Coastal GasLink President David Pfeiffer and his family were among the members of the Coastal GasLink Climbers who scaled the notoriously steep Prince George Cutbanks on April 27, raising more than $7,300 in support of the fourth-annual Climb for Cancer. More than half the funds raised were matched through Empower, TransCanada’s giving and volunteering program which supports and encourages employees and contractors to give back to their communities.

June through November is Hurricane Season and with a busier than normal hurricane season expected, it’s important to make sure you are prepared to weather the storm. Hurricanes can have devastating impacts on our communities caused by severe winds, storm surges, flooding and tornados.

We’ve all seen the memes – from the quarantine 15 to a picture of a broken scale – we know that maintaining routine and sticking to a healthy diet is more of a challenge than ever before. Whether you’re making a few extra trips to the pantry, eating more to cope with stress or trying to support local restaurants, making the healthy choice isn’t necessarily the easiest one.

With social distancing in effect, gym closures and recreational activities on hold, many of us are looking for ways to stay active and where possible, avoid breaking our fitness routines.

The horizontal directional drilling (HDD) the Northern Courier Project completed under the Athabasca River in Alberta, Canada, turned out to be the longest 42-inch-wide HDD completed in North America to date at 2,195 metres (7,200 feet), in order to install the pipeline 70 metres below the riverbed.

After heavy flooding exposed pipelines at river crossings, TransCanada used innovative and creative bioengineering solutions to "re-train" the rivers to protect the pipelines, reduce the company's environmental footprint, and create a new habitat for fish. To date, TransCanada’s engineering solutions have met with success, with the provincial regulator approving the engineering practices as a permanent solution.

During these uncertain times, it’s important that you check in with yourself to assess how you’re doing in terms of your mental health, work/life balance and other external factors that could impact your overall well-being.

We have been through a lot these last few weeks and for many, dealing with the stress and anxiety of the current situation has been a challenge causing an increase in fatigue or a lack of motivation. Whether you’re working from home or are working as an essential frontline worker, it’s important to manage this fatigue to ensure we’re able to show up effectively and safely for those who depend on us.

In February, we celebrate the rich and vibrant history, culture and achievements of the Black community, while remembering the many challenges faced over hundreds of years. While it is a month of celebration, it is also a time of reflection – to recognize, learn and participate. Education, awareness and action are critical to understanding and inclusion, and we all have a part to play. Two of our Inclusion and Diversity (I&D) Executive Council members, Eric Miller Jr. and Heather Campbell share ways you can get involved, learn and celebrate this Black History Month.

Who else grows tired of listening to the same repetitive songs on the radio? One of our newest Executive Leadership Team members, Dawn de Lima, Executive Vice-President, Corporate Services, switched from radio to audible books and hasn’t looked back.