Welcomes of the Week: CSN Drayton Valley becomes latest Alberta shop to join banner
Toronto, Ontario — As part of the company’s ongoing campaign in Canada’s western half, CSN has announced the addition of CSN Drayton Valley, in central Alberta, to the network. Ken and Megan Willows have been at the helm of CSN Drayton Valley for the past five years and have quickly become fixtures in their community […]
Paw-Perfect Partnership: MINI UK partners with dog charity to become the world’s first dog-friendly car retailer
London, U.K. — MINI UK recently announced it will become the world’s first dog-friendly car retailer by 2022. In partnership with Dogs Trust, the U.K.’s largest dog welfare charity, MINI is on a crusade to their vehicles paw-perfect for hounds. “With more dogs in families now than ever before, we want to help make […]
G’Day, John: Symach appoints John Boukouras general manager of Australia operations
Victoria, Australia — Symach, the bodyshop equipment producer is pleased to announce John Boukouras has been appointed as General Manager in Australia, overseeing and supporting SYMACH activities in the Continent. Boukouras will replace current GM Mark Cunningham, to whom the Company is grateful for his intensive activities in promoting the brand throughout the Continent. Boukouras […]
Hook, Line and Sinker: Calgary area auto facility introduces $1,000 sign-on bonus in effort to attract new talent
Calgary, Alberta — With complaints of staffing shortages echoing across various industries nationwide, bodyshops are getting creative with how they attract new, young talent. Central Auto Care in Okotoks, Alberta, is but one business introducing incentives to attract technicians to its pool, adding a $1,000 signing bonus for successful applicants. The shop had just two […]
Stepping Stones: Thompson Rivers University launches Women in Trades Exploratory Program, to start in September
Kamloops, British Columbia — In the effort of breaking down the barriers of gender in our industry, Thompson Rivers University has announced its Women in Trades Exploratory Program, set to kick off in September. Students accepted into the program will learn the basics of welding and automotive technician work, on top of a number of […]
Waterloo Bandits: Thieves going after high-end vehicles in Waterloo
Kitchener, Waterloo — Over the past few weeks, car thieves have been setting their sights on high-end vehicles in the Waterloo Region. According to reporting from CTV News, a Toyota and a Lexus were recently stolen from a neighbourhood in Kitchener. “We looked up and down the road thinking maybe we parked it down there,” […]
Shortage Shock: Alberta sees rental car shortage, Alberta Motor Association explains why
Edmonton, Alberta — The ongoing shortage of rental cars that’s been plaguing provinces all over Canada has spread its roots in Alberta, and one expert says he knows why. Roland Van Meurs with the Alberta Motor Association (AMA) says the car rental shortage was caused by one thing, and one thing only: the pandemic. He […]
Selfish Savings: Disparity in New Brunswick auto insurance rates, savings ‘obscene’
Fredericton, New Brunswick — Something isn’t adding up quite right in New Brunswick as new statistics show that auto insurers in the province saved big during the pandemic, but continued to gouge customers on premium rates. According to the General Insurance Statistical Agency (GISA), insurers charged New Brunswick drivers $197.6 million more in premiums than […]
