CWB Association - Kitchener Chapter

03/18/2026

🔥 Looking to connect, learn, and have some fun in the world of welding and beyond? 🔥

The Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB) Association is inviting YOU to come see what we’re all about!

You don’t need to be a welding professional to join — if welding, joining, cutting, or metal manipulation is part of your trade (or even just something you’re curious about), there’s a place for you here. Membership is **free**, and it opens the door to:

✅ Industry insights and up-to-date knowledge
✅ A strong, supportive community
✅ Networking with people you may never otherwise meet
✅ Opportunities for learning, growth, and even some cool perks along the way

We encourage everyone to get involved with a local chapter — and if you're in the area, we’d love to see you at the **Kitchener Chapter**! We also collaborate and connect with groups like the Conestoga College Student Chapter, helping bridge students and industry.

🎉 **Upcoming Event: National Trivia Night**
🗓 Tuesday, March 24
🕘 9:00 PM (Toronto time)

No need to be a welding expert — this event is all about community and fun!
✔️ Participate, connect, and see what we’re about
✔️ Win prizes (including door prizes just for showing up!)
✔️ Enjoy a relaxed, welcoming environment

👉 Sign up here:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/cwb-association-national-trivia-night-tickets-1980493471286?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

📍 Connect with the Kitchener Chapter:
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/2803728/
• Instagram:
• Facebook: CWB Association - Kitchener Chapter
• Email: [email protected]

We’re always looking to build relationships with industry partners too! If you’re open to hosting tours, offering technical talks, or collaborating to connect talent with opportunities — let’s talk.

Our chapters are run by passionate volunteers from across the trades and industries — welders, mechanics, engineers, technologists, and more. It’s a diverse, welcoming network built on shared knowledge and connection.

Come check it out. Get involved. Be part of something bigger.

Hope to see you at Trivia Night! 👏

02/19/2026

🚨 Calling all women curious about skilled trades & technology! 🚨

Join us for Ladies Tech Night — an evening designed to introduce, inspire, and connect women interested in hands-on careers, new skills, and opportunities in the trades.

🗓 Saturday, March 7
⏰ 6:00 – 8:00 PM
📍 Perth County Moto
2980 Forest Rd, Stratford, ON

✨ What to expect:
• Informational session about opportunities in tech & trades
• A welcoming, supportive environment to learn and ask questions
• Networking with others who share your interests
• Refreshments available for purchase

🎟 This is a FREE event, but registration is required:
👉 https://share.google/neCu0UHwVhxsb8U4G

Whether you're exploring a career change, curious about hands-on skills, or simply want to learn more — this night is for you. Bring a friend and come discover what’s possible!

We can’t wait to see you there!

01/29/2026

No words can make this better. But perhaps the power of a community to surround these young boys with love and strength can ease the pain. These boys I know will have more than one stand in dad, who will continue their father's legacy of raising them to be strong, resilient, capable community contributors.

Rest easy Justin. Thank you for every ounce of integrity and hard work you put out into this world in the flesh. Please let your energy protect your boys and all your brothers and sisters who walk the dangerous blue collar life.

"A Tragic Loss in Our Marine Community 💔

Last week, the Ontario Shipyards family—and all of us—lost one of our own. Justin Smith, just 29 years old, was a welding supervisor and a proud marine worker in Hamilton and Port Wellar. He was also a single Dad doing everything he could to build a future for his two beautiful, young boys, Jaxon and Jacob.

In the wake of this unimaginable loss, a GoFundMe trust fund has been set up to support his children. Justin was a hardworking tradesman, a dedicated father and son/grandson, and a proud Ship Ju**ie.

If you can spare even a few dollars, please consider donating. On a platform this large, small acts of generosity can make a powerful impact. I know how many kind and caring parents, industry professionals, and human hearts are here—and how many of you would do the same if this were your friend, your coworker, or your son.

Please give what you can, share the link, and help keep Justin’s dreams for his boys alive. ❤️

If other groups share this post, we can stand together as a community with one solid goal - to provide a future for 2 boys who are facing an incredibly difficult time. People who worked with him have shared such kind words about him in private, please share photos and words in this post if you feel comfortable." Holly Bonney Brookman

This has been an incredibly heartbreaking time. On … TRICIA DICKIE needs your support for Support Jaxon & Jacob Smith, who tragically lost their Dad