Knowing the ropes: why rigging safety is not just created in the moment of the lift
The rigger’s decision at the hook is only the final link in a much…
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20 minutes on pre-lift safety: Practical insights on the first few feet of any lift
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CCRA reflections on the busy summer season and building momentum across Canada
In addition to conference activities, significant progress has been made on several key projects. -
Bird’s Eye View: Crane & Hoist Canada’s Annual Photo Contest Winners
From Toronto’s soaring SkyTower to wind farms in British Columbia, see the incredible images… -
Five Years After Kelowna: Building a stronger future for crane safety
WorkSafeBC's Todd McDonald looks back at the crane collapse in Kelowna, BC and how… -
Knowing the ropes: Industry should focus on competency-based training
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Safety Corner: Sling failure I’ll never forget
Most failures are because someone didn’t know, didn’t see or didn’t stop the lift -
New heights! We take a look at the Canadian Lift of the Year finalists
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Synthetic shift: Modern composites are eliminating corrosion and slashing maintenance costs
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Association News: CCRA descends on Halifax
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Sustainable lifting: Understanding the role of e-fuels, electrification and hybrid cranes
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‘Just push through it:’ It’s time to talk about mental health and how it’s impacting the industry
It is no secret that mental health remains an undercurrent within the construction and…
A1A Software announces Lift Plan of the Year Winners
A1A Software says this year’s contest drew a strong field of submissions.
Here’s how much diesel costs across Canada (updated October 5, 2026)
These are the current prices for diesel from coast to coast.
NAEDA and AED announce merger
The newly unified organization will operate as Associated Equipment Dealers.
Government of Canada lists West Coast Oil Pipeline as project of national interest
The pipeline had previously been referred to the Major Projects Office.
Potain topless cranes help build world-record Yangtze River bridge
Once complete, the Shituo Yangtze River Bridge will set four world records.
Liebherr’s Game of Cranes returns to find world’s best mobile crane operator
Liebherr says participants will demonstrate precision, dexterity and nerves of steel in a series…
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LUBE-A-BOOM launches new Rope Guard lubricant
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Trackunit’s IrisX MCP connects equipment intelligence to Claude, ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot
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Unirope Limited’s new Python DynamiQ designed for extreme loads
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