The families of two men who were killed in a worksite accident on Gabriola Island, B.C., last year are filing a civil lawsuit for what they claim is negligent behaviour that led to the deaths.
The widows of two men killed at a work site on Gabriola Island, B.C., have filed lawsuits against several construction companies, claiming the boom of a concrete pump-truck underwent shoddy repairs before it snapped and fell on the men last year.
AUBURN â The DeKalb Chamber Partnership, in cooperation with the Community Foundation of DeKalb County, has announced 14 DeKalb County leaders to be the second annual cohort for DeKalb LEADS, a competitive leadership development program started in fall of 2020.
DeKalb LEADS aims to cultivate leaders that are well-informed, well-rounded, and engaged through training, networking, and real-world experience. This premier leadership opportunity will drive positive change and civic engagement in DeKalb County, the chamber said. The nine-month program equips participants to lead, engage, activate, develop and serve (LEADS) the community.
The program exposes emerging and existing community leaders to the issues that face the region while challenging and engaging participants to strengthen the community through service and leadership. With the community as their classroom, participants develop long-lasting relationships with other leaders, discover the inner workings of the community a
AUBURN — DeKalb LEADS is now accepting applications for the 2021/2022 cohort. Applications are due June 15 and can be found at dekalbchamberpartnership.com/leads.