From Your Toolbox: B.C. car builder shares gift wrapping hack using prime masking paper
Victoria, British Columbia — Is Christmas breaking the bank this year? Looking to spend a little less on gift wrap that’ll be tossed by noon on Christmas day? Look no further than your own materials supply—prime masking paper makes an easy, cheap and customizable alternative. Chelsie Lesnoski, a former Bodyworx Cover star and co-owner of […]
Passing the Torch: CSN, Lift Group to carry on charitable traditions of former B.C. owner
Kelowna, British Columbia — When Lift Auto Group brings a new shop into its fold, it does not simply come with four walls, a ceiling and some equipment, but with a promise that the legacy of its former owner will live on; to that end, Methal Abougoush can rest assured that his annual Father’s Day […]
Pocket Passenger: Aviva unveils driving performance premium model for young drivers
Toronto, Ontario — A new insurance policy plan aimed at young drivers has Aviva hoping it can drill some safe driving habits, while offering opportunities for savings, with the recent launch of Quotemehappy Connect. With what the company is calling a “new app-based car insurance proposition,” Aviva is offering customers aged between 17 and 29 […]
Market Opportunities: Federal gov. aims for 20 percent of light vehicle parc emissions-free by 2026
Ottawa, Ontario — The government of Canada has announced a comprehensive strategy to promote the switch to zero-emission vehicles and reducing on-road transportation pollution, with milestones for the net-zero goal starting as early as 2026. In last Wednesday’s announcement, Minster of Transport Omar Alghabra announced Canada’s Action Plan for Clean On-Road Transportation, a plan by […]
Upstanding EV: Rivian R1T earns IIHS Top Safety Pick+ in crash tests
Toronto, Ontario — In what was certainly a long journey to reach Canadian roads, both for prospective owners and the OEM itself, Rivian can proudly boast that its 2022 R1T electric pickup earned an IIHS Top Safety Pick+ award this past week. In addition to a strong showing in the driver-side small overlap front impact […]
Tuesday Ticker: Quebec mine to be first in Canada to produce lithium; Lion Electric announces stock offering
Toronto, Ontario — All eyes are on Quebec in this weekly Ticker as Sayona Mining positions itself as the sole Canadian supplier of lithium—for the time being. Meanwhile, Montreal-based Lion Electric announces a stock offering with hopes to expand factories. First-of-its-kind lithium mine A lithium mine in Quebec will soon be the only Canadian site […]
