Storm Report: Some facilities still without power following severe weather in Ont., Que.
Ottawa, Ontario — The Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) is expecting an increase in insurance claims following a severe storm that swept across Ontario and Québec on Saturday. The deadly storm left more than 479,000 people without power and, as of Tuesday morning, more than 150,000 customers across several regions were still without electricity. As […]
GAS LOL, I’LL SUE and More: ICBC’s list of personalized plate rejects
Victoria, British Columbia — The Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) disappointed plenty of drivers in the last two years as the crown insurer rejected dozens of creative personalized plates submitted by B.C. drivers. A list obtained by CTV News details the rejects–some of which are shot down simply because they’ve been claimed; others deemed […]
Brighter Bikes: PPG unveils ‘retroreflective’ powder coating for use on Lyft e-bikes
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania — Have you ever been cruising down the highway on a late-night drive and found yourself mesmerized by how the pavement lines seem to glow in the nighttime? Well, the same technology is headed for powder coatings, courtesy of PPG’s partnership with rideshare company Lyft. PPG’s new powder coating, dubbed Envirocron LUM, is “the […]
‘Most Ambitious’ Yet: SAAR shares sponsorship details for 2022 Fall Conference
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan — The Saskatchewan Association of Automotive Repairers (SAAR) says it’s preparing for its “biggest and most ambitious” Fall Conference ever, to be held at the Dakota Dunes golf resort from September 22nd to September 24th, 2022. The festivities kick off on Thursday, Sept. 22 with a shot-gun start golf tournament at noon. SAAR […]
New to the Network: Colonial Garage & Distributors and affiliated companies to join Uni-Select network, per strategic agreement
Boucherville, Québec — Uni-Select Canada has entered a strategic agreement that will see Colonial Garage and Distributors Ltd. and its affiliated companies join Uni-Select’s Canadian network, the companies announced Tuesday. The Colonial Group was established almost 100 years ago and remains a family-owned and operated business today. As the largest privately-owned aftermarket auto parts supplier […]
