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Industry Conferences

Viva Las Vegas: AIA Canada to host historic Canada Night at SEMA Show 2021

Las Vegas, Nevada — Planning on heading to Vegas the first week of November and yet to sign up for the Automotive Industries Association of Canada’s (AIA Canada) iconic Canada Night event? Why wait? AIA Canada says slots are 50 percent sold out with the event still three months away. Slated for November 2, this […]

Trade Shows

Global Perspective: Virtual IBISConnect Africa to take place Thursday

London, United Kingdom — The International Bodyshop Industry Symposium (IBIS) will host its IBISConnect Africa simulcast this Thursday, July 29, featuring presentations from collision repair subjects and regional experts, panel discussions, an interview and virtual networking. With planned presentations on how to attract young talent; ADAS recalibration and the required skillsets to achieve proper calibrations; […]

Events

Boots ‘n’ Breakfast: CARSTAR MK Group hosts three Calgary Stampede breakfast events

Calgary, Alberta — CARSTAR’s MK Auto Group helped Calgary Stampede attendees start their day right and kick off their daily activities for the ‘Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth’ by hosting three breakfast events.  “The Calgary Stampede has become something our CARSTAR family looks forward to each year,” said Mark Kharfan, owner, MK Auto Group. “Hosting […]

Training

The Canadian Apprenticeship Forum is now accepting nominations for its Board of Directors

Toronto, Ontario — The Canadian Apprenticeship Forum is now accepting nominations for its Board of Directors. “This is a great opportunity for those who want to be involved in setting the organization’s strategic direction and overseeing its work on behalf of Canada’s apprenticeship community,” says the forum.  The Board is accepting nominations for the following […]

Events

First Out the Gate: Simplicity’s Calgary Stampede party a ‘total celebration of the industry’

Calgary, Alberta — As provinces and public health regions ease into reopening services and adjusting to the post-pandemic world, Simplicity Car Care kicked the door in with a Calgary Stampede party last Friday, bringing together all sides of the collision industry for a much-needed and long-awaited celebration. “We at Simplicity decided a number of weeks […]

Awards Ceremonies

GM and Toyota Takeover: Vincentric announces 2021 Best Fleet Value in Canada Awards, Toyota and GM clean-up

Toronto, Ontario — The 10th annual Vincentric Best Fleet Value in Canada Awards were announced today, with Toyota and General Motors winning five awards each.  Toyota earned accolades across the Passenger Car, SUV & Crossover, and Van categories, while GM showed strength in the Truck category. The fleet groups from Ford, Stellantis, and Volvo were […]

‘Til Next Time: CCIF Vancouver cancelled due to unpredictability around COVID-19

Vancouver, British Columbia — The Canadian Collision Industry Forum (CCIF) has now officially cancelled its in-person Vancouver event slated for September 23 and 24, 2021.  Paul Prochilo, CCIF chairman, says that it’s disappointing that they have to cancel this year, but they are looking forward to planning next year’s event.   “Despite a slow start, […]

‘Climb Every Mountain’: Cox Automotive Canada raises more than $12,000 for Make-A-Wish

Mississauga, Ontario — Cox Automotive Canada’s team members attempted to “Climb Every Mountain” by walking a combined total of over two million steps and raising more than $12,000 in support of Make-A-Wish Canada.  For the first time, Cox Automotive Canada joined its International colleagues in a campaign called Climb Every Mountain to raise money in […]

Crash It: 2021 Calgary Regional Appraisers Southern Hospitality Invitational Tournament set for August 25

Calgary, Alberta — This year’s Calgary Regional Appraisers Southern Hospitality Invitational Tournament (CRASH IT) golf tournament will take place on August 25, 2021 at the Hamptons Golf & Country Club in Calgary, Alta.  The CRASH IT tournament began in 2002 as a social event for people in the collision repair industry. It has now evolved […]

Still Needs Work: 3M study shows Canada needs to prioritize creating a more inclusive science and technology workforce

London, Ontario — New research from the annual 3M State of Science Index revealed how much more work needs to be done to make Canada’s science and technology industry more inclusive.  The survey found 93 percent of Canadians recognize scientists as being critical to our future well-being in light of the pandemic. However, at the […]

Eyes on the Aftermarket: 2021 SEMA Market Report available now

The 2021 SEMA market report has been published and is now available to download.

Cheque Yourself: More than half of Canadians may have missed out on auto insurance discounts amid the pandemic

Toronto, Ontario — Although many Canadians have been driving less throughout the pandemic, more than half did not reach out to their insurer to inquire about discounts or changes to their policies, according to a new survey by RateHub.ca.  Only 38 percent of  the 1, 300 Canadians who were surveyed said they reached out to […]

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