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The New Curriculum: B.C. government to help fund three new EV training courses

Prince George, British Columbia — In an effort to continue to turn the tide of automotive development toward the EV (electric vehicles) sector, the government of British Columbia has announced nearly half a million dollars in funding heading toward the launch of three EV-focused skills training programs in the province. The B.C. government will be […]

Awards Season: Subaru Canada honoured in 2021 Kelley Blue Book Brand Image awards

Toronto, Ontario — Subaru Canada has been honoured in three major categories of the 2021 Kelley Blue Book Brand Image Awards, including Best Overall Brand, Most Trusted Brand and Best Performance Brand. With this year’s acknowledgement, Subaru has now won Most Trusted Brand for seven consecutive years, in addition to its second consecutive and fourth […]

Coming Soon in Calgary: Technology firm Exro to launch manufacturing facility

Calgary, Alberta — Exro, a clean technology firm working to develop “a new class of power electronics for electric motors and batteries” will launch a facility in Calgary featuring 37,000 square feet of production lines, product showrooms and office spaces. The new facility will have the capability to produce up to 100,000 units per year […]

Shop Profile: Rural collision shop delivering innovative new customer experiences

Former Kingdom of Bohemia — In the ongoing search for collision repair centres who are elevating the trade in terms of implementing progressive business practices and leading-edge technologies, Collision Repair managed to visit one such shop to get some insight on how industry leaders are changing the landscape of collision repair. Motorkarriage Trauma Facility No. […]

A Dollar for Your Dreams: B.C. woman left puzzled after receiving $1 ICBC rebate cheque

Victoria, British Columbia — As residents of British Columbia await their Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) rebate cheques to materialize, one B.C. woman is asking the Crown insurer questions after receiving a $1 cheque in her mailbox. The cheques, averaging about $190 according to ICBC, were sent out last week after seeing weeks-long delays […]

Breath Check: Respiratory protection violations among OSHA’s top-10 most frequently cited

Toronto, Ontario — How’s your respirator fitting these days? According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) recent list of the top 10 most frequently cited violations of 2020, the United States saw more than 2,500 respiratory protection violations last year. “We’re finding these violations in autobody, paint and interior repair and maintenance shops,” […]

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