Celebrating Skills: Skills Manitoba an ‘amazing display of hands-on expertise, talent and determination’
Winnipeg, Manitoba — The 26th annual Olympic-style Skills Manitoba competition recently took place on April 11th, at the Red River College Polytech in Winnipeg, Manitoba. According to the Skills Manitoba website, the event “was an amazing display of hands-on expertise, talent and determination that showcased the diversity of skilled trades and technology and the many […]
Hijacking Insurance Rates: MyChoice study shows auto theft spikes significantly affect insurance premiums across Ontario
Toronto, Ontario — In a recently released report, MyChoice has revealed a possible correlation between carjacking rates across Ontario and record-high insurance premiums. The company specifically looked at the carjacking rates across Ontario cities with a population size of over 100,000, and then compared this data to the monthly insurance premiums across these same cities. […]
Can You Believe This?! Dinner dates with supercars; sideways drivers and much more
Toronto, Ontario — It’s FRIDAY again! Cheers to the weekend with some chuckles, featuring sideways drivers (from Ontario, of course); hot rods that can jump for joy; strange messages from mud flaps and much, much more.
Eco-Champion Employees: BCAA survey shows majority of British Columbia Gen Zs and young Millennials will only work for socially and environmentally responsible companies
Victoria, British Columbia — A new British Columbia Automobile Association (BCAA) survey of the province’s 18 to 34 year olds has revealed that most Gen Z and young Millennials want to work for socially and environmentally responsible companies. The survey also showed that in some cases, Gen Z and young Millennials will even take a […]
Throwback Thursday: Explore Collision Repair mag’s archive of 50,000+ exclusive industry pics
Toronto, Ontario — Introducing Collision Repair magazine’s exciting new Throwback Thursday segment! For over 23 years, we have been the trusted source for industry professionals, and now, we invite you to explore our exclusive archive of nearly 50,000 photos. Step back in time and immerse yourself in the rich history of the collision repair industry! […]
Removing Rallies: City of Vaughan changes city bylaws to dissuade illegal car rallies with $10,000 fines
Vaughan, Ontario — According to reports by City News, the City of Vaughan, Ontario, is working with York Regional Police to prevent illegal car rallies with $10,000 fines. Specifically, city officials and York Regional Police have worked to prevent parking lots and other municipal spaces from being turned into illegal race tracks as these events, […]
VIP Swings: Manitoba Motor Dealers Association to host first VIP Executive Golf Tournament May 14
Winnipeg, Manitoba — The Manitoba Motor Dealers Association (MMDA) will host its first VIP Executive Golf Tournament on May 14, 2024, at Glendale Golf and Country Club in Winnipeg. The MMDA announced the tourney via LinkedIn on Tuesday. Sponsors include Sirius XM, HUB, XPEL, Sales and Service Safety Association, Insurance Insight, Kijiji Autos, Trader Corporation, […]
Ford-ified Repairs: Ford releases updated repair instructions for its Mustang Mach-E SUV
Toronto, Ontario — Ford recently released updated inspection and repair procedures for minor high-voltage battery damage on its Mustang Mach-E SUV. An overview of these repair procedures, found in On Target’s vehicle repair highlights, specifically refers to the potential damage that may be found on the vehicle due to curb strikes or driving over road […]
Teaching Trades and Technology: Assiniboine College hosts Young Women’s Conference to promote women in the trades
Winnipeg, Manitoba — Assiniboine College in the Winnipeg, Man., area, recently hosted grade eight girls from across the school district on April 3rd as part of the Skills Manitoba Young Women’s Conference. According to Skills Canada, this conference was “a one day event for young women to learn more about the many trade and technology […]
Tuesday Ticker: Robotaxi beckons; Toyota takes over Daihatsu operations
Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly Tuesday Ticker, Tesla teases a “robotaxi” rollout, while Toyota claims the reins for its subsidiary’s operations outside Japan. Meanwhile, Unifor lets Ford know how it feels about its decision to delay EV production by two years. Robotaxi rollout Tesla CEO Elon Musk has announced that the company’s long-awaited autonomous […]
