A Fest at the Falls: Simplicity to host 2022 National Growth Conference in Niagara Falls in Sept.

Niagara Falls, Ontario — The falls will be turning orange this September as guests from across the aftermarket industry descend upon Niagara Falls for Simplicity Car Care’s 2022 National Growth Conference, to be hosted at the Niagara Falls Convention Centre. Attendees will be treated to a tradeshow, a lineup of exciting industry guest speakers and […]
A McGregor Mood: McGregor Auto Parts celebrates 60 years with barbecue in St. Thomas

St. Thomas, Ontario — McGregor Auto Parts in St. Thomas, Ont. celebrated its sixtieth year in business a couple of weeks ago; not with a trip to Value Village to take advantage of the 30 percent off seniors discount, but with a huge community barbecue packed with food, classic cars and prizes. St. Thomas locals […]
Cold Steel, Warm Hearts: Treschak Enterprises throwing axes in support of local legion

Fonthill, Ontario — Members of southern Ontario’s aftermarket community are preparing to unleash their inner viking this weekend as Treschak Enterprises gears up to host the third annual Axes Up for the Fonthill Legion fundraiser. With more than 200 people expected to attend, and a record 50-strong roster of competitive and amateur axe throwers set […]
Insured a Great Time: More than 300 insurance leaders set to attend Toronto conference in Sept.

Toronto, Ontario — Leaders from the world of insurance will be descending upon Toronto in the second week of September for the Future of Insurance 2022 conference, organized by Reuters Events. With more than 300 industry leaders slated to attend, including CEOs from Lloyds Canada, Desjardins and Fenchurch General (all of whom are scheduled to […]
Parts and Pancakes: Lordco Calgary to host pancake breakfast during Calgary Stampede

Calgary, Alberta — Planning on heading down to the Calgary Stampede this year? Why not fuel up before the festivities with a pancake breakfast brought to you by Lordco Auto Parts. A location of the Western Canada-based auto supply chain has been named as one of the stops on the Calgary Stampede’s Pancake Breakfast list […]
A Night ‘Oot’ in Vegas: AIA Canada Night sponsorship back on for SEMA 2022

Las Vegas, Nevada — A Canadian contingency will be making its return to SEMA this fall, as the Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA) officially opened up registration for Canada Night, the association’s flagship networking event at the annual Las Vegas trade show. Returning after a two year hiatus caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Canadian […]
Gimme Five: AIA High Fives for Kids Chairman’s Challenge on track to surpass 2021 total

Toronto, Ontario — The AIA High Fives for Kids Foundation Chairman’s Challenge is on track to beat out the total raised last year, as organizers announced Tuesday that the annual charity drive has already brought in $21,000. In 2021, the Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA) generated a total of $30,000 to support child and […]
You’re Gonna Go Parr, Kid: Saskatoon’s Parr Auto Body celebrates 70 years with charity fundraiser

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan — The year 1952 brought a lot of exciting new things into the world: Hudson Motor Car Company followed up the iconic Hornet with the Wasp, John Steinbeck released his magnum opus, East of Eden, Jeff Goldblum was born—and Parr Auto Body opened its doors in Saskatoon. Helmed by some of Saskatchewan’s biggest […]
Taking Stock: Balancing business and empathy post-collision

Toronto, Ontario — There’s never a shortage of talk in our industry, from new product launches to repair procedure updates and rants about labour rates, but for just one moment, join us in taking a step back to talk about what is truly the most important feature of a collision repair facility—the customer. Regardless of […]
Pacific Coast Party: CCIF Vancouver early bird tickets on sale now

Vancouver, British Columbia — Be sure to save some of your industry trade show enthusiasm for the fall season because early bird tickets are now on sale for CCIF Vancouver, scheduled for Oct. 6 to 7 at the Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel. This year’s show kicks off on Thursday with a workshop, followed by a […]