Allison RogersMore from Allison RogersNetworkMost Magical Convention on Earth: ARA expo and convention to kick off in Orlando next weekOrlando, Florida — Is there any better way to close out the summer than with a trip down to Florida at the end of September? While you’re down there, be sure to check out the Automotive Recyclers Association’s latest convention and expo, set to run for its seventy-ninth year next week. Thematically codenamed “Agents of […]September 14, 2022RecyclingTop of their Game: Carcone’s Auto Recycling named finalist in Aurora Business Excellence AwardsAurora, Ontario — The Aurora, Ontario Chamber of Commerce has announced the finalists for its regional 2022 Business Excellence Awards—and there’s a familiar name among the crop. Carcone’s Auto Recycling and Wheel Refinishing, owned and operated by the Carcone family since 1978, has been nominated as a finalist in the Family-Run category, alongside two other […]September 14, 2022RecyclingHappy Anniversary, Maritime Auto: Andrew MacDonald, owner, on celebrating 90 years of operationDebert, Nova Scotia — Maritime Auto Parts is celebrating a very special anniversary this year as the company marks 90 years in operation. Maritime Auto Parts first opened its doors in 1932–smack in the middle of the Great Depression. The business was owned, at that time, by Ray Fillmore, who sold an array of Model […]September 14, 2022RecyclingSave the Date: CARI to host 25th annual Consumers’ Night on Oct. 20Toronto, Ontario — Clear your plans for October 20th–the Canadian Association of Recycling Industries (CARI) will be hosting its 25th Consumers’ Night at the Sheraton Toronto Airport Hotel. For CARI members, the event serves as an opportunity to meet face-to-face with representatives of the biggest consumers in North America and to network with many other […]August 31, 2022RecyclingA Smashing Success: Dom’s Auto Parts lets attendees beat up scrap cars at Autofest Nationals eventOshawa, Ontario — Dom’s Auto Parts was at the Autofest Nationals last weekend where, as the main sponsor for the event, the local auto recycler gave attendees a thrill by letting them smash up a scrap car. The festivities kicked off on Friday, Aug. 26 with a cruise through Oshawa’s downtown during the “Kars on […]August 31, 2022NetworkGive Me the FAX: IAA integrates CARFAX vehicle history reports into auction platformToronto, Ontario — Car buyers looking for an extra bit of info before making their big purchase will now have CARFAX Canada Vehicle History Reports made available to them through IAA Inc.’s various vehicle auctioning platforms, the company announced on Monday. IAA users will now be able to access vehicle history reports for up to […]August 31, 2022RecyclingWeekend at the Lake: Autofest Nationals to kick off next weekend; Dom’s Auto Parts and Parts-4-Less named sponsorsOshawa, Ontario — Send off your summer the right way with a trip to Oshawa for the return of the Autofest Nationals, set to take place at Lakeview Park next weekend. The festivities will kick off on Friday, Aug. 26 with a cruise through Oshawa’s downtown during the “Kars on King” rolling car show, and […]August 17, 2022NetworkVery Merry for Gary: Gary Johnson to represent Quebec on ARC board of repsDanford Lake, Quebec — Danford Lake, Que.’s own Gary Johnson has been appointed to the board of representatives for the Association des recycleurs de pièces d’autos et de camions (ARPAC), to represent the province alongside Recycleur Duverynay’s Pierre Robitaille. Johnson is the second-generation owner of Johnson Auto Wreckers Plus, where his family has served the […]August 17, 2022EventsFall Tour 2022: Multiple major recycling conventions lined up for the coming monthsToronto, Ontario — Lace up those big clunky nurse shoes and get ready for some walking—conference season for the Canadian automotive recycling industry is officially upon us. First up on the schedule is the Alberta Automotive Recyclers and Dismantlers Association’s 2022 convention and AGM, set to kick off on Sept. 16 in Red Deer, Alta., […]August 17, 2022RecyclingWhere the Car Once Stood: Winnipeg vehicle finally removed from vacant lot after sitting for nearly a decadeWinnipeg, Manitoba — A decision has been made in the case of a derelict vehicle left abandoned in a Winnipeg lot for nearly ten years. The lot, located on Winnipeg’s Centennial Street, does not have a fixed address, but the eyesore seems to have garnered significant negative attention from local residents. Michael Gillespie, a representative from […]August 17, 2022Previous PagePage 14 of 43Next Page