“One call to Peninsula, and I knew we finally had the right partner behind us.”

City Lights Electrical is a fast-growing Vancouver-based contractor rooted in decades of hands-on expertise. As they expanded into larger commercial projects and environmental work, they found themselves facing increasing health and safety compliance, strict contractor expectations, and pressure to meet WorkSafeBC requirements.  

From early on, founder Gavin Grewal built the business on strong relationships and community impact, including donating full electrical work for a local thrift shop that raises funds for Surrey Memorial Hospital. As the company took on bigger clients and government contracts, the safety documentation workload became overwhelming. 

That’s when Peninsula entered the picture 

“One call to Peninsula, and I knew we finally had the right partner behind us.” 

As project scopes grew and new general contractors came on board, Gavin found himself responsible for safety manuals, exposure protocols, site documentation, and regulatory details he was never trained to handle. 

He describes feeling overwhelmed and stretched thin: 

“I didn’t go to school for safety… everyone assumes you know everything.”  

A lockout-related incident involving an inexperienced general contractor and a WorkSafeBC review further highlighted the need for a reliable partner. Even though City Lights had acted correctly, the experience made clear that the business needed a formal, professionally managed safety system. 

 Partnering With Peninsula: The Turning Point 

Peninsula stepped in with immediate hands-on help, from writing a full Health & Safety Manual to preparing complex documentation for BC Hydro Alliance projects. 

When Gavin was across the country at an EV industry expo and received urgent requests for high-level safety documentation, one call to Peninsula changed everything: 

“Peninsula took over right away… if it wasn’t for them, we wouldn’t be part of that BC Hydro program.”  

Beyond the expertise, the relationship made a lasting impression: 

“It felt like two little sisters looking out for their big brother. The communication was so genuine and natural.”  

With Peninsula managing safety requirements, City Lights could move forward confidently, meeting strict standards, reassuring general contractors, and proving credibility on every site. 

Today, Gavin feels fully supported and far less burdened by compliance demands. Safety documents are accurate. Contractors trust the process. And when questions come up, Peninsula handles them swiftly and promptly. 

“We’ve always been confident with electrical, but now we’re super confident with the safety side too.”  

Peninsula’s services have given City Lights: 

• Peace of mind during high-pressure compliance checks 
• Strong health & safety management systems and documents 
• Time back to focus on growing both their team and business