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Auto Insurance

Touched by a Noodle: B.C. religious leader fights to wear pirate hat in license photos

Grand Forks, British Columbia — A British Columbia-based religious leader is continuing on his crusade against ICBC’s oppressive policies toward certain religious headwear, arguing that it is not up to a government corporation to test his faith. Gary Smith of Grand Forks is the Captain of B.C.’s Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster and, as […]

April 22, 2022

Training

Just Like the Simulation: ICBC launches Street Sense interactive driving app

Victoria, British Columbia — ICBC has officially entered the interactive space with the launch of the government insurer’s new driving simulation and training tool, Street Sense, available now on Steam and mobile app stores. For its first foray into what arguably borders on the world of gaming, ICBC has unveiled an app that puts users […]

April 6, 2022

Collision Repair

Lordco Show is a Go: Lordco 32nd Annual Tradeshow kicks off in Vancouver

Vancouver, British Columbia — Lordco Auto Parts kicked off the first day of its 32nd Annual Tradeshow on Monday, welcoming Canada’s auto industry to two days of long-awaited excitement in Vancouver. Taking over Vancouver’s Pacific Coliseum and Agrodome from April 4 to 5, the Lordco Annual Tradeshow has been packed with exhibitors and attendees from […]

April 4, 2022

Auto Insurance

No-Fault Fiasco: B.C. cyclist sent repair bill for damage to vehicle that hit him

Vancouver, British Columbia — One typically assumes there to be physical costs to being involved in a car accident, but as one British Columbia cyclist is learning, an unexpected financial burden is what truly adds insult to the injury. Last summer, Ben Bolinger alleges that a car ran a stop sign and hit him as […]

April 1, 2022

Collision Repair

Window of Opportunity: B.C. car thieves targeting pre-2008 vehicles, data shows

Victoria, British Columbia — According to new data analysis from the CBC, car thieves on Canada’s west coast have slightly more retro taste than their eastern counterparts, noting that most models stolen in British Columbia are from between 1997 and 2007. This trend bucks the norm seen throughout much of the rest of the country, […]

March 28, 2022

Auto Insurance

Trapped Gas: ICBC announces rebates to address skyrocketing gas prices

Victoria, British Columbia — Some relief is on the way for British Columbian drivers who have been shelling out big time at the pumps recently, as the province’s public insurer plans to roll out rebates in the coming months. The Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC), in recognition of the effect that Russia’s invasion of […]

March 28, 2022

Training

Credential Crackdown: Body techs part of phase one in B.C.’s certification legislation

Victoria, British Columbia — A new set of laws designed to crack down on skilled trades certification in British Columbia was given royal assent on Thursday, officially starting the clock on uncertified auto body techs to get their training in gear. As part of this new legislation, the Industry Training Authority Act will now fall […]

March 15, 2022

Collision Repair

In the Spotlight: Lordco’s 32nd Annual Tradeshow on for April 4-5 in Vancouver

Vancouver, British Columbia — One of western Canada’s biggest names in auto parts supply is returning to the big stage as Lordco Auto Parts announced that its Annual Tradeshow is back on for April 4-5 at the Pacific Coliseum and PNE Agrodome in Vancouver, B.C. The tradeshow, known to draw crowds of more than 20,000 […]

March 15, 2022

Collision Repair

Positive Energy: Victoria driver injured after Himalayan salt rock thrown through Prius window

Victoria, British Columbia — A Victoria, B.C. driver got a surprise delivery of wellness and self-care through the window of their Prius on March 6., prompting local police to scour dashcam footage for the mystery Himalayan salt rock thrower. The vehicle was occupied at the time of the salty assault, which took place at the […]

March 14, 2022

Collision Repair

Catalytic Attack: B.C. woman pepper sprayed during catalytic converter theft

New Westminster, British Columbia – A woman in B.C. says she was pepper-sprayed after two suspects allegedly stole the catalytic converter from her vehicle, according to a report by the New Westminster Police Department. “As the value of the precious metals contained within the catalytic converters continues to increase, so do the number of thefts […]

March 11, 2022

EV

EV/AV Report: February 21, 2022

Toronto, Ontario — In today’s EV/AV report, a new federal investment program to promote ZEVs, police forces around Canada field test electric vehicles (EVs) and an Indigenous community integrates EV infrastructure. Reducing remissions Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) announced a $4.6 million investment into 22 organizations to support zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) awareness across Canada. This funding […]

February 18, 2022

Collision Repair

School’s In: B.C. reintroduces skilled trade certification for 10 trades

Victoria, British Columbia — The recently introduced Skilled Trades BC Act aims to reintroduce skilled trade certification, previously repealed in 2003. This would require people to register as an apprentice or be a certified journeyperson to work in one of the 10 initial mechanical, electrical and automotive trades. The BC government is also investing $5 […]

February 17, 2022