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.

Coastal GasLink implemented a unique program within its workforce lodges known as the Community Workforce Accommodation Advisor (CWAA) Program. The program is being rolled out in Coastal GasLink’s workforce lodges, and is employing members from neighbouring Indigenous communities to lead programming that promotes inclusion and fosters a deeper understanding of the rich cultures and traditions of Indigenous communities.

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.

When we think about safety and health, the first thing that comes to mind is our physical well-being, but our mental health is equally as important. Just like our bodies need exercise and a good diet to remain strong, our minds need stimulation and rest to stay healthy and alert. This is true under any circumstances but right now, as the world faces a global pandemic and we’re exposed to heightened levels of uncertainty, it is more important than ever that we pay attention to our mental health and be aware of how it can impact other areas of our life.

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.

For more than a month, we have been navigating through tough times and a changing daily routine. We’re spending more time at home with our immediate families, the water in the canals of Venice have become crystal clear, the daily hustle and bustle has come to a halt and we’re seeing a drastic shift in society.

Beyond fuel in your tank, oil is used to make everyday objects – everything from drinking cups to combs and electronics and more. Literally thousands of things you use daily are made from oil.

As restaurants, stores and businesses begin to reopen, our commitment to safety and the well-being of our employees is stronger than ever. Throughout the pandemic, teams across our company have been upholding our number one value of safety, to ensure the continued safe and reliable operations of our assets and ongoing construction work. Some of these committed individuals have had to remain physically at work every day with some even volunteering to self-isolate away from their families and communities.

Jack Opgenorth has been an intern with the Cybersecurity Office (CSO) since January – a small amount of time packed with a lot of learning. Working on the frontlines to protect our digital assets, Jack has had the opportunity to see firsthand the cyber threats our company and industry face.