The Spirit of SATA: Company extends 23 years of charity
Kornwestheim, Germany — For 23 years now, SATA has supported charity projects at home and abroad helping children and young people in need around Christmas time. Despite the economic impacts of the COVID-19 crisis, the company says it is determined to continue to support social organizations. One of the organizations supported by SATA over the […]
EV/AV Report: December 27, 2021
Toronto, Ontario – In this week’s electric and autonomous vehicle report, a Swiss startup is taking the video gaming experience on the road, Honda is making life a little more fun for hospitalized children in California and Li-Cycle has partnered up with U.K. EV developer, Arriva. Mobile Gaming A Swiss company is hoping to bring […]
LKQ Delivers the Loot: Company gifts Tropicana, Centennial class with holiday donation
Toronto, Ontario — The students of Tropicana Community Centre’s Pre-Apprenticeship Auto Body and Collision Repair class are having a very happy holiday indeed, thanks to a very generous donation from LKQ Corporation. On top of body panels for Centennial College students to test their skills on, LKQ also supplied OGIO backpacks, vests and top-notch supplies […]
A Moving Gesture: Collision Clinic St. John’s gifts refurbished 2018 Kia Rio to local family
St. John’s, Newfoundland — The fine people at Collision Clinic in St. John’s, N.L. are yet again giving the gift of mobility this holiday season, surprising Faith Ann Vokey and her son, Ashton, with a newly refurbished 2018 Kia Rio. Vokey works evenings at a downtown St. John’s hotel, has to rely on taxis for […]
Chevy’s Reindeer: Convoy of Silverados delivers $160K in gifts to Durham Children’s Aid Foundation
Oshawa, Ontario — The Durham Children’s Aid Foundation (DCAF) near Toronto was treated to a procession of presents just in time for the holidays, courtesy of General Motors Canada and its dealers. Packed full of toys and gifts for kids in the Durham region, the load carried by a convoy of Oshawa-built Chevrolet Silverado pickups […]
Talking Equity: Hyundai Canada donates $500K to BIPOC programming for Kid’s Help Phone
Markham, Ontario — Hyundai Canada is continuing on as a leader of social change in the Canadian auto industry, as the OEM just announced a $500,000 donation over the next two years to aid Kid’s Help Phone in developing programs for Black and Indigenous youth. Hyundai Canada’s donation will support Kids Help Phone’s Indigenous Youth […]
Stache for Cash: St. Claude Autobody raises more than $2,600 for Movember Foundation
St. Claude, Manitoba — A small town bodyshop in Manitoba came to play in a big way for Movember this year, raising more than $2,600 in support of men’s health research and warming their upper lips all at once. In all, St. Claude Autobody, of the eponymous town an hour west of Winnipeg, raised $2,640 […]
Parr for the People: Parr Auto Body recognized as Cornerstone Donor for RMHC Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan — Saskatoon’s Parr Auto Body has been recognized by Ronald McDonald House Charities of Saskatchewan (RMHC) as a cornerstone donor, donating more than $60,000 to the charity’s efforts for sick children and their families. Parr Autobody has participated in several initiatives in support of RMHC Saskatchewan over the years, including sponsorship of the […]
Golfing for Good: Fix Network helps raise $153,453 for Ronald McDonald House
Halifax, Nova Scotia — Fix Network has once again pledged its support to Ronald McDonald House Charities Canada (RMHC Canada) by supporting a golf tournament to raise more than $153,000 for the charity’s initiatives. Fix Network recently supported the RMHC Golf Classic, held at the Glen Arbour Golf Course near Halifax, Nova Scotia, where the […]
Close to Home: Cystic Fibrosis Canada presents daughter of CARSTAR Brampton owner Future Leader award
Brampton, Ontario — Living with a chronic illness is an immense personal struggle and family often becomes a key support system for those it affects. That is why it is fitting that Cystic Fibrosis Canada presented its Future Leader award to Olivia Sottile, daughter of CARSTAR Brampton owner Frank Sottile, for her work at the […]
