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Chevy’s Reindeer: Convoy of Silverados delivers $160K in gifts to Durham Children’s Aid Foundation

Oshawa, Ontario — The Durham Children’s Aid Foundation (DCAF) near Toronto was treated to a procession of presents just in time for the holidays, courtesy of General Motors Canada and its dealers. Packed full of toys and gifts for kids in the Durham region, the load carried by a convoy of Oshawa-built Chevrolet Silverado pickups […]

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SEMA Show: Another SEMA spectacular for the scrapbooks

Story by ALLISON ROGERSPhotos by DARRYL SIMMONS Well, another SEMA Show has come and gone from the Las Vegas strip— but not without giving us plenty to think about as an industry. Marking the first time attendees gathered for the SEMA Show since 2019, this year’s event hosted more than 100,000 attendees, exhibitors and media, […]

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Talking Equity: Hyundai Canada donates $500K to BIPOC programming for Kid’s Help Phone

Markham, Ontario — Hyundai Canada is continuing on as a leader of social change in the Canadian auto industry, as the OEM just announced a $500,000 donation over the next two years to aid Kid’s Help Phone in developing programs for Black and Indigenous youth. Hyundai Canada’s donation will support Kids Help Phone’s Indigenous Youth […]

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Stache for Cash: St. Claude Autobody raises more than $2,600 for Movember Foundation

St. Claude, Manitoba — A small town bodyshop in Manitoba came to play in a big way for Movember this year, raising more than $2,600 in support of men’s health research and warming their upper lips all at once. In all, St. Claude Autobody, of the eponymous town an hour west of Winnipeg, raised $2,640 […]

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Nuts and Bolts: Canadian builders to lead SEMA’s 2022 Toyota GR86 measuring session

Diamond Bar, California — Star Canadian car builders and SEMA Show trailblazers Cole Marten and Chelsie Lesnoski are headed back south of the border next weekend, taking part in an event debuting the specs of the 2022 Toyota GR86, from the SEMA Garage in Diamond Bar, Calif. The pair from Penticton, B.C. who made names […]

Trade Shows

SEMA Show: Another SEMA spectacular for the scrapbooks

Story by ALLISON ROGERSPhotos by DARRYL SIMMONS Well, another SEMA Show has come and gone from the Las Vegas strip— but not without giving us plenty to think about as an industry. Marking the first time attendees gathered for the SEMA Show since 2019, this year’s event hosted more than 100,000 attendees, exhibitors and media, […]

Parr for the People: Parr Auto Body recognized as Cornerstone Donor for RMHC Saskatchewan

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ⁠— Saskatoon’s Parr Auto Body has been recognized by Ronald McDonald House Charities of Saskatchewan (RMHC) as a cornerstone donor, donating more than $60,000 to the charity’s efforts for sick children and their families. Parr Autobody has participated in several initiatives in support of RMHC Saskatchewan over the years, including sponsorship of the […]

Going with the Flow: No trade show at CCIF Toronto 2022

Toronto, Ontario — The Canadian Collision Industry Forum (CCIF) Toronto event organizers have announced that the tradeshow portion of the event will not be taking place this year, as COVID-19 cases are back on the rise in Ontario. The show itself will still go ahead from Feb. 3-4 at the Delta Hotels by Marriott Toronto […]

Hope for the Holidays: CSN Collision Centres charity auction continues through Dec. 7

Toronto, Ontario ⁠— CSN Collision Centres kicked off its second annual Hope for the Holidays event on Nov. 30, with proceeds from the auction allotted for donation to Make-a-Wish Canada. The auction, which features prizes like top-of-the-line kitchen knife sets, hotel stays, tech, fashion items and more, will continue through Dec. 7. For more information […]

Fair Trades: Canadian Apprenticeship Forum launches new leadership development program for tradeswomen

Toronto, Ontario — A new program from the Canadian Apprenticeship Forum (CAF) is aiming to uplift more female tradespeople into leadership roles in their industries. The CAF’s Supporting Women in Trades Conference (SWiT) is back on after a three-year hiatus and is introducing the “National Leadership Development Program for Women in the Skilled Trades”, to […]

Hot Ticket: Tickets on sale for APMA’s Dec. 7 annual conference

Woodbridge, Ontario — It’s the time of year for the Automotive Parts and Manufacturers Association (APMA) to host its annual conference in Woodbridge, Ont, back in its 69th edition. Set for Dec. 7 at the Paramount EventSpace just outside Toronto, the APMA has a full lineup of key industry figures ready to present their latest […]

For the Future: Canadian Apprenticeship Forum to update 2009 study on ROI in apprenticeship

Victoria, British Columbia ⁠— British Columbians and skilled trades employers will soon learn more about the economic value of apprenticeships, thanks to a study funded by the B.C. government and the Canadian Apprenticeship Forum (CAF-FCA).  In 2006 and 2009, CAF-FCA conducted two national studies to calculate the economic return on training investment for skilled trades […]

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