SAAR, Sweet SAAR: Sask. repairers gather for golf and good times at SAAR Fall Conference 2022
Whitecap Dakota First Nation, Saskatchewan — The Saskatchewan Association of Automotive Repairers (SAAR) just wrapped up its annual fall conference over the weekend, drawing in some of the biggest names in Western Canada’s aftermarket industry and beyond. As is tradition, this year’s SAAR Fall Conference opened with a friendly golf tournament on the grounds of […]
CRASH Bash: 20th edition of the CRASH IT tournament boasts record attendance, 15K for charity
Calgary, Alberta — Members of Alberta’s automotive aftermarket industry were back on the green this Thursday for the return of the annual CRASH IT golf tournament, back in its twentieth year and boasting a record attendance of more than 200 golfers this time around. “This year’s event was our best to date,” said Emile Fremont, […]
From their Family, to Yours: CARSTAR Newmarket cystic fibrosis charity car wash happening Sat.
Newmarket, Ontario — Come for the car wash, stay for the giveaway of rare stuffed animals, as CARSTAR Newmarket gears up to host its annual charity car wash to support cystic fibrosis research, back Saturday after a three-year COVID-induced hiatus. Owner and finance director of CARSTAR Newmarket, Romena Deokinandan says she is thrilled to be […]
TED Time: Rondex celebrates 50 years at Ted Greenwood Memorial Golf Tournament in Man.
Starbuck, Manitoba — Back after two years of COVID-19 lockdowns, the TED Group held its sixth Ted Greenwood Memorial Golf Tournament last Thursday, bringing together friends new and old for a day of golf and prizes. Starbuck, Man.’s Bridges Golf Course played host to this sixth edition of the annual tournament and saw attendees come […]
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 […]
