Success Centre: Skilled Trades Training Centre announced for Strathroy, Ont.
Strathroy, Ontario — The skilled trades will be getting a new home base in southwest Ontario after the provincial government announced on Friday that a $5.7 million training centre is on the way for the community of Strathroy. The centre will train students from various levels of education, with a primary focus on producing welders, […]
Midwest Meeting: First-ever Midwest Collision Repair Trade Show and Conference a success, say organizers
Overland Park, Kansas — The first-ever Midwest Collision Repair Trade Show and Conference was a success, according to show organizers. Held April 1 and 2 in Kansas, the anticipated number of participants was met and then some, according to the autobody associations of Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri and South Dakota, all of which joined forces […]
Land of Living Skills: Saskatchewan introduces act to reduce barriers for worker re-location
Regina, Saskatchewan — With a national skilled trades gap showing no signs of narrowing, the government of Saskatchewan has announced that they will be holding the door open for new residents who want to bring their skills to the prairies through the Labour Mobility and Fair Registration Practices Act. The government hopes that through this […]
Electric Exploration: ARC to research end-of-life EV processing, parts reuse and more in partnership with Natural Resources Canada
Ottawa, Ontario — The Automotive Recyclers of Canada (ARC) has announced its plan to create a roadmap for its members and the industry in preparation for the increased number of end-of-life electric vehicles (EVs) over the next three to five years. The first part of the project will include research, gap analysis and an assessment […]
Welcomes of the Week: CARSTAR Rosemont
Montréal, Québec — CARSTAR announced the opening of CARSTAR Rosemont, in Montréal, Québec, on Mar. 30., welcoming Jose-Luis Timoteo and his team to the network. CARSTAR Rosemont has been serving the Montréal area for more than 20 years, said CARSTAR in its press release. Looking to enhance its reach and highlight its premier repair capabilities, […]
