Welcomes of the Week: ProColor Collision opens in southeast Calgary
Calgary, Alberta – On Aug 30, ProColor Collision announced a new location in southeast Calgary, the latest in the company’s network of independently owned and operated repair centres. Located in the Douglasdale community, ProColor Collision Calgary Southeast is an advanced collision repair facility with experienced journeyman autobody technicians and autobody painters wielding the latest paint […]
It’s Tee Time: AIA hosting upcoming Golf Tournaments in Alberta, Ontario and Manitoba
Ottawa, Ontario — The Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA Canada) will soon host its late summer series of golf tournaments. Taking place on September 7 in Alberta; September 8 for Ontario and September 9 for the Manitoba division, this year’s series of golf tournaments promise to be a fun, friendly and charitable slate of […]
CRASH Bash: 20th edition of the CRASH IT tournament boasts record attendance, 15K for charity
Calgary, Alberta — Members of Alberta’s automotive aftermarket industry were back on the green this Thursday for the return of the annual CRASH IT golf tournament, back in its twentieth year and boasting a record attendance of more than 200 golfers this time around. “This year’s event was our best to date,” said Emile Fremont, […]
Due for Damage: Extreme weather on the rise in Canada, say climatologists from Western University
London, Ontario — How’s the weather been lately? Not great—and the data can prove it. Extreme weather events like tornadoes and hailstorms are reaching a frequency in Canada higher than ever before, adding to the number of drivers who will be in more regular need of emergency vehicle repairs. According to an article first published […]
Welcomes of the Week: Simplicity Car Care Country Hills
Country Hills, Alberta — Simplicity Car Care is excited to announce the opening of its latest franchisee location in Country Hills, Alberta. Simplicity Car Care Country Hills franchise owners Arik Hasson and Luis Andre first met in June of 2020. They began discussing the idea of partnering and opening a Simplicity Car Care location together […]
Who is Al Berta?: ‘Alberta is Calling’ campaign aims to draw skilled trades talent to the province
Edmonton, Alberta — Falling in step with similar projects launched in Nova Scotia and Saskatchewan, the government of Alberta unveiled the “Alberta is Calling” campaign on Monday, which aims to sell the province as the place to be for Canada’s skilled trades workers. Operating within the Toronto and Vancouver markets, the campaign is intended to […]
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ATTACK AT ALBERT’S AUTO BODY The owner of an Edmonton, Alberta collision centre is devastated following the fatal attack of a longtime employee. On May 18, Anthony Hai, the owner of Albert’s Auto Body in Edmonton’s Chinatown neighbourhood, found his employee Hung Trang injured in a corner of the building following reports a stranger had […]
Shamelessly Stolen: Calgary auto restorer robbed of tools, photo albums and Hot Wheels
Calgary, Alberta — A Calgary automotive restorer is appealing for the return of some personal momentos, after his shop was broken into twice. According to Global News, Donz Wheels of Time Restoration was broken into twice over the Canada Day long weekend. Hundreds of items were taken in two separate occasions, and the robbers also […]
Monetary Musings: Auto associations call for more federal ZEV incentives
Toronto, Ontario – A gathering of Canada’s leading automaker associations has a request for the federal government; help Canadians invest in zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs). On June 24, representatives from the Canadian Manufacturing Association (CEMA), Global Automakers of Canada and the Canadian Automobile Dealers Association shared their perspectives about Canada’s readiness for mass ZEV adoption. The […]
Parts and Pancakes: Lordco Calgary to host pancake breakfast during Calgary Stampede
Calgary, Alberta — Planning on heading down to the Calgary Stampede this year? Why not fuel up before the festivities with a pancake breakfast brought to you by Lordco Auto Parts. A location of the Western Canada-based auto supply chain has been named as one of the stops on the Calgary Stampede’s Pancake Breakfast list […]
