Government announces big changes to Ontario apprenticeship program
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — November 20, 2017 — The Ontario provincial government included several business-friendly measures in the 2017 Ontario Fall Economic Statement handed down last week, which look set to benefit small firms in the collision repair sector. The government traditionally updates its budget in the fall by tabling a ‘mini-budget.’ This […]
Mountain Auto Body owner awarded for ‘outstanding’ community service
By CRM Staff Hamilton, Ontario — November 20, 2017 — The long-time owner of Mountain Auto Body in Hamilton, and very active in industry association issues across Ontario, Ed Cummings was honoured at the Hamilton Gallery of Distinction 2017 Gala in front of some 800 guests. Cummings was the driving force behind the Hamilton Santa Claus parade […]
Tuesday Ticker: PPG shares jump 20% in price; Investigation ongoing at AkzoNobel fire site
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — November 21, 2017 — This week’s Tuesday Ticker: Analysts survey the alternative parts market, regulators probe the cause of the AkzoNobel fire in Saskatchewan, Uni-Select management discusses strategy, and much, much more! Market prognosticators are worrying about a new “tone” in stock markets. In recent weeks early rallies have […]
