Picking Pockets: N.L. Immigration Minister asks auto insurers to ‘not exploit’ Ukrainian refugees
St. John’s, Newfoundland — From one hardship to another, reports have begun circulating that Ukrainian refugees arriving in Newfoundland are being charged exorbitantly high auto insurance rates, well over the average paid by most Canadians. The Canadian Press got a hold of two auto insurance quotes from a pair of Ukrainian refugees in St. John’s—one […]
Theft Ring Thwarted: Four car thieves arrested in Montreal
Montreal, Quebec – On May 31, four suspects in connection with a car theft ring were arrested by the Montreal police. According to the police, up to 46 SUVs were stolen between April and December 2021, several of which were found in containers at the Port of Montreal. Two suspects remain in police custody, facing […]
Touching Base: CARSTAR raises $25K for Cystic Fibrosis Canada alongside spring regional meetings
Toronto, Ontario — CARSTAR has been busy making up for lost time this spring as the global body shop banner hosted five regional meetings across the country over the past several months, following a two-year COVID-induced hiatus. The company gathered its partners and shareholders at events in Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, Nova Scotia and Quebec. […]
Freshly Squeezed: SATA Canada hosts Tropicana Pre-Employment class for paint training
Vaughan, Ontario – Tropicana Employment has been working to provide youth in the Toronto area with career and employment opportunities since 1980. One of Tropicana’s offerings is the Auto Body Pre-Apprenticeship L-1 program, designed to deliver students with an understanding of autobody repair and prepare them for apprenticeship on the shop floor. SATA Canada recently […]
Industry Insider: All about IAA’s rebrand, with managing director Blair Earle
Toronto, Ontario — Today on Collision Repair’s Industry Insider podcast, we sit down with Blair Earle, managing director of IAA, formerly known as Impact Auto Auctions. That’s exactly what we’re here to talk about today—the company’s recent rebrand to IAA. All the same offerings, services and global support the company has always offered, just under […]
STORM WATCH
Mother Nature’s summer plans By ALLISON ROGERS I have recently developed a personal interest in the weather. Keeping eyes on weather radars, storm patterns and tracking systems as they approach my locale—I’d classify myself as a real hobbyist-in-training. My interest was furthered by Ontario’s recent whopper of a storm, which killed power at the Media […]
RECYCLING NEWS
NOVA SCOTIA IN THE FALL Mark your calendars, auto recyclers–you’ve got plans this fall! The Automotive Recyclers Association of Atlantic Canada (ARAAC) will host its 2022 Convention over two days, on Sept. 30, 2022, and Oct. 1, 2022. Held at the Inn on Prince in Truro, N.S., the festivities will kick off Friday, Sept. 30 […]
TOWING NEWS
CATCH AND RELEASE When reports of corruption within the GTA’s towing industry first hit mainstream headlines, local police services looked poised to get to the bottom of it, but as the aftermath of Project Platinum is sorted out in court, defence lawyers are baffled by the number of charges stayed. Don Carter, a lawyer representing […]
GLORY TO OARA
Together for the first time since 2019 Column by STEVE FLETCHER Well, the two-year wait is over—the Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association (OARA) held its long delayed Annual Convention & Trade Show at the end of March. The results and next steps are still pouring in. Like many things, the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted the regular in—person […]
RECYCLER RENDEZVOUS
Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association hosts anticipated Convention and Trade Show Story by ALLISON ROGERS The members of the Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association (OARA) surely had a weekend to remember as the association hosted its 2022 Convention and Trade Show from March 29 through April 2, marking the first time the event had taken place since […]
