Poof Go the Premiums: Manitoba auto insurance rates to drop 8.8 percent
Winnipeg, Manitoba — Manitoba drivers are projected to see auto insurance premiums drop by an average of 8.8 per cent in the coming months. In early December 2020, the Public Utilities Board (PUB) approved MPI’s request, which averages out to a savings of more than $100. Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI), stated that it can deliver […]
Student Stats: StatsCanada unveils data on Canadian apprenticeship registration
Ottawa, Ontario — Registration in apprenticeship programs and certifications in the trades have been on a decrease since 2018, as losses in Alberta offset gains in Ontario and Quebec. Statistic Canada recently reported that registration in apprenticeship programs fell 2.9 per cent, and certifications were down 3.9 per cent. Before the pandemic, the number of […]
Driven Brands looks to trade on NASDAQ
Toronto, Ontario — Driven Brands Holdings, the owners of Carstar, Maaco, Meineke, Fix Auto USA and several other auto service companies, recently filed forms with the US Federal Securities and Exchange Commission for an estimated $100 million (all figures in USD) initial public offering. However, the deal size is considered a placeholder for an IPO […]
PEI Goes Paperless: Province approves use of electronic proof of auto insurance
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island – Effective as of December 17, 2020, Prince Edward Island (PEI) drivers have the option to digitally store and present their proof of auto insurance in the form of eSlips. Approved by the Superintendent of Insurance for Prince Edward Island, this move follows Nova Scotia, Ontario, Alberta, Newfoundland and Labrador, Quebec, […]
Tesla Tick: CSN Golden Triangle Guelph gains Tesla certification
Toronto, Ontario — CSN Golden Triangle Guelph earned their Tesla approved autobody shop certification as of January 2021. CSN Golden Triangle has become one of only a few Tesla certified collision centers across Canada, which is an honor that adds to what is already an impressive set of credentials. Tesla is known throughout the automotive […]
