CCIF launches new scholarship program
By CRM Staff Ottawa, Ontario — May 2, 2017 — The Canadian Collision Industry Forum (CCIF) has announced a new sponsorship program that the organization says will provide industry support and assistance to participating post-secondary autobody colleges across the country. According to a statement from CCIF, the new Collision Industry-Education sponsorship program offers many ways to […]
Study: Streets racers five times more likely to be involved in collisions
Toronto, Ontario — May 2, 2017 — Street racers are more likely to be involved in collisions than other motorists, according to researchers from Western University and the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH). While this result may seem incredibly obvious, the researchers weren’t examining just the data from collisions that occurred during street […]
Latest survey shows increase in total losses
Hamilton, Ontario — May 2, 2017 — Total losses seem to be on the rise over the last few years, according to the results of our latest survey. Collision Repair magazine runs new surveys every week. Our next survey looks at subcontracting, specifically mechanical and glass work. You can participate in the new survey at […]
CARSTAR opens two locations in Alberta
Hamilton, Ontario — May 2, 2017 — CARSTAR is expanding in Alberta with the announcement of two new facilities: CARSTAR Drayton Valley and CARSTAR Edmonton Parsons Road. CARSTAR Drayton Valley is owned and operated by Mark Baker. “The CARSTAR team has already set our location up for success by providing the support and expertise needed […]
