Boyd expands in Oregon
By Mike Davey Winnipeg, Manitoba — July 12, 2016 — The Boyd Group has announced another acquisition, this time of Blue Ribbon Autobody in Portland, Oregon. The newly-acquired facility will operate under the Gerber Collision trade name. “In October 2015 we acquired our first location in Oregon and with this centre we now have seven, […]
CSN–Kingston achieves I-CAR Gold Class
Kingston, Ontario — July 12, 2016 — CSN-Kingston has achieved I-CAR Gold Class status. A statement from the facility says the investments in people, training and equipment are ongoing, and will help to carry this family business into the next generation. CSN-Kingston is owned and operated by Pat and Patty Stenson. They founded the facility […]
RCMP uncover possible chop shop in Alberta
By Mike Davey St. Albert, Alberta — July 12, 2016 — The RCMP are investigating a possible chop shop in St. Albert, a community north of Edmonton. Two search warrants were carried out on a rural property recently by the local RCMP detachment. Officers recovered a number of items, including a Dodge pickup, a mini […]
Intact expands Service Centre program to Ottawa
Toronto, Ontario — July 12, 2016 — Intact Insurance has announced the launch of a new Intact Service Centre in Ottawa. Intact Insurance and belairdirect customers can simply drop off damaged vehicles and leave in rental vehicles, while Intact Insurance or belairdirect makes arrangements to get the vehicle appraised, repaired and cleaned. Once the repair […]