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Collision Repair

Heavy Metal: Ontario government invests $500 million into Hamilton steel production

Hamilton, Ontario — On Feb. 15, ArcelorMittal Dofasco and the Ontario government announced a joint investment to modernize steel production facilities in Hamilton. Dubbed a “once-in-a-generation investment,” the $1.8 billion invested by ArcelorMittal and the $500 million by the Ontario government will replace Hamilton’s coal-fed coke ovens and blast furnaces with hydrogen-based electric arc furnaces. […]

February 16, 2022

Training

Ford the Future: Hamilton, Ont. Ford dealer donates two vehicles to Mohawk College auto students

Hamilton, Ontario — Doing its part to give students access to the latest automotive technology, Ford of Canada and Eastgate Ford of Hamilton, Ont. partnered to donate a pair of vehicles to the Mohawk College Motive Power Programs. The collaboration saw students receive a donation of a 2020 Ford Escape and 2020 Ford F-150 for […]

November 23, 2021

Collision Repair

He Man: Mazda flipped at McMaster homecoming event in Hamilton

Hamilton, Ontario — COVID has been rough and we could all use the opportunity to let loose and blow off some steam—but maybe when the fratboy energy arises and you feel compelled to flip a Mazda, it’s time for a glass of water and some self-reflection. With the end of September comes many homecoming events […]

October 4, 2021

Events

Most Important Meal: UniglassPlus/Ziebart to exchange rust treatment for school breakfasts

Hamilton, Ontario — UniglassPlus/Ziebart is partnering up with the Breakfast Club of CanadaTM to bring meals to those most in need in our country. The Driven Brands subsidiary has committed to providing a nutritious breakfast for every rust protection treatment that they complete from Sept. 1 to Oct. 31. “The most vulnerable part of your […]

September 21, 2021

Collision Repair

The Road to El Dorado: 83 Charges laid, 20 stolen vehicles seized in connection with GTA chop shop ring

Hamilton, Ontario — Hamilton Police have arrested three individuals after a two-month-long investigation into criminal activity involving organized auto theft and a chop shop ring in Hamilton and Niagara Region.  The investigation, dubbed Project El Dorado, was conducted in partnership with the Insurance Bureau of Canada and police. The project took place at various locations […]

July 16, 2021

Awards Ceremonies

Mountain Auto Body owner awarded for ‘outstanding’ community service

By CRM Staff Hamilton, Ontario — November 20, 2017 — The long-time owner of Mountain Auto Body in Hamilton, and very active in industry association issues across Ontario, Ed Cummings was honoured at the Hamilton Gallery of Distinction 2017 Gala in front of some 800 guests. Cummings was the driving force behind the Hamilton Santa Claus parade […]

November 20, 2017

Collision Repair

Two pre-apprenticeship programs to run in Ontario in 2017

Toronto, Ontario — December 28, 2016 — The province of Ontario has announced two new pre-apprenticeship classes are now approved for the April and June 2017 time frames for the trade of Auto Body Collision Damage Repairer. One of the approved classes will be offered by Tropicana Community Services in Toronto. This program is now […]

December 28, 2016

Collision Repair

Rondex Christmas party benefits Ronald McDonald House

Hamilton, Ontario — December 9, 2016 — Rondex’s Hamilton location held its annual Christmas Party and Customer Appreciation Night, bringing together stakeholders from Brantford, Burlington, Niagara Falls, Hamilton, Mississauga and other areas for an evening of food, drink and camaraderie. The event was held at the Armenian Community Centre in Stoney Creek, Ontario. In addition […]

December 9, 2016

Collision Repair

Rondex Ontario Christmas Party 2016

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December 9, 2016

Training

CARSTAR hosts Immersion Conference for new franchisees

By Mike Davey Hamilton, Ontario — December 6, 2016 — Running a business is tough, but a new training initiative by CARSTAR is designed to help new franchisees hit the ground running. It’s an intensive, three-day course that promises to bring shop owners who are new to CARSTAR up to speed on many of the […]

December 6, 2016

Collision Repair

CARSTAR Immersion Conference December 2016

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December 6, 2016

Collision Repair

Inside View: Michael Macaluso and Jose R. Costa on the CARSTAR Canada acquisition

By Jeff Sanford Hamilton, Ontario — December 4, 2015 — The news broke late in the day on Wednesday. Major auto franchise company, Driven Brands, will acquire CARSTAR Canada in a deal that is being hailed as a major success by both parties. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Negotiations have been ongoing for […]

December 4, 2015