High Tech Textiles: UBC researchers develop carbon fibre process sourced from oil sands materials
Photo by UBC Applied Science/Paul Joseph Vancouver, British Columbia — A research team from the University of British Columbia is currently in the process of weaving together the threads of Canada’s automotive future—literally, as they develop a new carbon fibre process sourced from oil sands materials. A Monday news release from the university revealed that […]
For the Fathers: CSN Collision to present Kelowna Father’s Day Car Show
Kelowna, British Columbia — Kelowna’s beloved Father’s Day Car Show will be back in full form this year thanks to its new presenting sponsor, CSN Collision Centres, who will be offering up a day of fun celebrating fatherhood and fancy cars. Set for Father’s Day Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., this year’s event […]
Power Couple: Married High River, Alta car builders appear on Bush Wreck Rescue
Jason, Peter and Audrey from custom shop Midnight Oil in High River, Alta. Photo by Sean F. White – Copyright 2022 Omnifilm Entertainment High River, Alberta — In case seeing your town overtaken by an apocalyptic viral infection is not the sort of media exposure you were looking for, the southern Alberta town of High […]
Conquering Codes: Autel expands Tesla diagnostics on Ultra-series tablets
Toronto, Ontario — Tesla technicians will now be getting an extra layer of coverage from Autel, as the global automotive diagnostics company announced a major update to its Ultra-series tablets, in addition to a new Tesla-compatible adapter. Autel says that “Tesla update 2.0” will introduce Read and Erase Code capabilities for Model Y and Model […]
Finish Line in Sight: Uni-Select achieves Investment Canada Act approval in LKQ acquisition process
Toronto, Ontario — Uni-Select announced Thursday its receipt of approval under the Investment Canada Act, moving the company one step closer to closing its acquisition deal with LKQ and its numbered company. “The above-mentioned approval satisfies the closing condition regarding the Investment Canada Act set forth in the arrangement agreement between Uni-Select, LKQ Corporation and […]
The Prodigal Technician: Auto industry employment up 2.2 percent in Q1 2023, remains ‘robust’, DAC report says
Toronto, Ontario — A new report from DesRosiers Automotive Consulting (DAC) shows a partial parting of the clouds for auto industry employment, with trends showing an average uptick of 2.2 percent across all industry verticals in Q1 2023. Automotive parts and accessories stores led the way this quarter, recording 8.9 percent employment growth year-over-year, followed […]
Trendsetters: Québec, Ontario experience 50 percent increases in auto theft since 2022
Toronto, Ontario — The Equite Association released its 2022 Vehicle Theft Trend Report on Tuesday, bearing with it news that Québec and Ontario saw auto theft rates rise by about 50 percent in both provinces since last year. The association’s press release accompanying the report alleges that “organized crime syndicates are looking at stolen vehicles […]
Feeding the Future: UniglassPlus, VitroPlus spring campaign raises more than $80,000 for Breakfast Club of Canada
Toronto, Ontario — UniglassPlus and VitroPlus just closed out its spring fundraising campaign with the Breakfast Club of Canada, announcing Tuesday that the efforts of the two companies helped provide nearly 170,000 breakfasts to kids across the country. The two Uniban subsidiaries managed to raise a total of $84,818, making good on its commitment to […]
Ticket to the Trades: New category-based immigration process puts focus on trades labour gap
Toronto, Ontario — The federal government announced Wednesday that it is revamping the country’s immigration process in a way that aims to fill the most in-demand labour gaps in Canada’s skilled trades industry. According to the government’s announcement, this category-based selection process, offered through the Express Entry system, will allow Canada to invite individuals with […]
Plastic Perfection: Polyvance reminds users of proper temp. control for plastic welding
Toronto, Ontario — Polyvance is reminding the repairers out there that “hotter is not always better” when it comes to plastic welding, as shown in a recent demonstration video from the company. The video explains that even with the proper nitrogen welder and the right plastic weld rods, too high of a temperature could weaken […]
