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News: Page 54
Can You Believe This?! Balancing acts, yard sales on wheels and more
Toronto, Ontario — It’s Friday again! Say cheers to the weekend with some laughs–featuring clear fiascos, bizarre balancing acts and much, much more!
TOWING NEWS
TOWING TOILS Tow operators in Northern Ontario have reported complications with the new industry requirements imposed on July 21, 2024, that require service testing not readily available in the region. The issue, according to Northern Ontario tow operators, is that there are currently only two authorized training providers in Ontario and one of them—CAA Club […]
RECYCLING NEWS
SUSTAINABLE SCHEDULE Honda recently released a document outlining its 2024 environmental social governance (ESG) plans for increased recycling efforts for future products and parts. Honda claims it wants to “take on the challenge” in shifting to a recycling-oriented business that creates economic value while reducing the consumption of natural resources. The OEM said it is […]
Metrics Matter: CARSTAR Canada hosts exclusive educational event at CARSTAR Downsview
Toronto, Ontario — On Wednesday, October 16, CARSTAR Canada hosted an exclusive educational event at CARSTAR Downsview, the latest location under the ownership of MGM Auto Group’s Mike Cherneta and Kapi Komera. Bill Davidge, CARSTAR Canada’s Director of Innovation and Technology, led a session focused on understanding metrics. Around 80 attendees joined, including personnel from collision […]
BMW Group Canada to restrict certain structural parts as of Nov. 1
Ottawa, Ontario — BMW Canada will restrict certain aluminum, carbon fibre and steel parts as of Nov. 1, according to a memo received by Collision Repair magazine. The new restrictions align with BMW USA’s structural parts restrictions that were expanded to include steel on Oct. 1. “Due to the complexity of repair and the requirement […]
An Electric Investment: Federal government invests $365,000 into Niagara College’s Motive Power program
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario – On Tuesday, October 15, Vance Badawey, Member of Parliament, Niagara Centre and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Transport, announced a $365,854 investment from the federal government into Niagara College’s Motive Power program. This funding will be matched by the college through the 2023 Canadian Apprenticeship Strategy ‘Investments in Training Equipment’ program […]
A RepairPal Partnership: CrashBay announces partnership with RepairPal; aims to simplify vehicle maintenance and collision repair info
Toronto, Ontario — CrashBay has announced that it has partnered with RepairPal to provide consumers with an integrated platform that aims to streamline vehicle repair and maintenance through increased access to information. As noted in a recent press release, this integrated platform will work to connect customers to trusted auto repair and collision centres across […]
FULLY CHARGED
QUEBEC INDUSTRY SHOWS COMMITMENT TO EVS AT COLLISION REPAIR EV TOUR, SUPPORTED BY FIX NETWORK On September 18, Collision Repair magazine’s EV Repair Tour, supported by Fix Network, continued its cross-Canada tour sharing electric vehicle repair information for the automotive aftermarket. Dozens of Quebec-based repair professionals gathered at Fix Network’s state-of-the-art Blainville training centre, joining […]
Revved Up: Atlantic auto theft up 13 percent in the first half of 2024; Nova Scotia hit hardest
Halifax, Nova Scotia — Newly released data from the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) indicates that Atlantic Canada is becoming a “hot spot for auto theft,” with a 13 percent increase in auto theft claims in the first half of this year—the largest increase in Canada. In addition to the surge in auto theft claims, […]
Trade Adventures: TVO Kids launches Trading Skills television series aimed at introducing Gen Alpha to careers in the skilled trades
Toronto, Ontario — A new TVO Kids, Trading Skills, which began airing on Tuesday, aims to introduce children to careers in the skilled trades industry. According to a recent news release describing the program, the series is aimed at Generation Alpha—those born since 2010. Featuring 26 episodes, the program introduces a cast of youth to […]
Driving Digital Forward: AkzoNobel appoints Rochelle Schuette as digital transformation manager
Toronto, Ontario — AkzoNobel has announced that Rochelle Schuette has been appointed as the Digital Transformation Manager for the company’s North America Vehicle Refinish business unit. As noted in a recent media release, Schuette joined AkzoNobel in 2019 and has since made significant contributions to AkzoNobel’s digital offering, particularly as it pertains to the customer’s […]
Simplicity Car Care Ranked Among Canada’s Top Growing Companies by The Globe and Mail
Toronto, ON — October 13, 2024 — The Canada’s Top Growing Companies list, compiled by The Globe and Mail, honours businesses across the country that have demonstrated outstanding revenue growth over the past three years. Simplicity Car Care’s innovative approach to customer service, operational efficiency, and its commitment to empowering franchisees have fueled its impressive […]
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