Category: News

Newsletter – March 2026 PDF

Brothers and Sisters, Please join the IBEW 586 for Ottawa’s Dragon Boat Festival! We are looking for 25 volunteers for a 586 Paddle Boat team. Only serious inquiries please. There… Read more »

Brothers and Sisters, Please join us for our Bowling Day! Hosted at Orleans Bowling (885 Taylor Creek Dr). See flyer below for more details. Please call the office at 613-741-5664 by April 3rd to… Read more »

Brothers and Sisters, Please join us for our Family Ski Day! Hosted at Mont Cascades. See flyer below for more details. Please call the office at 613-741-5664 by February 27th to register or if you… Read more »

To purchase tickets, please visit us at our office on 2460 Lancaster Rd, Suite 103.

Brothers and Sisters, Please join us for our annual Ice Fishing Derby! See flyer below for more details. Please call the office at 613-741-5664 by February 10th to register or… Read more »

Newsletter – December 2025

A council representing unionized construction workers in Ottawa, eastern Ontario and western Quebec is expressing “very serious concerns” over the city’s decision to award the construction contract for Lansdowne 2.0… Read more »

Obituary of Eric Johnston (Retired Electrician IBEW Local 586, 1957 – 2017) Eric sadly but comfortably passed away on Friday October 17th, 2025 with his wife and family by his… Read more »

Brothers and Sisters, Please see below for the October Relay!

Brothers and Sisters, Please join us at our new training centre for a movie night! See flyer below for more details or contact the office for more details.  

Brothers and Sisters, Please be aware that as of September, the monthly general meetings are being held back at our newly renovated training centre. We would like to thank everyone… Read more »

Brothers and Sisters, Please see below for information on our upcoming 2025 children’s Christmas party. Please note that this years children’s Christmas party will be held in our newly renovated… Read more »

Brothers and Sisters, Here are the confirmed dates for ice time at Ottawa U for the 2025/2026 season (1 hour time slot): Friday, November 14 – 1:00pm – Arena 1… Read more »

Brothers and Sisters, Please see link below to view the latest relay. IBEW 586 AUGUST 2025 RELAY  

Brothers and Sisters, Please join us for a Labour Day Family BBQ at our Training Center on September 1st. There will be food, drinks, bouncy castles and more! Please call… Read more »

Brothers and Sisters, Please see the flyer below to be eligible for up to up to 25% off Marks this May. This may be used in any Marks Store across… Read more »

Brothers and Sisters, Please see the flyer below for information about this years Daryl Lecuyer Softball Tournament. If interested on playing please contact Zach Pugsley at 613-724-9285 or email him… Read more »

Brothers and Sisters, Information regarding the special call meeting.  The selector has chosen ETBA’s $5.40 option. We will be discussing the allocation of that money at the April 14th at… Read more »

Skills Ontario Competition 2025 IBEW Local 586 Education department is looking for apprentices no older than 29 years old who would be interested in competing in the Provincial Skills Competition… Read more »

Brothers and Sisters, Please see below for up to 25% off of merchandise from Mark’s.

Brothers and Sisters, The Joint Proposal documents were shipped out to the members on December 16, 2024 with some already receiving the package. Most members will receive their package in… Read more »

Dear Sisters and Brothers: The IBEW Founders’ Scholarship honors the dedicated wiremen and linemen who founded the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW). Each year the officers of the IBEW… Read more »

Brothers and Sisters, 2024 marked 100 years since the inception of Milwaukee Tool, a well-known brand among IBEW members. To celebrate this achievement, Milwaukee has partnered with IBEW Canada to… Read more »

Brothers and Sisters, Please see the December Relay below. Also, please be reminded that all remaining vacation pay cheques will be mailed out as of Friday, December 20th at noon… Read more »

Brothers and Sisters, Join us for this year’s Christmas Bingo on December 20, 2025 at 6pm! Please register with the Hall @ 613-741-5664 by Thursday December 18th to receive your… Read more »

Brothers and Sisters, Due to the possibility of a Canada Post strike, IBEW 586 will be changing the delivery of the vacation pay cheques to ensure members get their vacation… Read more »

Brothers and Sisters, Please see below for upcoming ice times: Hockey Ice time at uOttawa Minto Sports Complex – Arena #1 – All at 1:00pm Fri – Nov 15 –… Read more »

Brothers and Sisters, The IBEW 586 office will be moving to a new location over the weekend. During this transition, phone service for IBEW 586 will be down from Friday,… Read more »

Brother and Sisters, Please be advised that as of October 28, the IBEW 586 office will be relocated to 2460 Lancaster Rd, Suite 103. Classes will still be held in… Read more »

Brothers and Sisters, Due to the construction at our hall, the next monthly General Meeting (October 21st) and all General Meetings moving forward, will be held at the Nepean Sportsplex… Read more »

The 2024 IBEW Membership Development Conference in Chicago marked a monumental moment for IBEW First District. With the support of IBEW Local Union leaders and their respective teams, we are… Read more »

Brothers and Sisters, Please see below for information on this year’s IBEW 586 Kids Christmas Party. A reminder that this event fills up fast, so please register with the IBEW… Read more »

Brothers and Sisters, Please see below for details to save up to 25% on purchases at Mark’s!

Brothers and Sisters, There will be a fundraiser for Brother Connor Durack, who passed away suddenly this summer, on Thursday, August 15th. Please see the attached poster below for more… Read more »

Brothers and Sisters, Please join us for this years IBEW 586 Golf Tournament! This years tournament will be held at “The Meadows”. Please contact the office to register and for… Read more »

IBEW Local 586 Welcomed Federal Minister of Employment, workforce development and official languages Randy Boissonnault as he announced the second phase of the Union training and innovation program or UTIP…. Read more »

Brothers and Sisters,  Ontario is changing from the old 3-Level trade school to the new 4-Level trade school starting this September 2024. The new Electrical Trades’ Curriculum Standard will be… Read more »

Brothers and Sisters,  IBEW Local 586 Education department is looking for apprentices no older than 29 years old who would be interested in competing in the Provincial Skills Competition held… Read more »

Ryan Konkin was killed in an explosion at a hazardous chemical facility in St. Catharines last January. He left behind his loving family and 24-year-old fiancée who said it was… Read more »

Local 586 attended this years 66th Annual Convention of the Provincial Building and Construction Trades Council of Ontario. The Provincial Building and Construction Trades Council of Ontario (PBCTCO) was established… Read more »

Brothers and Sisters, Big thanks to all those who attended this years labour day parade!  

Brothers and Sisters, Please join us for this years Labour Day Parade. Please see the link below for more details or contact the hall. Solidarity! Learn More  

Thanks to everyone who attended this years summer BBQ. Special thanks to all the volunteers and members who brought out their cars and bikes.  

Canada’s Building Trades Unions commends the Federal Government for the investment tax credits announced in the 2022 Fall Economic Statement and the 2023 Budget to support the transition to net… Read more »

Brothers and Sisters, The members of Local 636 will soon be entering their 3rd month of strike. Please join them at the Local 636 Solidarity BBQ this coming Monday, August… Read more »

The work picture at Local 1687 has been strong for the last 8 months explains Travis Merrett, Business Manager. “We are fortunate to have full employment and, in addition, we… Read more »