Community Builders Muskoka Wins Creative Employee Retention & Recruitment Award at the 2026 Bracebridge Chamber of Commerce Business Awards Gala
Community Builders Muskoka was honoured to receive the Creative Employee Retention & Recruitment Award at the 2026 Bracebridge Chamber of Commerce Business Awards Gala on April 30. For the team at Community Builders, the recognition represents far more than hiring...
Community Builders Welcomes Minister Piccini; Celebrates SDF Success
(April 14th, 2026 - SUDBURY, ON) - Community Builders, the leading Construction Employment Social Enterprise in central and northern Ontario, welcomed Minister Piccini into their Sudbury Training Centre as they began a new cohort of their Trades and Diversity...
Community Builders Featured on CTV News Northern Ontario
Community Builders Featured on CTV News Northern Ontario Our mission to build with purpose is reaching new heights! We were recently featured on CTV News Northern Ontario to discuss our expansion across the North, including our new training centres in Sault Ste. Marie...
Community Builders on CBC Radio’s Morning North
In the News: Community Builders on CBC Radio’s Morning North We were thrilled to join Markus Schwabe on CBC Radio's Morning North to discuss how Community Builders is making a tangible difference in the lives of Northern Ontarians. 🎧 Listen to the Interview Listen Now...
Barrie 360 Celebrates Community Builders
Celebrating 10 Years of Building With Purpose This September marks a milestone we once only dreamed of: Community Builders is turning 10! What started in 2016 as a grassroots response to the housing crisis and trades shortage has grown into a multi-region movement....
BOARD MEMBER PROFILE: Joanne McPhail, Partner at Barriston Law
Joanne McPhail joined the Community Builders board of directors in September of 2024, providing sage advice and many connections to the Barrie community. We recently sat down with Joanne for a Q&A to learn about her background, why she supports Community Builders...
