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Auto Insurance

Who’s in Charge Here?: B.C. cyclist’s demand for audience with Queen struck down in appeals court

Victoria, British Columbia — The cold, fickle visage of monarchy wags its aged finger upon our lands once more, as a Nanaimo cyclist’s insurance claim was recently struck down in the provincial court of appeals for being “abusive” in nature. Tyler Adam Chamberlin alleges that he was the victim of a hit-and-run on July 19, […]

August 3, 2021

Collision Repair

Welcomes of the Week: NOVUS Glass welcomes new facility in Richmond, B.C.

Vancouver, British Columbia - NOVUS Glass is welcoming a new location to their growing franchise in Richmond, British Columbia.

June 11, 2021

Collision Repair

Precious Cargo: Police catch catalytic converter thieves red handed

Burnaby, British Columbia — Catalytic converter thieves were caught red-handed at a traffic stop by Burnaby police. The two men stopped by officers were already known to steal catalytic converters, and one was already told by the police previously that he wasn’t allowed to carry the cat-cutting tools. Burnaby police have since seized the tools […]

June 9, 2021

Collision Repair

REGIONAL NEWS | BRITISH COLUMBIA

B.C. LOVES EVS Electric vehicles sales are on the rise in British Columbia, with more than 54,000 light-duty EVs now registered in B.C, says the provincial government. Energy Minister Bruce Ralston says that’s the highest reported purchase rate of electric vehicles in North America, making the province a leader in the EV sales market. B.C.’s […]

June 8, 2021

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COMMITTED TO THE CRAFT

How Raj Johal’s passion paved his way to success BY MAX REID It may not seem like it these days, but the collision repair industry is very lucky. Few industries still allow room for the passion and personality that’s present in this field. Managers can build reflections of their values and ideals in the shops […]

June 4, 2021

Recycling

Plastic Power: B.C. Recycling facility receives provincial funding

Burnaby, British Columbia - Reclaim Plastics, a recycling facility in BC has received provincial funding to help them divert hard to recycle automotive plastics from the landfill.

May 20, 2021

Auto Insurance

Faultless Future: ICBC to roll out no-fault platform this weekend

Victoria, British Columbia — The Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) is gearing up for the launch of its hotly debated no-fault claims platform on Saturday, following months of criticism from the province’s legal community. The platform, which ICBC expects will save drivers as much as $400 per year, is seen by those within the […]

April 30, 2021

Collision Repair

Keeping it Kootenay: CARSTAR Cranbrook restores volunteer fire department’s truck

Cranbrook, British Columbia — A CARSTAR location in Cranbrook, British Columbia showed its ability to take on whatever job comes its way, when a neighbouring volunteer fire department showed up at their doors with a truck that needed a fix-up. When the Village of Canal Flats Fire and Rescue Service (CFFR) was looking for a […]

April 22, 2021

EV

Green Grants: Victoria, B.C. EV company among 24 to receive Supply Chain grant

Victoria, British Columbia — The government of British Columbia is doing its part to support environmentally sustainable Canadian businesses with the announcement of investments in 24 projects across the province. On Sunday, the provincial government issued a press release announcing that “The Supply Chain Resiliency Grant Program has awarded one-time funding of up to $400,000 […]

April 20, 2021

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Sustainable Success: BASF Canada recognizes CSN OpenRoad Richmond Auto Body in Customer Sustainability Awards Programme

Richmond, British Columbia — Last month, BASF Canada announced the winners of its first Customer Sustainability Awards Programme, where the coatings company recognized B.C. collision centre CSN OpenRoad Richmond Auto Body as a Small Business Sustainability Leader. CSN OpenRoad Richmond Auto Body is a third-generation family business in operation since 1960. Helmed by President Randy […]

April 16, 2021

Auto Insurance

Washed Out: Driver struck in car wash has suit struck down by ICBC

Victoria, British Columbia — One Vernon, British Columbia driver learned that no good deed goes unpunished, especially when ICBC is involved, after he took his car through a drive-through car wash and left with more than $2,000 in damage. Jason Meeds just had his lawsuit dismissed by the B.C. Civil Resolution Tribunal due to a […]

April 14, 2021

Business

Tuesday Ticker: April 13, 2021

Toronto, Ontario ⁠⁠— Magna partners with an Israeli startup, which will see the Aurora, Ont.-based company build electric vehicles atop the startup’s platform; electric vehicle sales grow in B.C. and General Motors meets its mask production promise to the federal government in this week’s Tuesday Ticker. More moves for Magna Magna International will develop an […]

April 12, 2021