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Collision Repair

Fix Auto hosts regional meetings in Alberta and BC

Calgary, Alberta — November 15, 2016 — Fix Auto Canada has recently wrapped its latest series of regional meetings. Fix Auto Western Canada held events in British Columbia on September 30 and October 1, and Alberta on October 14 and 15. The regional meetings offer franchise partners and staff an opportunity to meet with their […]

November 15, 2016

Collision Repair

Customs for Urban Teens makes a difference for youth in Vancouver

By Jeff Sanford Vancouver, British Columbia — October 27, 2016 — The Customs for Urban Teens (CUT) Program does great work in introducing at-risk, urban youth to the wonders of the custom world. At the same time, the kids get hands-on experience with auto restoration and customization.  There’s no doubt the program helps kids and […]

October 27, 2016

Collision Repair

ICBC launches pedestrian safety campaign

Victoria, British Columbia — October 19, 2016 — Fall typically brings with it a spike in crashes involving pedestrians. This is due in part to students returning to school, with a recent report likening the situation in school zones to the “Wild West,” but the season also brings changes in weather that can make it […]

October 19, 2016

Collision Repair

Fix Auto grows network in BC with Fix Auto Prince George Central

Calgary, Alberta — October 11, 2016 — Fix Auto has increased its market coverage in British Columbia with the addition of Fix Auto Prince George Central to the network. The facility, located in Prince George, BC, is owned by Garett Berg. The announcement was made by Peter Polito, General Manager for Fix Auto Western Canada. […]

October 11, 2016

Collision Repair

Ryan Evans takes NitroHeat for a spin

By Mike Davey Richmond, British Columbia — October 11, 2016 — It looks like the NitroHeat system has another convert. This time it’s high-profile celebrity painter Ryan Evans of the TV show “Counting Cars.” According to NitroHeat’s designer, Derek Naidoo, the system combines heat and low-pressure nitrogen to deliver a smoother, faster-drying and more economical […]

October 10, 2016

Collision Repair

Fire at Victoria shop believed to be arson

Victoria, British Columbia — October 5, 2016 — Investigators now believe that a fire that broke out overnight at a body shop in Victoria, British Columbia, was set deliberately. Firefighters were called to Gurmail Auto Body on Dunedin St. in the very early hours of Monday after receiving a report that a number of cars […]

October 5, 2016

Collision Repair

Canadian Myles Veljacic wins Sustainability Award at R-M Best Painter Contest

By Mike Davey Richmond, British Columbia — October 5, 2016 — The competition was intense, but that didn’t stop Myles Veljacic from bringing home two awards. Veljacic recently competed in the R-M Best Painter Contest at the R-M Refinish Competence Center in Clermont de l’Oise, France. He won third place in the overall competition and […]

October 5, 2016

Collision Repair

CSN-OpenRoad Richmond Auto Body holds Industry Night

By Raili McIvor Richmond, British Columbia — September 30, 2016 — Close contact with the OEMs is more important than ever before. A recent event at CSN-OpenRoad Richmond Autobody brought together stakeholders from every segment of the collision industry to learn about OEM certification and training programs as well as the very latest repair techniques. […]

September 30, 2016

Collision Repair

Christie Alexander joins PPG Canada as Territory Manager for British Columbia

Mississauga, Ontario — September 23, 2016 — PPG Canada has named Christie Alexander to the position of Territory Mannager for British Columbia. Norm Angrove, Director, Refinish Canada, made the announcement. In this role, Alexander will serve as PPG representative to the company’s automotive refinish distributors throughout the province. Alexander joined PPG Canada in August of […]

September 23, 2016

Collision Repair

Boyd Group acquires shop in British Columbia

Winnipeg, Manitoba — September 22, 2016 — The announcements of yet another Boyd Group acquisition south of the border have become somewhat routine since the start of 2016. However the company’s latest acquisition is somewhat closer to home. Boyd Group announced today that it has acquired Dumore’s Collision, located in Burnaby, British Columbia. According to […]

September 22, 2016

Collision Repair

Talented Canadian customizer struggles in wake of collision

By Jeff Sanford Campbell River, British Columbia — July 4, 2016 — Over the Canada Day long weekend many enjoyed a blissful three days off. Others, such as Wes Mclean, one-time owner of Wes Works Custom Shop in Campbell River, BC, worried about how they’ll survive the days ahead. Mclean is a talented painter and […]

July 4, 2016

Collision Repair

BC to revert speed limits on two highways after spike in collisions

Victoria, British Columbia — June 29, 2016 — British Columbia’s Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure is decreasing speed limits along two sections of the province’s highway system after a spike in collisions along those roads. The province had boosted the speed limits on a number of highways in July 2014. The speed limits on Highway […]

June 29, 2016