Annual Magazine 2026 – Innovation in Motion
Welcome to the February 2026 edition of Millwrights Local 2309 Magazine! This special issue celebrates a landmark year, including Local 2309’s 75th anniversary, the successful completion of the Darlington Nuclear Refurbishment, and exciting progress toward a new Training Centre in Port Hope backed by a $9 million Skills Development Fund grant.
Dive into Business Manager John Baker’s year-in-review report on membership growth, training milestones, and industry outlook. Catch up on the Industry Report covering major projects across nuclear, automotive, cement, and the multi-billion-dollar Pearson LIFT airport redevelopment. Meet new instructor Kelly Gillis, celebrate Brian Boucher’s promotion to UBC Canadian District, and explore highlights from over 22,000 training hours delivered in 2025.
This issue also features political advocacy updates — from Queen’s Park Lobby Day championing tradeswomen’s rights to CANDU nuclear advocacy — plus community highlights including the Threads of Life Hockey Tournament, the first-ever Retiree Lunch Club, the Hammerheads youth program, the Labour Day Parade, and the 75th Anniversary Pin Dinner honouring the Local’s longest-serving member at 71 years.
