Larry, Livin’ Large: Larry Miller named Uniparts OEM B.C. regional manager
Mississauga, Ontario — Uniparts OEM of Canada announced a new member to the team on Monday, with the addition of Larry Miller as the new regional manager for the company’s British Columbia division. Miller has been focused on the collision aspect of the auto industry for the past fifteen years, and having worked on the […]
Keeping it Klassic: AutoCanada Acquires PG Klassic Autobody
Edmonton, Alberta — AutoCanada Inc. announced the acquisition of PG Klassic Autobody in Prince George, British Columbia. PG Klassic Autobody has been serving the Prince George community for 50 years and has built a reputation as a top-tier collision centre. They operate out of a facility of more than 20,000 square feet in close proximity […]
Calling Timeout: B.C.’s Attorney General calling for a stay on ICBC tribunal ruling
Victoria, British Columbia — If the current state of auto insurance in British Columbia wasn’t confusing enough, the province’s attorney general is applying for a partial stay in a B.C. Supreme Court ruling about jurisdiction over motor vehicle injury disputes, pending its appeal of the same decision. On March 2, the B.C. Supreme Court ruled […]
The New Curriculum: B.C. government to help fund three new EV training courses
Prince George, British Columbia — In an effort to continue to turn the tide of automotive development toward the EV (electric vehicles) sector, the government of British Columbia has announced nearly half a million dollars in funding heading toward the launch of three EV-focused skills training programs in the province. The B.C. government will be […]
EV/AV Report: March 22, 2021
Toronto, Ontario – In this week’s electric and autonomous vehicle report, 31 new EV charging stations are on their way to the Winnipeg area, CAA has launched an awareness campaign about the benefits of EVs and a Canadian battery developer has unveiled the latest iteration of it’s smart charging system. Powering the ‘Peg A $155,000 […]
When It Rains, It Pours: ICBC rebate cheques delayed due to cyberattacks
Victoria, British Columbia — In yet another twist on the path to British Columbian drivers finally getting rebate cheques from ICBC’s pandemic savings, the crown insurer reported on Wednesday that they suffered a cyberattack that has caused a temporary delay in the cheque delivery process. The Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) reported that the […]
Try, Try, Trial Again: ICBC no-fault platform shut down in court by B.C. lawyers
Victoria, British Columbia — Consistently in the crosshairs of critical British Columbians, the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) is in hot water again over its newly introduced no-fault insurance platform that has B.C. trial lawyers calling the model unconstitutional. The B.C. Trial Lawyers Association successfully argued in court that ICBC’s platform, wherein claims are […]
Pug-Powered: Pug tow truck from Highway Thru Hell used to shift 850-tonne Coast Guard ship
Victoria, British Columbia – A heavy-duty tow truck, well-known to fans of the hit reality TV show Highway Thru Hell as HR126 or Pug, was called in to help in the repairs of an 850-tonne Canadian Coast Guard ship. The job; to shift the vessel from the turntable, where it had been undergoing repairs to […]
Trucks for Tomorrow: Local Ford Dealership donates vehicles to automotive students
Prince George, British Columbia — On Feb. 18 a local Ford dealership donated two vehicles to the College of New Caledonia’s (CNC) Automotive Service Training program to help students learn about new technology in today’s vehicles. The vehicles included a Ford F150 and Expedition, which were both damaged in a flood, so the dealership, Prince […]
REGIONAL NEWS | BRITISH COLUMBIA
WEST COAST WELDING One lucky Canadian is going home with a brand-new PR 220 MV Synergic Welder from ProSpot, thanks to the company’s Big MIG Giveaway promotion. Jamie Crowther from Victoria, British Columbia is one of three lucky winners of the ProSpot promotion. For their prize, Crowther chose the company’s brand new 200-amp x 35 […]
