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Search and Restore: B.C. auto restorer to be featured on ‘Bush Wreck Rescues’ TV show on Discovery

Photo by Sean F. White – Copyright 2022 Omnifilm Entertainment Summerland, British Columbia — The owner of a Summerland, B.C. restoration shop is receiving his minute in the spotlight with the premiere of “Bush Wreck Rescue” on Wednesday, featuring Bill Desrosier of Wreckless Restorations and Car Craft Automotive. Desrosier has been in the auto industry […]

May 18, 2023

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Unhappy Accidents: ICBC Adjuster error costs Port Alberni family thousands in lost income and deductibles

Port Alberni, British Columbia — A Port Alberni, B.C. family says they are out thousands of dollars after their truck was hit by a stolen vehicle, causing them to be unable to operate their business while owing $1,000 in deductibles to ICBC. While travelling home to Port Alberni from Nanaimo with their children, the couple’s […]

April 17, 2023

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REGIONAL NEWS | BRITISH COLUMBIA

CLASS AT CAMOSUN Camosun College has received a $1.285 million donation the college says will help open the doors to more women pursuing a career in a range of Red Seal trades programs. The gift from The Gwyn Morgan and Patricia Trottier Foundation is the second time the foundation has supported the Empowering Women in […]

April 5, 2023

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Acing the Course: Surrey technical institute receives $560,000 to support automotive technician, welder training

Surrey, British Columbia — The government of British Columbia announced Tuesday that it has opened up a new funding stream to support automotive technicians, and other tradespeople, in completing their education at the Ace Trades and Technical Institute (ATTI) in Surrey, B.C. The lower mainland trade school is set to receive more than $560,000 to […]

April 4, 2023

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Parts Shortage Particulars: B.C. managers respond as industry feels heat of long waits for customers

Vancouver, British Columbia — Parts shortages and labour retention issues are hardly something British Columbia bodyshops need a reminder of, however, as they face increased scrutiny from customers facing long repair waits, some in the industry feel inclined to respond. An article recently published by Global News attempts to speak to some of the issues […]

March 31, 2023

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Hard Work and Determination: Northeast B.C. students take part in Skills Canada competitions

Dawson Creek, British Columbia – Skills Canada B.C. has concluded its rounds of 2023 regional competitions, with more than 45 students from Northeast British Columbia claiming accolades in a variety of trades from cabinetmaking to welding. On Mar. 3, students from school districts 59, 60 and 81 took part in the regional competition at Northern […]

March 20, 2023

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EV/AV Report: Borrowed cars, autonomous startups and charging critiques

Toronto, Ontario — A Vancouver man accidentally drives off in the wrong Tesla using nothing more than his app, Gatik’s expansion hints at a growing autonomous trucking fleet in Canada and J.D. Power warns of rising electricity prices hurting EV owners. This is the latest in electric and autonomous vehicles. Inadvertent Felony A Vancouver man […]

March 17, 2023

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Warning Lights: One in four Canadians unable to afford $500 emergency expense, StatsCan reports

Toronto, Ontario — A recent Statistics Canada national survey found that one in four Canadians could not pay for a sudden $500 expense, while one-third experienced some financial difficulty over the last 12 months. Notably, one third of residents in the Atlantic Region and 28 percent of people in the Prairies reported that they were […]

March 16, 2023

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Backlot Brawls: B.C. man ordered to pay $300 deductible for punching car

Richmond, British Columbia – The B.C. Civil Resolution Tribunal has ruled that a local resident who punched another person’s vehicle must pay $300 in deductibles, after a spat which left another driver with a dented vehicle. According to an article by the Richmond News, this ruling follows an incident on May. 4, 2022 when William […]

March 10, 2023

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Time Well Spent: Across Canada Warehouses concludes 2023 annual conference

Whistler, British Columbia — Across Canada Warehouses Limited (ACWL) has concluded its annual conference at Whistler’s Fairmont Chateau, finishing three days of learning and networking at an award-winning alpine hotel, said Paul Reichert consultant-director at ACWL. The event began with a social gathering for early guests on Sunday, while official festivities began on Monday with […]

March 3, 2023

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EV/AV Report: Local produce and audio investigations

Toronto, Ontario — The Canadian government pledges to expand electric vehicle (EV) charger availability in British Columbia, the U.S.’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) investigates whether older EVs are too quiet, and two Ontario businesses receive a cash injection for greener automotive components. This is the latest in electric and autonomous vehicles. Boosting Chargers […]

March 3, 2023

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REGIONAL NEWS | BRITISH COLUMBIA

PASSING THE TORCH When Lift Auto Group brings a shop into

February 10, 2023