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OARA Online: Organization to host weekly training series starting tomorrow

Toronto, Ontario — As we charge through the second-straight March without the regularly-scheduled Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association’s (OARA) Convention and Trade Show, the organization has unveiled some exciting virtual training opportunities, with festivities kicking off next Thursday, March 25. The OARA Virtual Training Series will bring industry experts to your desktop (or phone or iPad) via […]

Collision Repair

Burst Bubble: CCIF postpones May Moncton event amid COVID concerns

Moncton, New Brunswick — Whether you’re welding or welcoming customers, wearing a mask these days is as important as ever and with public health recommendations being top priority, the Canadian Collision Industry Forum (CCIF) has decided to postpone this year’s Moncton, New Brunswick event. CCIF made the call to cancel the event, originally scheduled for […]

Collision Repair

Ambassador Dimovsky has the floor: IBIS announces Ambassador initiative for industry leaders

Toronto, Ontario — The International Bodyshop Industry Symposium (IBIS) is looking to share it’s spotlight with progressive-minded industry leaders with the introduction of the organization’s latest initiative, the IBIS Ambassadors program. The Ambassador program aims to give a platform to those who IBIS refers to as, “thought leaders”, and allow them to share their personal […]

Recycling

OARA Online: Organization to host weekly training series starting next week

Toronto, Ontario — As we charge through the second-straight March without the regularly-scheduled Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association’s (OARA) Convention and Trade Show, the organization has unveiled some exciting virtual training opportunities, with festivities kicking off next Thursday, March 25. The OARA Virtual Training Series will bring industry experts to your desktop (or phone or iPad) […]

Collision Repair

Rallying for Good: Waterdown Collision offering tire swaps, car washes for donations to cystic fibrosis charity

Waterdown, Ontario — When the initial COVID-19 lockdown saw cashflows dry up for bodyshops all across the country, many opted to close the shutters and wait out the storm—Waterdown Collision, on the other hand, took to the frontlines of pandemic to support frontline workers as well as continuing on their tradition of support for cystic […]

Collision Repair

Can’t Miss IBIS: IBIS releases two-year events roadmap, 2022 plans for all in-person

Toronto, Ontario — Showing their resilience and ability to adapt on-the-fly, the International Bodyshop Industry Symposium (IBIS) has announced an ambitious two-year events roadmap, according to a press release from Tuesday. IBIS’s schedule for 2021 is set to feature six entirely digital events that are sure to be packed with presentations, panels, interviews and plenty […]

Good Karma: Toyota Cars For Good to give away three vehicles to accessibility organizations

Toronto, Ontario — Toyota Canada is giving the gift of mobility with the launch of Toyota Cars For Good, a national giveaway program to recognize local organizations that advocate for physical accessibility in communities. Toyota plans on giving away three brand-new 2021 model year vehicles including any modifications required for physical accessibility (each valued at […]

Charles in Charge: Progi appoints Charles Aubry major account manager of auto paint

Trois-Rivières, Québec — Québec-based automotive IT firm, Progi, is pleased to announce that Charles Aubry has been appointed to the position of major account manager for automotive paint companies in Canada and abroad, according to a press release from last week. Having only joined the team at Progi three years ago, Aubry quickly climbed the […]

WHAT MAKES A GOOD MENTOR?

In my experience… BY BEN HART I love this trade. Collision repair has treated me well from an eager apprentice, to a journeyman and now an instructor. With that said, it hasn’t all been a fairy tale of ideology. I had a few rough years, made many mistakes and ventured down the wrong path at […]

PUT YOUR BEST COAT FORWARD

SEVEN STEPS TO EXCEL IN THE SHOP Finding the right education is important before entering any field of work, whether you receive a formal education at a post-secondary institution or you dive right into an apprenticeship. One way or another, you want to make sure the education and training you’re receiving lines up with your […]

UPS AND DOWNS

STATSCAN UNVEILS 2019 APPRENTICESHIP REPORT BY JULIA LLOYD Registration in apprenticeship programs and certifications in the trades have been on a decrease since 2018, as losses in Alberta offset gains in Ontario and Quebec. Statistic Canada recently reported that registration in apprenticeship programs fell 2.9 percent, and certifications were down 3.9 percent. Before the pandemic, […]

PREPPING FOR PERFECTION

Andre’s journey to finding his groove Unsure of what to do at the end of high school, Andre Figueiredo decided to take a year off to explore his options. At first, he enjoyed working in construction, but the bitter cold was something he did not want to endure once winter came around. One day, Andre […]

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