Bringing the Best: Setup for 34th annual Skills Ontario competition underway, running May 1-3
Toronto, Ontario – Set up for the 34th annual Skills Ontario competition has begun at the Toronto Congress Centre, set to take place on May 1 to May 2, followed by a closing ceremony on May 3. In a LinkedIn post, WorldSkills expert Bill Speed invites shop owners to come and see these young tradespeople […]
Spending Surge: Alberta to invest $30M into trades and technology over next three years, 2023 budget says
Edmonton, Alberta – Alberta is planning to invest more than $30 million to support apprenticeships and learning opportunities in the skilled trades for the next three years, according to plans laid out in the province’s recently released 2023 budget. In an announcement at Edmonton’s Harry Ainlay High School, Minister of Skilled Trades and Professions Kaycee […]
Early Bloomers: Skills Canada Manitoba 2023 announces autobody medalists, three from Red River College Polytechnic
Winnipeg, Manitoba — A list of medalists from the Skills Canada Manitoba 2023 provincial competition has been released, with six students proudly bringing back proof of their proficiency in autobody repair technique. Notably, all three medalists in the post-secondary autobody repair competition came from Red River College Polytechnic. Two students from Steinbach Regional Secondary school came […]
Moving Up: Jim Sarnovsky joins Automotive Systems Warehouse as national accounts/ strategic market specialist
Toronto, Ontario – Jim Sarnovsky has started his new position as a national accounts/ strategic market specialist for Automotive Systems Warehouse (ASW), with a LinkedIn post thanking previous clients and partners for their support. “I want to thank my customers and reps in the United States and Canada for the past seven years. We grew […]
Iconic Farewells: Land Rover re-brands to ‘JLR’ in corporate ‘Reimagine’ strategy
A teaser image of a future Jaguar that may “not necessarily show the as-yet-unnamed GT.” (Jaguar/JLT) London, United Kingdom – Corporate leadership at Jaguar Land Rover will rebrand the organization, going forward as “JLR” in what the company dubs a “house of brands” approach, with auto brands including Range Rover, Defender, Discovery and Jaguar. Notably, […]
Undesirable Mentions: Tesla named four times in list of vehicles most likely to be recalled over 30-year lifespan
Toronto, Ontario — Data from the U.S.’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) shows that Tesla vehicles are the most likely to be recalled, over a projected 30-year lifespan. According to a list compiled by automotive indexing site, iSeeCars.com, Tesla vehicles had four placements in the Top 10 vehicles most likely to be recalled. This […]
Sentimental Aroma: ‘New car smell’ is from automotive carcinogens, says public health study
Toronto, Ontario — Love that new car smell? A recent study published in the Cell Reports Physical Science journal warns that you’re smelling more than 20 volatile organic compounds (VOC), many of which are cancer-causing agents found in paint, pharmaceuticals and petroleum fuels. According to a study by the Beijing Institute of Technology and the […]
Misplaced Priorities: Collision coverage is second most important factor in auto insurance, says PC Insurance survey
Toronto, Ontario — A PC Insurance commissioned survey found that safe driving discounts are the prime factor for most Canadians, with collision and liability coverage ironically considered the second and third most important factors in an auto insurance policy. The survey polled 1,500 Canadians, asking which factors they considered important, along with the most common misconceptions […]
Cold Contrasts: BMW unveils two-tone copper/sapphire black i7 M70 at Auto Shanghai
Shanghai, China — BMW’s latest electric vehicle has been unveiled at its world premiere at Auto Shanghai 2023, showcasing what may be the most powerful electric vehicle to date in an impressive two-tone paint scheme. According to a BMW Canada press release, the vehicle comes in an impressive liquid copper in the lower section of […]
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 […]
