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REGIONAL NEWS | ATLANTIC

INSPECTING INSPECTIONS The Nova Scotia government recently reviewed the requirements for motor vehicle inspections (MVI) but has opted to maintain current standards. A spokesperson for the Public Works Department originally told CBC News in a statement that the provincial government started looking at MVI fees at the beginning of this year. Currently, in Nova Scotia, […]

June 19, 2024

SPRING INTO ACTION

Plant the seed and watch your business sprout By ALLISON ROGERS The cliche most associated with spring— cleaning. Getting all the dust out; starting anew. Refreshing old ways of operating to try something new and fresh—who knows, maybe it’ll breathe new life into your profits. Busting out the duster to rid your production floor of […]

April 11, 2024

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ATLANTIC | REGIONAL NEWS

PERMIT PROTESTS The New Democratic Party (NDP) in Nova Scotia have recently called on the government to waive fees for vehicle permit renewals as well as reconsider vehicle inspection timelines. Currently, vehicle permit renewals typically range between $150 and $300, and take place every two years depending on the type of vehicle plate. The NDP […]

April 11, 2024

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QUEBEC | REGIONAL NEWS

DRIVING DEMAND Tesla’s recent decision to cut Model Y prices by $4,000 in Canada could influence car-buying decisions in Quebec, as certain trim levels of the Model Y now qualify for a combined $12,000 rebate for Quebec-based buyers. The Model Y rear-wheel drive (RWD), the base model of Tesla’s all-electric SUV, now starts at $53,990, […]

April 11, 2024

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ONTARIO | REGIONAL NEWS

FRESH DRIVER FOLLIES According to a recent study made by insurance comparison website, MyChoice, the 2022 changes to Ontario’s G license driving test has resulted in a 7.8 percent rise in accidents among new drivers. In January 2022, Ontario first introduced significant alterations to the G road test in a move aimed at addressing the […]

April 11, 2024

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MANITOBA | REGIONAL NEWS

SATVIR SERVING AS CEO The Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) Board of Directors have selected Satvir Jatana as the corporation’s new president and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Jatana currently serves as MPI’s vice president and chief customer officer, where she oversees product development, communications, government relations and efforts to expand the gathering and utilization of customer […]

April 11, 2024

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SASKATCHEWAN | REGIONAL NEWS

NOW SERVING SASKATCHEWAN Fix Auto Canada has proudly extended its footprint into Saskatchewan with the inauguration of Fix Auto Saskatoon East. Gurveer Randev, an avid automotive enthusiast and owner of several Fix Auto shops in Calgary since 2019, is at the helm of Fix Auto Saskatoon East. According to a recent press release celebrating the […]

April 11, 2024

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ALBERTA | REGIONAL NEWS

SUBSIDY SCANDAL The Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) reports that Alberta’s ‘good’ drivers are being forced to pay auto insurance premiums to subsidize high-risk drivers. Using data from a Deloitte LLP report, the IBC has said that it discovered that the province’s worst drivers have been offered subsidized insurance rates for 20 years. Notably, the […]

April 11, 2024

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BRITISH COLUMBIA | REGIONAL NEWS

GREY CUP GEAR-UP CARSTAR has announced that it is now an official sponsor of the BC Lions and will also serve as the official collision and glass sponsor of the 111th Grey Cup. According to a recent press release, “in partnering with the Lions, CARSTAR will proudly support and attend the Lions ‘Play with the […]

April 11, 2024

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DRIVING HAPPINESS

Catering to the younger generation is a compassion—forward approach Column by JAY PERRY The World’s Happiest Country List was recently released. It was nice to see we Canadians are at number 15 (overall) out of 147 countries listed. Our neighbours to the south are close at position 23. I still find it worth pondering why […]

April 11, 2024

GOOD MONEY AFTER BAD

A whole lot more of less, is a whole lot of less Column by STEFANO LIESSI Are you feeling a wee bit stunted in your growth? Interestingly, from recent inquiries, I have been told on multiple occasions that shops are booking weeks and even months out. This information tells me—a neighbourhood leader in analytics—that growth […]

April 11, 2024

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WHERE HAVE ALL THE TECHNICIANS GONE?

Bill Speed (above, centre) with two former students, left, and two Skills Canada gold medallists (and students’ of Bill’s). Circa 2016. Three of the four individuals pictured went on to join the automotive industry permanently. After nearly 30 years in teaching, I’ve never seen the situation more dire Column by BILL SPEED As a retired […]

April 11, 2024

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