INTER-INDUSTRY INTERACTIONS
The value of face-to-face communication By ALLISON ROGERS I could start with a thousand analogies about the pace of change in the collision industry, but we all know how quickly things move around here. It’s no secret collision centres have faced unprecedented challenges in the last few years. Parts shortages, labour woes, increased operating costs […]
TOWING NEWS
GET BLITZED Ottawa Police Services (OPS) recently conducted a tow truck enforcement blitz across the city, where 40 tow truck were stopped, and 43 charges were laid. Officers were verifying compliance with the Towing and Storage Safety and Enforcement Act (TSSEA) and requested items like certification, required licenses to operate in Ontario, consent forms, run […]
RECYCLING NEWS
ATLANTIC ADVANCEMENT On June 7 and June 8, automotive recycling industry members gathered at the Rodd Hotels and Resort Charlottetown in Charlottetown, P.E.I. for the Automotive Recyclers Association of Atlantic Canada (ARAAC) annual meeting. During the two-day event—which saw 60 attendees—topics covered included green recycled parts, insurer-repairer-recycler relations, EVs and much more. Friday featured panel […]
ATLANTIC | REGIONAL NEWS
FATAL FINDINGS A crash report using data from Transport Canada and released by Ontario-based Preszler Injury Lawyers has revealed that of all the provinces, Prince Edward Island is the most dangerous for fatal collisions. The data, which looked at census details concerning casualty rates in 2021 per 100,000 people, specifically showed that P.E.I. had an […]
REGIONAL NEWS | QUEBEC
DOORS OPEN IN DORVAL CARSTAR is proud to announce the opening of CARSTAR Dorval, located at 691 Av. Lépine, Dorval, QC, H9P 1G3 right off the A520 east highway near the airport. Gabriel Roubeiz, owner of CARSTAR Dorval, is a recognized and experienced manager who has been in the industry for over 40 years. CARSTAR […]
REGIONAL NEWS | ONTARIO
A NEW LEVEL The Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD) has announced the locations of this year’s Skilled Trades Career Fairs. The 2024 Level Up! Skilled Trades Career Fairs marks the third year that the MLITSD has offered trades education and networking for youth in the province. In a recent press release, […]
MANITOBA | REGIONAL NEWS
INTRODUCING INCENTIVES The Manitoba government has followed through with its promise of electric vehicle (EV) financial support and has successfully introduced its $4,000 provincial rebate program for new EVs, with $2,500 going towards used EVs. With the adoption of this incentive program, Manitoba is now the seventh province in Canada to offer EV rebates, with […]
SASKATCHEWAN | REGIONAL NEWS
PROBLEM PARTS CTV News recently reported that a Saskatoon vehicle owner was shocked when he was told that a replacement part for his 2023 Toyota Corolla would not be delivered until 2050. Collision Repair further reached out to the industry to find out about the severity of parts delays in the province. After being involved […]
REGIONAL NEWS | ALBERTA
WATER, WATER EVERYWHERE In late June, Calgary, Alberta, attempted to make strides to rectify a catastrophic water main break, while collision centres in the area also tried to be mindful of water usage. Mike Nichol, general manager of Simplicity Car Care Airdrie, told Collision Repair on June 10, that they were doing their part to […]
REGIONAL NEWS | BRITISH COLUMBIA
OEMRepairInfo.ca it is a free service available to all Canadian automotive professionals, providing quick and easy access to the OEM technical information websites. OEM REPAIR INFORMATION DIRECT FROM THE SOURCE When it comes to automotive repair information, there are numerous sources, but only one can claim to be the original By RENE YOUNG Arguably, the […]
