Atlantic Canada Common Ground Alliance News

2024 National DIRT Report

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 18:09:15 GMT

The 2024 CCGA DIRT Report is available in French and English.

2024 CCGA DIRT Report - ENGLISH.pdf

2024 CCGA DIRT Report - FRENCH.pdf

2025 CCGA Damage Prevention Symposium

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 14:30:00 GMT

https://www.canadiancga.com/2025-Symposium

Mark your calendars for the 2025 CCGA Damage Prevention Symposium.

Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel

November 4th-6th, 2025

https://www.atlanticdigsafe.ca/event-6133311

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 10:30:00 GMT

Locate Validity is Changing in Atlantic Canada on March 1, 2025

Sat, 01 Mar 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Underground Facility Locating and Marking Standard

Fri, 10 Feb 2023 14:55:30 GMT

CAPULC’s Underground Facility Locating and Marking Standard Version 1.0 has been released.

https://capulc.ca/News/13089945

National DIRT Report 2021

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 14:07:38 GMT

The 2021 CCGA DIRT report has been released and is available in both English and French. The report contains great information so feel free to review and share.

National DIRT Report 2021

Rapport national ORDI 2021

National Dirt Report 2020

Sat, 01 Jan 2022 18:54:27 GMT

Hi everyone - the 2020 CCGA DIRT report has been released and is available in both English and French. The report contains great information so feel free to review and share.

National DIRT report 2020 - CCGA September 2021.pdf

Rapport national ORDI 2020 - CCGA septembre 2021.pdf

April Dig Safe Month Serves as a Reminder for Atlantic Canada Residents to Always Click Before They Dig

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 20:40:09 GMT

With the spring digging season almost here, Atlantic Canada Common Ground Alliance hopes this month will serve as a reminder for residents to always secure a locate request to have underground utility lines marked prior to any digging project.

Each year, damage to buried utilities costs Canadians more than $1 billion. The ClickBeforeYouDig.com web portal connects homeowners and contractors with their local One-Call Centre, which notifies the appropriate utility companies of their intent to dig. Professional locators are then sent to the requested dig site to locate and mark underground lines with flags, spray paint or both. Striking a single line can result in repair costs, fines, inconvenient outages, cause serious injury and in rare cases, result in fatalities.

Every digging project, no matter how large or small, warrants a visit to ClickBeforeYouDig.com. Installing a fence, planting a tree and building a deck are all examples of digging projects requiring a locate request.

The depth of utility lines can vary for a number of reasons, including erosion, previous digging projects and uneven surfaces. Utility lines need to be properly marked because the risk of striking an underground utility line exists even when digging only a few inches. Visit ClickBeforeYouDig.com or www.DigSafeCanada.ca for more information about safe digging practices.

CCGA Digging Deeper Virtual Symposium

Sat, 24 Oct 2020 18:46:11 GMT

The Canadian Common Ground Alliance (CCGA) proudly announces the Digging Deeper Digital Education and Networking Series.

Given the uncertainties due to COVID-19, the CCGA is excited to provide an alternative:

A national platform that virtually connects Damage Prevention Stakeholders, beginning October 2020 until May 2021 that offers 10 training and awareness sessions based on industry hot topics. Speakers include:

Canada Energy Regulator CEO – Gitane De Silva

Association Consulting Engineers Canada President – John Gamble

Renew Magazine Editor – Andrew Macklin

In addition to providing continuing professional education, the Digging Deeper Digital Education and Networking Series aims to reconnect peers, utilities, sponsors and suppliers to support the growth and development of the Damage Prevention industry now, and in the future.

To register, click HERE and select TICKETS.

Early Bird Special – Attend all 10 workshops for $199.99 Register before Friday October 23rd

Join us as we #DigDeeper into Damage Prevention!

Know What's Below - July 2020

Sun, 12 Jul 2020 19:25:21 GMT

Click to read the July 2020 Issue of Know What's Below

Know What's Below - June 2020

Thu, 25 Jun 2020 19:22:37 GMT

Click to read the June 2020 Issue of Know What's Below

Know What's Below - May 2020

Wed, 13 May 2020 16:02:19 GMT

Click to read the May 2020 Issue of Know What's Below

Know What's Below - April 2020

Sun, 05 Apr 2020 18:31:00 GMT

Click to read the April 2020 Issue of Know What's Below

Know What's Below - March 2020

Wed, 11 Mar 2020 16:42:43 GMT

Click to read the Know What's Below March 2020 Issue

Know What's Below - February 2020

Wed, 05 Feb 2020 19:35:42 GMT

In this Issue:

DIRT Submission Deadline is March 31
Regional Partners News
National News
Upcoming Events - Registration Open for GCA 811 Conference & Expo and other industry event information

Read the February 2020 issue

Know What's Below January 2019

Wed, 08 Jan 2020 20:03:35 GMT

In the January Issue of Know What's Below:

2018 DIRT Report Released
ABCGA Hiring Training Standards Committee Administrator
National News
Upcoming Industry Events

Click to read the January Issue of Know What's Below

Know What's Below December 2019

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 20:37:08 GMT

In the December Issue of Know What's Below:

Happy Holidays from the Canadian Common Ground Alliance!
2018 DIRT Report Released
New Issue of the Damage Prevention Process in Alberta
ORCGA Damage Prevention Symposium Call for Papers Extended
National News
Upcoming Industry Events

Click to read the December Issue of Know What's Below

Know What's Below November 2019 Newsletter

Thu, 07 Nov 2019 13:32:47 GMT

In this Issue:

Thank You to Everyone Who Attended the 7th Annual CCGA Symposium
2018 DIRT Report Released
Washington’s Unique Approach to Damage Prevention Legislation
Canada-wide investigation exposes dangerous levels of lead in drinking water
Public Review on Proposed Changes to Codes Canada Publications
Upcoming Industry Events

Click to open the CCGA's Know What's Below newsletter for November 2019.

CCGA Releases 2018 DIRT Report

Fri, 01 Nov 2019 03:00:00 GMT

CCGA's second annual DIRT report is now available. Canada-wide, there were on average 47 damages per work day. Atlantic Canada averaged less than 0.3 per work day. Read the full news release on the CCGA website.

Download 2018 DIRT Report
Rapport Ordi 2018

Know What's Below October 2019 Newsletter

Tue, 08 Oct 2019 00:31:33 GMT

Click to open the CCGA's Know What's Below newsletter for October 2019.

Know What's Below September 2019 Newsletter

Wed, 04 Sep 2019 19:47:31 GMT

Read the Know What's Below September Issue.

Know What's Below August 2019 Newsletter

Sat, 10 Aug 2019 13:45:42 GMT

Read the Know What's Below August Newsletter

Know What's Below July 2019 Newsletter

Fri, 05 Jul 2019 11:53:21 GMT

Read the Know What's Below July Newsletter

Know What's Below June 2019 Newsletter

Fri, 07 Jun 2019 13:20:17 GMT

Read the Know What's Below June 2019 Newsletter

7e symposium annuel du Canadian Common Ground Alliance sur la prévention des dommages — Inscription maintenant ouverte !

Fri, 03 May 2019 20:56:05 GMT

7e symposium annuel du Canadian Common Ground Alliance sur la prévention des dommages — Inscription maintenant ouverte !

2019 CCGA Damage Prevention Symposium – Registration Now Open!

Fri, 03 May 2019 20:53:48 GMT

Visit the 2019 CCGA Website to Learn more about the Damage Prevention Symposium – Registration Now Open!

Know What's Below May 2019 Newsletter

Wed, 01 May 2019 20:43:33 GMT

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Know What's Below April 2019 Newsletter

Mon, 08 Apr 2019 19:18:35 GMT

Read the Know What's Below April 2019 Newsletter

CAPULC - 2019 AGM and Safety Conference & National Locate Rodeo - April 17 to 18, 2019

Fri, 15 Mar 2019 16:38:38 GMT

2019 AGM and Safety Conference & National Locate Rodeo and Workshops. April 17 & 18, 2019
Festival Place, Sherwood Park, AB

“Damage Prevention is not just a slogan”

Visit the CAPULC.ca website for full details and to register.

Know What's Below March 2019 Newsletter

Mon, 11 Mar 2019 19:26:19 GMT

Read the Know What's Below March 2019 Newsletter

Know What's Below February 2019 Newsletter

Thu, 07 Feb 2019 01:28:24 GMT

Read the Know What's Below February 2019 Newsletter

Know What's Below January 2019 Newsletter

Fri, 25 Jan 2019 17:12:22 GMT

Read the January 2019 Know What's Below Newsletter

Congrès 2019 d’Info-Excavation, 20-21-22 Février

Tue, 01 Jan 2019 17:16:07 GMT

Learn more about Congrès 2019 d’Info-Excavation, 20-21-22 Février

ORCGA Damage Prevention Symposium, February 13 to 15

Tue, 01 Jan 2019 17:14:53 GMT

Visit ORCGA's website for more details about the ORCA Damage Prevention Symposium.

CCGA Best Practices V 3.0 (PDF) Now Available

Sun, 16 Dec 2018 19:54:25 GMT

Together with Regional and National Best Practices Committees’ collaboration, the Canadian Common Ground Alliance (CCGA) has released Volume 3 of the CCGA Best Practices.

2017 National DIRT Report (PDF) Now Available

Fri, 30 Nov 2018 19:57:40 GMT

The CCGA, working together with Regional and National Damage Reporting & Evaluation Committees, releases the 2017 DIRT Report.

Download the 2017 DIRT Report