TAKE PRIDE IN YOUR PAINT BOOTH
When was the last time you did a deep-clean? Story by BIANCA MATTIOZZI Les Heshka, the manager of Manitoba’s Eastside Collision Repairs knows dirt is a painter’s worst enemy. Rod Katchuck, the head painter at Bergen’s Auto Repair in Saskatchewan, says you can only rely on a clean booth to put out a clean […]
Auto repair facility owner charged with safety violations following death of worker
By CRM staff Toronto, Ontario — June 3, 2019 — As a result of the fatal immolation of an employee in 2015, a Thompson, Man. auto repair facility owner will pay a $20,000 fine related to safety violations. In 2015, an employee at Clarence Automatic Transmission used a hand-held grinder to cut into a 55-gallon […]
Scrap operation fined $105,000 for its role in worker death
Peterborough, Ontario — February 1, 2017 — Peterborough Iron & Metal has pled guilty and been fined $105,000 after a worker was killed by an excavator operating in reverse. The incident took place in 2015. The incident took place when a worker was in the yard, adjacent to a narrow roadway, cutting apart the bucket […]
Auditor General report finds flaws in Transport Canada’s operations
Ottawa, Ontario — December 15, 2016 — The 2016 Fall Reports of the Auditor General of Canada have been released, and the news is not good for Transport Canada. The Auditor General audits federal government departments and agencies, most Crown corporations and many other federal organizations. A statement from AIA Canada notes that the audit […]
IIHS announces 2017 Top Safety Picks
Arlington, Virginia — December 11, 2016 — The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has released its 2017 Top Safety Pick and Top Safety Pick+ lists. Good or acceptable ratings in the Institute’s new headlight evaluations set the latest crop of qualifiers apart. A total of 38 models earned the “plus” accolade, and 44 earned Top […]
Open letter to Prime Minister calls for asbestos ban
Ottawa, Ontario — December 7, 2016 — Canada’s auto recyclers have another ally in the fight to ban asbestos imports. In fact, there are multiple allies from across the country. An open letter was submitted to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on December 7 that calls for a comprehensive asbestos ban. The letter was signed by […]
Allstate: Latest study shows general rise in collisions
Toronto, Ontario — November 30, 2016 — Collisions were up in a number of Canadian provinces, according to the latest study released by Allstate. The latest Allstate Insurance Company of Canada Safe Driving Study shows a rise in the national collision frequency rate from 5.60 percent to 5.70 percent since the previous period. This represents […]
The Autonomous Report: Calgary looks at driverless shuttles, China fast-forwards self-driving tests and examining the impact on cities
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — November 27, 2016 — The emergence of automated vehicles is a hot and trendy topic these days. Collision Repair magazine provides a weekly look at some of the developments in the field. – Calgary has announced it will begin running a driverless shuttle between the Zoo LRT station and […]
Private member’s bill seeks to ban asbestos
Ottawa, Ontario — November 23, 2016 — Canada’s auto recyclers, through the Automotive Recyclers of Canada (ARC), have been calling for a ban on asbestos imports for some time. Recently, a private member’s bill has been brought forward for consideration that would effectively end the importation of asbestos containing products. Sheri Benson, Member of Parliament […]
Mandatory back-up cams coming to Canadian cars
Ottawa, Ontario — October 31, 2016 — Back-up cameras on new vehicles may soon be the law of the land. Transport Minister Marc Garneau has proposed new regulations that will require the systems on all new cars sold in Canada beginning May 1, 2018. Garneau made the announcement the morning of October 31, 2016, at […]
