Standing Together: Toyota Canada donates $115,000 to B.C. flood relief
Toronto, Ontario — Toyota Canada has announced that they will be contributing $115,000 to the Canadian Red Cross to support relief efforts for British Columbians who have been impacted by the recent rainfalls and flooding. “The thoughts of the Toyota family are with the residents of B.C.—including our customers, dealers, employees and communities—as they come […]
Golfing for Good: Fix Network helps raise $153,453 for Ronald McDonald House
Halifax, Nova Scotia — Fix Network has once again pledged its support to Ronald McDonald House Charities Canada (RMHC Canada) by supporting a golf tournament to raise more than $153,000 for the charity’s initiatives. Fix Network recently supported the RMHC Golf Classic, held at the Glen Arbour Golf Course near Halifax, Nova Scotia, where the […]
Fall Fair: Pfaff Autoworks to host job fair at Markham Porsche Centre
Markham, Ontario — If you’re a technician out there looking for an in at a top-tier bodyshop, Pfaff Autoworks’ Markham location may have just the opportunity you’re looking for, as the shop gears up for a job fair next week. On the calendar for next Tuesday from 3-7 p.m. at Pfaff’s 8590 McCowan Road Porsche […]
Close to Home: Cystic Fibrosis Canada presents daughter of CARSTAR Brampton owner Future Leader award
Brampton, Ontario — Living with a chronic illness is an immense personal struggle and family often becomes a key support system for those it affects. That is why it is fitting that Cystic Fibrosis Canada presented its Future Leader award to Olivia Sottile, daughter of CARSTAR Brampton owner Frank Sottile, for her work at the […]
It Takes a Village: N.L. bodyshop bands together to fix up car for 18-year-old tech
Grand Falls-Windsor, Newfoundland — The best bodyshops can become like an extended family to their employees and CSN Precision Collision Automotive is no exception, as the team at the Grand Falls-Windsor, N.L. bodyshop banded together to give a very special gift to a young technician. Eighteen-year-old Logan LeDrew started working at the shop in 2019 […]
Stay in School: L’Expert Carrossier Rive-Sud provides $5K in scholarships to local students
Saint-Romuald, Quebec — When the pandemic hit and management at L’Expert Carrossier Rive-Sud heard that many post-secondary students were being forced to abandon their studies, the collision centre south of Quebec City stepped up to lend some assistance. Through a collaboration between the shop and a local radio station, L’Expert Carrossier Rive-Sud was able to […]
Crafting a Future: The Salvation Army recognizes Craftsman Collision for $300K in donations since 1992
Toronto, Ontario — The Salvation Army is putting the spotlight on Craftsman Collision for their impressive history of local philanthropy, with more than $300,000 in donations made to the charity since 1992. “For eight years, in partnership with Overwaitea Foods, Craftsman Collision held the annual Make-a-Dent food drive, collecting non-perishable food items at store locations […]
Chipping In: Glass repair chain partners with Quebec Breast Cancer Foundation
Dorval, Quebec — Quebec-based glass repair chain, Docteur du Pare-Brise, has announced that it is fighting back against breast cancer through a new partnership with the Quebec Breast Cancer Foundation (QBCF) to support its My Active HealthTM program. From Sept. 1 to Oct. 31, Docteur du Pare-Brise locations across Quebec will donate $10 to the […]
Vehicle for Change: PEI man’s wrapped orange Hyundai spreads truth about residential schools
Lennox Island, Prince Edward Island — “21 schools checked, 6509 and counting out of 139 schools and not one priest or nun has been charged yet.” This is a fact that far too many Canadians would prefer to avert their eyes from. Stephen Bernard is making sure they can’t look anywhere else. “I just wanted […]
Bubble Buddies: CARSTAR Brantford, Brantford West raise $5K for cystic fibrosis research
Brantford, Ontario — CARSTAR Brantford and CARSTAR Brantford West teamed up to do their part to clean up their community, one car at a time, as the Torcam Group of shops banded together once more for the Soap It Up Car Wash for Cystic Fibrosis. The CARSTAR Brantford location hosted the event last Friday, offering […]