THE TIPPING POINT
It’s time we put our heads together— for the greater good of the industry I recently made a heated argument against some restaurant service staff making a case they deserve larger tips due to a decrease in wages spurred by COVID. Pardon me? Did I just hear that right? Did they really think everyone else […]
Tuesday Ticker: June 7, 2022
Toronto, Ontario — Listen up for this weekly stock report! This week, a Quebec-based convenience giant teases plans to grow bigger, while a new rideshare service tests the waters in smaller B.C. cities. Charge with Couche-Tard Alimentation Couche-Tard said it has deployed “hundreds” of electric vehicle chargers available at 200+ North American locations over the […]
Repairing the Roller: Fanshawe students refurbish ‘Holy Roller’ WWII tank
London, Ontario – Students from Fanshawe College’s auto body and welding programs were trusted with an incredible piece of Canadian history recently as they helped refurbish the Holy Roller Sherman tank in commemoration of the 78th anniversary of the Normandy landings. More than 8,000 hours were put into the restoration; the tank, which landed at […]
Guac, Anyone: Hwy 401 Truck collision cooks avocados
Mississauga, Ontario – A transport truck caught fire on Ontario’s highway 401 corridor last weekend, rerouting an extra-spicy delivery of avocados to the surrounding atmosphere. According to the Ontario Provincial Police, the transport truck may have ignited due to an overheated tire. No injuries were reported–just a bunch of free, but burnt, guacamole. In addition […]
Bad Brakes: Mercedes-Benz recalls nearly 1 million vehicles globally
Stuttgart, Germany– Nearly one million Mercedes-Benz vehicles worldwide have been recalled by Germany’s federal traffic authority, the Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt (KBA). According to a statement released on June 1, the recall affected ML and GL series SUVs and R-Class minivans built between 2004 and 2015. “We have found that in some of those vehicles, the function of […]
McQuillan’s Move: Tony McQuillan named National Director of Strategic Accounts and OEM Programs for TED Group
Winnipeg, Manitoba — Tony McQuillan has been named the national director of strategic accounts and OEM programs for the TED Group, the company announced last week. McQuillan will oversee national strategic account development, as well as support new programs and initiatives for all TED Group brands while ensuring alignment with OEM programs. McQuillan has worked […]
