INDUSTRY NEWS
A LESSON IN LABOUR LAWS The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) issued a statement on the British Columbia port workers’ strike saying the work stoppage serves as a “case study in the urgent need to rethink Canada’s labour laws” to ensure the needs of the broader economy are met. The organization said that, while […]
EV NEWS
COAST TO COAST IN 18 CHARGES Rainer Zietlow recently drove a Volkswagen ID.4 electric vehicle across Canada, stopping just 18 times to recharge—a feat the adventure driver has won a Guinness World Record for. Zietlow and his cameraman, Elric Popp, departed St. John’s, Newfoundland, on July 25, 2023. The pair traversed 7,133 kilometres across Canada […]
PEOPLE ON THE MOVE
STEFANO LIESSI | COLOR COMPASS Color Compass Corporation is pleased to announce the appointment of Stefano Liessi as the new Training and Curriculum Coordinator. In his role, Liessi will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering comprehensive training programs within Color Compass University. Drawing on his extensive experience in both automotive repair and educational […]
EMBRACING AN OPEN DIALOGUE
Transparent communication is key to moving the industry forward By DARRYL SIMMONS It truly baffles me why our industry hesitates to foster open dialogue between insurers and repairers, particularly when it comes to agreeing upon safe and effective repair practices, as outlined by OEM and I-CAR standards. This hesitance risks unnecessary confrontation and discord. Why […]
