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Welcome to the Ontario Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (OSSGA)


OSSGA is a non-profit industry association representing over 250 sand, gravel, and crushed stone producers and suppliers of valuable industry products and services. Collectively, our members supply the majority of the approximately 172 million tonnes of aggregate consumed annually in the province to build and maintain Ontario’s infrastructure needs. OSSGA works in partnership with government and the public to promote a safe and competitive aggregate industry contributing to the creation of strong communities in the province.

 

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OSSGA Unveils Perks for New Members
A series of membership perks were recently unveiled by The Ontario Stone, Sand & Gravel Association's (OSSGA) Membership Committee to bring added value to prospective members by engaging them in association events.

OSSGA is now offering a 25-percent discount to all new members on registrations to any two OSSGA events - including the much-anticipated OSSGA Annual General Meeting next month - in the first calendar year following membership approval by the Board.

Associate (supplier) members have the added option of choosing a complimentary booth space in lieu of the event registration discount (subject to availability).

This year's AGM will feature two awards presentations for outstanding property rehabilitation, community relations and student design, with host Wendy Mesley, Ontario MPPs and other dignitaries.

For more information on becoming an OSSGA member, please click here.

For general enquiries, please contact OSSGA President Moreen Miller.

 

OSSGA Gets Inside Queen's Park!
Effective immediately, OSSGA will be posting weekly bulletins from Queen's Park on its members-only section of the OSSGA website. OSSGA members can click here to access the files (and scroll down to Inside Queen's Park).

To obtain your company-assigned password, please contact Eva Da Silva, or call (905) 507-0711 ext. 0.

 

Ops, Health and Safety Seminar in Photos
The Operations, Health & Safety Seminar, which took place January 13-14 at The Toronto Airport Hilton Hotel, was another great success, drawing an unexpected 320-plus attendees. The new venue was very well received and hosted such notable speakers as Frank O'Dea and the new CEO of the Infrastructure Health & Safety Association Michael Delisle.

Thanks to our generous sponsors: Austin Powder, Golder Associates Ltd., Nelson Aggregate Co., Orica, Port Colborne Quarries Inc., Rankin Construction, Trouble-Shooting Services Ltd. and Walker Industries Holdings Ltd.

OSSGA would also like to welcome its new members at the event: Benshaw Advanced Controls & Drives, Canadian Bearing and Dentec Safety Specialists Inc.

Look for the full story in the Spring issue of Rock Talk.

To see photos from the event, please click here: <1> <2> <3> <4> <5> <6> <7> <8> <9> <10> <11> <12> <13> <14> <15> <16> <17> <18> <19> <20> <21> <22> <23> <24>

For more photos or information, please contact Marta Blocki.

 

Calling All Industry Experts!
Think you know your aggregates? If so, we'd like to hear from you! As part of its ongoing Public Perception initiative, the Ontario Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (OSSGA) is calling on all experts in the industry interested in being featured on the Ask An Expert Page of our new interactive consumer website, www.theholestory.ca. We are looking for a variety of experts in the field - from hydrogeologists, to planners, to environmental consultants, to quarry operators, etc. - to sit on a virtual panel addressing occasional questions from the general public about aggregates. The more diverse the panel, the better! We are planning to install a permanent panel of rotating experts on a quarterly basis. Once officially approved as an expert, you will be asked to submit a current photo and short bio to be featured on the site.

To qualify, please submit your resume to Marta Blocki. For more information, please don't hesitate to contact Marta directly at (905) 507-0711 ext. 4.

 

Implementation of The Endangered Species Act, 2007
With respect to the The Endangered Species Act, 2007 (ESA), which came into effect June 30, 2008, the Ontario Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (OSSGA) recommends the following: (Click here for more information - scroll down to 2nd item).

 

 

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Materials Reference Guide - Reprinted and available for purchase!

Group Employee Benefits Program - NEW BENEFIT

 

 

 
 
   
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