Rusted Out: Mike Hall of Rust Valley Restorers to auction off 550 car collection on Oct. 2
Tappen, British Columbia — The valley around Tappen, B.C. is about to get a little less rusty now that Mike Hall announced that he will be auctioning off most of his 550-strong car collection next month, according to a report from Global News. As one half of the History Channel’s “Rust Valley Restorers”, Hall has […]
In Memoriam: Bob Greenwood of Automotive Aftermarket E-Learning Centre dies, 71
Surrey, British Columbia — The Canadian automotive aftermarket bids farewell to Bob Greenwood, 71, president and CEO of the Automotive Aftermarket E-Learning Centre, who died of a heart attack in Surrey, B.C. last Thursday. This news was first reported by Auto Service World. A coach to many, Greenwood wielded a powerful voice in the automotive […]
REGIONAL NEWS | BRITISH COLUMBIA
PACIFIC PULSE Compulsory skilled trades certification system in British Columbia will be revived, the provincial government announced in mid-June. The British Columbia government has launched the mandatory skilled trades certification system, which will allow the province to offer more stable and high-paying jobs to skilled trades workers. The decision made back in 2003 to cancel […]
Stan Kingshott’s West Coast Classic golf tourney postponed to 2022
Toronto, Ontario — Disappointing news for fans of golf and autobody repair on the west coast, CARPAK Distributing Corp. and Lordco Auto Parts have announced that the Stan Kingshott’s West Coast Classic golf tournament has been postponed until next year. With COVID-19 cases on the rise in British Columbia and golf venue capacity limits still […]
Splitting the Bill: Surrey man wins lawsuit against ICBC after 50-50 split with red light runner
Vancouver, British Columbia — A small bit of justice has been done in B.C. this week as a Surrey man won his lawsuit against the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia, winning back the damages he was forced to pay when he was hit by a driver running a red light. Christian Pederson has at long […]
Caught in the Weeds: B.C. driver on the hook for $4K rental bill due to coverage mixup
Squamish, British Columbia — A chance encounter with Calgary’s early July hailstorm has left a visiting British Columbia driver on the hook for thousands as insurance fineprint snatches up another victim. Henrietta Veenstra of Squamish was caught in Calgary in early July, around the time the city was hit with a substantial hailstorm. The rental […]
The Smoke Clears: IBC reports $78 million in damage after Lytton, B.C. wildfire
Vancouver, British Columbia — The Insurance Bureau of Canada has reported that the June 30 wildfires in Lytton, British Columbia are estimated to have caused $78 in insured damage. In addition, last Wednesday’s press release from IBC said that a majority of the roughly 300 claims issued are related to residential property damage. “This wildfire […]
Who’s in Charge Here?: B.C. cyclist’s demand for audience with Queen struck down in appeals court
Victoria, British Columbia — The cold, fickle visage of monarchy wags its aged finger upon our lands once more, as a Nanaimo cyclist’s insurance claim was recently struck down in the provincial court of appeals for being “abusive” in nature. Tyler Adam Chamberlin alleges that he was the victim of a hit-and-run on July 19, […]
Welcomes of the Week: NOVUS Glass welcomes new facility in Richmond, B.C.
Richmond, British Columbia – NOVUS Glass has welcomed a new location in Richmond, British Columbia. Owner operator Victor Law has been in the automotive business for over 25 years. He got his start operating a gas station that also housed a mechanic shop in Vancouver. In 2005 Law opened a full-scale auto centre in Richmond. […]
Precious Cargo: Police catch catalytic converter thieves red handed
Burnaby, British Columbia — Catalytic converter thieves were caught red-handed at a traffic stop by Burnaby police. The two men stopped by officers were already known to steal catalytic converters, and one was already told by the police previously that he wasn’t allowed to carry the cat-cutting tools. Burnaby police have since seized the tools […]
