JOYCE & DON KNOW HARD WORK WHEN THEY SEE IT

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“We’ve been in the construction and trucking industry for a long time,” said Joyce Philip, whose Talfourd Street neighbourhood was torn up in the midst of a $5.5 million road construction project.

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“These guys are so good at their job, so my husband wanted to treat them; he had someone treat him kindly once, so he wanted to return the favour.”

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COMMUNITY BBQ

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So, the couple, along with their neighbour Rene, decided to host a barbecue lunch for the 15-member crew from Van Bree...

The project, slated to continue through to November, runs from Vidal to Mitton Streets, and includes the side streets Stuart, Emma and Margaret.

“I’ve been very ill, so I have to walk with a cane on unsteady ground, so they always watch for me, help me out, and carry my things,” said Philip.

“Even at night, we watch them clean up the job site. They really do work hard and they’re a nice bunch of guys. We just wanted to treat them and be good neighbours.”