Ticket to the Trades: New category-based immigration process puts focus on trades labour gap
Toronto, Ontario — The federal government announced Wednesday that it is revamping the country’s immigration process in a way that aims to fill the most in-demand labour gaps in Canada’s skilled trades industry. According to the government’s announcement, this category-based selection process, offered through the Express Entry system, will allow Canada to invite individuals with […]
Plastic Perfection: Polyvance reminds users of proper temp. control for plastic welding
Toronto, Ontario — Polyvance is reminding the repairers out there that “hotter is not always better” when it comes to plastic welding, as shown in a recent demonstration video from the company. The video explains that even with the proper nitrogen welder and the right plastic weld rods, too high of a temperature could weaken […]
EV/AV Report: VinFast’s first North American shipment recalled; Ford to use Supercharger-compatible ports in future models
Toronto, Ontario — VinFast’s entry into the U.S. market meets some bumps on the road, while Ford EV drivers gain access to Tesla’s Supercharger network. This is the latest in electric and autonomous vehicles. Slow start for VinFast Bad news for early adopters of breakout EV automaker VinFast, as the company’s very first shipment of […]
A New Direction: Conduct review of MPI CEO linked to Project Nova pitfalls, board confirms
Winnipeg, Manitoba — Manitoba’s public insurance corporation said goodbye to its CEO on Tuesday and subsequent reporting from the CBC shows that Eric Herbelin’s dismissal is in fact linked to his handling of Project Nova. This dismissal of MPI’s highest-ranking executive comes immediately following a review carried out to assess Herbelin’s conduct, the results of […]
The Big Screen: PPG launches paint films division alongside entrotech Inc.
Toronto, Ontario — The most advanced paint technologies call for the most capable team of experts to support them; to that end, PPG has launched Advanced Surface Technologies, a new joint venture between the company and entrotech Inc. This new strategic partnership, in which PPG retains a majority stake, will see the two companies collaborate […]
Eye of Efficiency: Axalta launches Irus Mix automated paint mixing system
Toronto, Ontario — Far too many in the collision industry still rely on their eyes alone for mixing and matching paint—luckily the experts at Axalta have developed a step up from the ‘ol cones and rods with the release of the Axalta Irus Mix. Touted as the fastest fully automated and completely hands-free mixing machine […]
Slippery Slope: Strain on Windsor battery plant negotiations putting Brampton plant at risk, sources say
Windsor, Ontario — Disputes surrounding Stellantis’ plans to build a battery plant in Windsor have taken a notably more dire turn, as sources close to the automaker have informed the Windsor Star that the company may be calling its entire Canadian footprint into question. In the hot potato game that the funding of this new […]
Search and Restore: B.C. auto restorer to be featured on ‘Bush Wreck Rescues’ TV show on Discovery
Photo by Sean F. White – Copyright 2022 Omnifilm Entertainment Summerland, British Columbia — The owner of a Summerland, B.C. restoration shop is receiving his minute in the spotlight with the premiere of “Bush Wreck Rescue” on Wednesday, featuring Bill Desrosier of Wreckless Restorations and Car Craft Automotive. Desrosier has been in the auto industry […]
A Meery Minute: CARSTAR congratulates Atlantic zone director on 20th anniversary in the role
Toronto, Ontario — In a show of appreciation for years of dedication, CARSTAR congratulated its Atlantic Canada zone director, Dave Meery, on his twentieth anniversary with the company on Wednesday. For the past two decades, Meery has been at the helm of a market that has grown from three collision centres to 34 locations, with […]
Tech Teachings: One week out from Skills Canada Automotive Technology Summit
Winnipeg, Manitoba — The Skills Canada Automotive Technology Summit is officially only one week out and stakeholders from across the collision industry are gearing up for what is expected to be a truly insightful day of discussion and education. The rapid-fire summit, lasting only two hours, is set to feature bite-sized talks from the director […]
