A Tradition of Charity: CARSTAR recognizes Thunder Bay shop for years of philanthropy
Thunder Bay, Ontario — The team at CARSTAR Thunder Bay knows that the best way to celebrate being a community landmark is by giving back, and give back they have, earning them special recognition from CARSTAR for their years of service. The Northern Ontario bodyshop just celebrated 25 years in the CARSTAR network and to […]
Combat for a Cause: Date set for annual Treschak axe throwing tournament supporting local legion
Fonthill, Ontario — It’s nearly that time of year when Jamie Treschak of Treschak Enterprises brings together his community of Fonthill together for a day of barbecue, prizes, and most importantly—throwing axes. As a dual-threat aftermarket expert and stage combat instructor, Treschak knows exactly how to rally a group around a cause, as he gears […]
Shine Season Success: CARSTAR Newmarket raises $2,000 at charity car wash Saturday
Newmarket, Ontario — The music was pumping and the suds were flowing at CARSTAR Newmarket on Saturday, as the family-run collision repair shop welcomed in the community for a day of good fun for a good cause. The entire Deokinandan family was on deck this past weekend, alongside staff and much of their own families, […]
Golf ‘till you Drop: CREF golf tournament sold out, ball drop spots still open
Indianapolis, Indiana — If you were disappointed that the Collision Repair Education Foundation’s annual golf tournament is sold out, you may be relieved to hear that the golf ball drop event is still accepting participants, and features 100 percent more helicopters. The ball drop is the showstopper event at every one of CREF’s annual golf […]
A Lasting Legacy: AkzoNobel unveils mural at new Pontiac Transportation Museum
Pontiac, Michigan — It is not often that a company gets an opportunity to make a literal impression on history, but AkzoNobel has earned such an honour with the unveiling of a new mural at the new Pontiac Transportation Museum in Michigan. AkzoNobel, a fixture in the historic Pontiac, Mich. auto industry since as far […]
Local Legend: Southern B.C. business starts fundraiser to save iconic pink car
Chilliwack, British Columbia — Drivers in southern B.C. may be familiar with a certain pink car perched atop the headquarters of a Chilliwack irrigation company—well, it would seem that unless the community can rally together, the famous pink car may be headed to the crusher. The pink sedan has been tasting fresh mountain air from […]
Bubble Buddies: CARSTAR Newmarket to host charity car wash next Saturday
Newmarket, Ontario — We’re only a little more than a week out from yet another fantastic CARSTAR car wash in support of cystic fibrosis research, going down in Newmarket this time around, courtesy of the Deokinandan family. If you value charity, family and fantastic barbecue, CARSTAR Newmarket may be the place for you next Saturday, […]
Vitamin K: Johnny K Group raises $7,000 at cystic fibrosis charity walk
Edmonton, Alberta — The incomparable Johnny K, of CARSTAR MSO fame, is proud to say that his group of Edmonton-area repair shops have managed to raise $7,000 for cystic fibrosis research. With the combined power of six CARSTAR facilities at his disposal, Johnny Kloeckes and his army of collision experts attended the “Walk to Make […]
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 […]
Hangout with Hutten: CSN Hutten hosting charity car show on Father’s Day weekend
Fergus, Ontario — Forty years is a major milestone for any business, and what better way is there to celebrate that achievement than a day of food, fun and cool cars at CSN Hutten’s upcoming charity car show in Fergus, Ont. Supporting the Make-a-Wish foundation and simultaneously celebrating CSN Hutten’s fortieth anniversary, the event will […]
