Learn, Leverage, Lead: ARA’s virtual convention agenda
Toronto, Ontario — The Automotive Recyclers’ Association (ARA) will be hosting its annual convention in a virtual format from Nov. 11 to Nov. 13, 2020. ARA has released its tentative agenda for the event, which includes a host of sessions like Surviving 2020, Getting the Most from Social Media, discussions on electric vehicles and battery […]
Sneaky as a Cat(alytic Converter): Salvage thefts on the rise in BC
Toronto, Ontario – If stereos, hubcaps and the car itself weren’t enough to keep an eye on, B.C. drivers are now being warned that their car’s catalytic converter could be next. In what is proving to be a growing trend, numerous reports have been going out across the west coast telling stories of late-night heists […]
Moving Scrap Metal: Alberta’s new and incoming metal theft regulations
Edmonton, Alberta — Metal recyclers in Alberta may want to brush up on their metal theft regulations—the province has implemented new rules as of Sept. 1, with the second portion of regulations coming into effect on Nov. 1, 2020. The Sept. 1 regulations state that sellers of metal and metal materials are required to provide […]
CIECAst Today: CIECA hosting webinar on industry disruptions
Toronto, Ontario – The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) has announced that it will be hosting a webinar on Thursday with featured addresses from two key players in the automotive industry. “Collision Industry Disruptions: What They Are & How They Will Disrupt the Industry” is on the schedule for noon EST on Thursday with […]
Proactive amid Pandemic: CSN Lou’s participates in bi-weekly staff COVID testing
Calgary, Alberta — Collision repairers have been largely affected due to the lack of vehicle traffic on the roads; and with schools starting up and many parents heading back to work, staff at CSN Lou’s and Steven Dupont, Owner of CSN Lou’s, have decided to participate in bi-weekly COVID testing. “The idea of doing testing […]
Forging the Future: Quebec aluminum supplier forms partnership for greener alloy options in Quebec
Toronto, Ontario – A Quebec-based aluminum producer has partnered up with the second-largest mining corporation in the world to develop more environmentally sustainable alloys. Shawinigan Aluminum Inc. (SAI) will be working alongside U.K. mining giant Rio Tinto to “offer customers in Canada and the United States high-quality alloys made with recycled content, with a new […]
Summit Solutions: GFS to host virtual Auto Refinish Summit
Toronto, Ontario – Shop owners and consumers will have yet another opportunity to network and learn about the latest industry news this fall at Global Finishing Solutions’ virtual Auto Refinish Summit. Slated for Oct. 26-30, a variety of events–from a virtual car show to product demonstrations–are currently on the schedule for attendees to enjoy from […]
Seeking Bond: Richmond owner of James Bond-style car ordered to pay almost $400,000
Richmond, British Columbia — The owner of a crashed $200,000 James Bond-style car has been ordered to pay nearly double the cost of the destroyed vehicle after trying to sue a dealership and auto bodyshop, reported Richmond News. Richmond News reported in 2017 how resident Jessica Liu lost control of her silver, 2014 DB9 Century […]
