ATLANTIC | REGIONAL NEWS
PERMIT PROTESTS The New Democratic Party (NDP) in Nova Scotia have recently called on the government to waive fees for vehicle permit renewals as well as reconsider vehicle inspection timelines. Currently, vehicle permit renewals typically range between $150 and $300, and take place every two years depending on the type of vehicle plate. The NDP […]
QUEBEC | REGIONAL NEWS
DRIVING DEMAND Tesla’s recent decision to cut Model Y prices by $4,000 in Canada could influence car-buying decisions in Quebec, as certain trim levels of the Model Y now qualify for a combined $12,000 rebate for Quebec-based buyers. The Model Y rear-wheel drive (RWD), the base model of Tesla’s all-electric SUV, now starts at $53,990, […]
ONTARIO | REGIONAL NEWS
FRESH DRIVER FOLLIES According to a recent study made by insurance comparison website, MyChoice, the 2022 changes to Ontario’s G license driving test has resulted in a 7.8 percent rise in accidents among new drivers. In January 2022, Ontario first introduced significant alterations to the G road test in a move aimed at addressing the […]
MANITOBA | REGIONAL NEWS
SATVIR SERVING AS CEO The Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) Board of Directors have selected Satvir Jatana as the corporation’s new president and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Jatana currently serves as MPI’s vice president and chief customer officer, where she oversees product development, communications, government relations and efforts to expand the gathering and utilization of customer […]
SASKATCHEWAN | REGIONAL NEWS
NOW SERVING SASKATCHEWAN Fix Auto Canada has proudly extended its footprint into Saskatchewan with the inauguration of Fix Auto Saskatoon East. Gurveer Randev, an avid automotive enthusiast and owner of several Fix Auto shops in Calgary since 2019, is at the helm of Fix Auto Saskatoon East. According to a recent press release celebrating the […]
ALBERTA | REGIONAL NEWS
SUBSIDY SCANDAL The Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) reports that Alberta’s ‘good’ drivers are being forced to pay auto insurance premiums to subsidize high-risk drivers. Using data from a Deloitte LLP report, the IBC has said that it discovered that the province’s worst drivers have been offered subsidized insurance rates for 20 years. Notably, the […]
BRITISH COLUMBIA | REGIONAL NEWS
GREY CUP GEAR-UP CARSTAR has announced that it is now an official sponsor of the BC Lions and will also serve as the official collision and glass sponsor of the 111th Grey Cup. According to a recent press release, “in partnering with the Lions, CARSTAR will proudly support and attend the Lions ‘Play with the […]
REGIONAL NEWS | ALTANTIC
MAKE WAY FOR MACHINES A new novelty is nearing Nova Scotia: automated flagging machines are about to become commonplace tools at construction sites. In a statement made by Public Works Minister Kim Masland, she announced the deployment will be made with the intention of achieving better roadside safety for construction workers at construction sites. The […]
MANITOBA | REGIONAL NEWS
NO PANIC—YET In late August, more than 1,700 unionized Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) workers walked off the job. But Ferd Klassen says it’s not “panic mode” amid the autobody industry–at least, not yet. “[MPI] is constantly adjusting things on the fly,” said Klassen, the president of Manitoba’s Automotive Trades Association (ATA) and owner of Niverville […]
ONTARIO | REGIONAL NEWS
A TRADITION OF CHARITY 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 […]
