EV/AV Report: Innovative education and a hydrogen-powered airport
Toronto, Ontario — A B.C. trades school is preparing to build a $290 million EV “innovation centre”, Edmonton’s airport elects to harness hydrogen and Nissan becomes the first Japanese OEM to embrace the NACS charging port. This is the latest in electric and autonomous vehicles. Electric vehicle epicentre Vancouver Community College (VCC) is quickly becoming […]
No Deal at the Docks: Vancouver port strike resumes as union rejects four-year wage proposal
Vancouver, British Columbia — Dockworkers in Vancouver are back on the picket line following the rejection of a four-year wage proposal set forth by the British Columbia Maritime Employers Association on Tuesday. The International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU), which represents the workers at Canada’s largest port, voted down the terms set by the BCMEA. […]
Deadline at the Docks: Labour minister sets deadline for Vancouver port strike settlement
Vancouver, British Columbia — Minister of Labour Seamus O’Regan was on the scene of the strike at the Port of Vancouver Tuesday, where he issued a deadline to a federal mediator to reach a settlement with the port workers within 24 hours. With this invocation of O’Regan’s statutory powers under the Canadian Labour Code, a […]
Summer Slowdown: B.C. port workers strike could cause ‘continent-wide impact’
Vancouver, British Columbia — Port workers in British Columbia have been on strike since Saturday and officials are now saying it will likely affect supply chains across the continent. About 30 seaports across B.C. are impacted by the strike, including the Port of Vancouver—Canada’s busiest port, processing one-third of Canada’s international trade. Alberta Premier Danielle […]
Painter’s Paradise: New Vancouver Kirmac location first in B.C. with PPG Moonwalk, first in N.A. with Bellini REVO-Up
Vancouver, British Columbia — The prolific West Coast repair chain, Kirmac Collision and Autoglass, proudly opened the doors of its nineteenth facility in South Vancouver on Wednesday, fitted with some very fancy refinishing toys from PPG and Bellini Systems. “We have been looking to open a location in South Vancouver for as long as I […]
Asked and Answered: ICBC introduces distance-based discount, building on calls for more usage-based options
Vancouver, British Columbia — ICBC announced Thursday that it will begin offering customers a distance-based discount for those who travel less than 10,000 kilometres per year. British Columbia’s crown insurer claims this new offer will allow eligible customers to save between ten and 15 percent on the annual renewal of their optional coverage. Customers may […]
Airbag Action: Vancouver law firm launches class action against ARC Automotive for airbag defects
Vancouver, British Columbia — A Vancouver-based law firm has launched a class action lawsuit against Tier 1 airbag inflator developer, ARC Automotive Inc., alleging that the manufacturer has refused to abide by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s request for a recall. “In 2023, an investigation by the United States’ National Highway Traffic Safety Administration […]
Tightening the Screws: Vancouver auto show to return in 2024 as a ‘fresh and re-imagined experience’
Vancouver, British Columbia — At long last, the organizers of the Vancouver International Auto Show have announced that the west coast’s biggest auto expo is officially back on for 2024. The show will be making its long-awaited return following four straight years of cancellation, promising to offer what organizers are calling a “fresh and re-imagined […]
AI-Powered Production: CSN Elite releases collision repair ‘documentary’, written by ChatGPT and narrated by speech synthesizer
North Vancouver, British Columbia – We ran a recent survey asking readers if they understood the applications of artificial intelligence (AI) in the bodyshop. The results indicated that most have a fairly limited understanding of how AI and collision centres work together. But Connor Jameson, operations manager at Vancouver’s CSN Elite and Elite Express, just […]
Parts Shortage Particulars: B.C. managers respond as industry feels heat of long waits for customers
Vancouver, British Columbia — Parts shortages and labour retention issues are hardly something British Columbia bodyshops need a reminder of, however, as they face increased scrutiny from customers facing long repair waits, some in the industry feel inclined to respond. An article recently published by Global News attempts to speak to some of the issues […]
