Big Night Out: CARSTAR donates $25K to St. Joseph’s Healthcare at OHL Outdoor Showcase
Hamilton, Ontario — CARSTAR found a way to make a special event a little bit more special, presenting a $25,000 donation to the St. Joseph’s Healthcare Foundation at Monday night’s OHL Outdoor Showcase game at Hamilton, Ont.’s Tim Horton’s Field. To cap off a shutout 3-0 win from the hometown Hamilton Bulldogs over the Oshawa […]
Increased Clarity: Uniban Canada hosts first glass repair training session
Hamilton, Ontario —A number of Ontario collision shop owners were treated to a masterclass in leading-edge glass repair procedure as Uniban Canada hosted its first technical training session of the year at the Driven Brands Canada technical training centre in Hamilton, Ont. The day’s programming was lead by Uniban’s dedicated technical trainer, Willy Williams, who […]
Heavy Metal: Ontario government invests $500 million into Hamilton steel production
Hamilton, Ontario — On Feb. 15, ArcelorMittal Dofasco and the Ontario government announced a joint investment to modernize steel production facilities in Hamilton. Dubbed a “once-in-a-generation investment,” the $1.8 billion invested by ArcelorMittal and the $500 million by the Ontario government will replace Hamilton’s coal-fed coke ovens and blast furnaces with hydrogen-based electric arc furnaces. […]
Ford the Future: Hamilton, Ont. Ford dealer donates two vehicles to Mohawk College auto students
Hamilton, Ontario — Doing its part to give students access to the latest automotive technology, Ford of Canada and Eastgate Ford of Hamilton, Ont. partnered to donate a pair of vehicles to the Mohawk College Motive Power Programs. The collaboration saw students receive a donation of a 2020 Ford Escape and 2020 Ford F-150 for […]
He Man: Mazda flipped at McMaster homecoming event in Hamilton
Hamilton, Ontario — COVID has been rough and we could all use the opportunity to let loose and blow off some steam—but maybe when the fratboy energy arises and you feel compelled to flip a Mazda, it’s time for a glass of water and some self-reflection. With the end of September comes many homecoming events […]
Most Important Meal: UniglassPlus/Ziebart to exchange rust treatment for school breakfasts
Hamilton, Ontario — UniglassPlus/Ziebart is partnering up with the Breakfast Club of CanadaTM to bring meals to those most in need in our country. The Driven Brands subsidiary has committed to providing a nutritious breakfast for every rust protection treatment that they complete from Sept. 1 to Oct. 31. “The most vulnerable part of your […]
The Road to El Dorado: 83 Charges laid, 20 stolen vehicles seized in connection with GTA chop shop ring
Hamilton, Ontario — Hamilton Police have arrested three individuals after a two-month-long investigation into criminal activity involving organized auto theft and a chop shop ring in Hamilton and Niagara Region. The investigation, dubbed Project El Dorado, was conducted in partnership with the Insurance Bureau of Canada and police. The project took place at various locations […]
Mountain Auto Body owner awarded for ‘outstanding’ community service
By CRM Staff Hamilton, Ontario — November 20, 2017 — The long-time owner of Mountain Auto Body in Hamilton, and very active in industry association issues across Ontario, Ed Cummings was honoured at the Hamilton Gallery of Distinction 2017 Gala in front of some 800 guests. Cummings was the driving force behind the Hamilton Santa Claus parade […]
Two pre-apprenticeship programs to run in Ontario in 2017
Toronto, Ontario — December 28, 2016 — The province of Ontario has announced two new pre-apprenticeship classes are now approved for the April and June 2017 time frames for the trade of Auto Body Collision Damage Repairer. One of the approved classes will be offered by Tropicana Community Services in Toronto. This program is now […]
Rondex Christmas party benefits Ronald McDonald House
Hamilton, Ontario — December 9, 2016 — Rondex’s Hamilton location held its annual Christmas Party and Customer Appreciation Night, bringing together stakeholders from Brantford, Burlington, Niagara Falls, Hamilton, Mississauga and other areas for an evening of food, drink and camaraderie. The event was held at the Armenian Community Centre in Stoney Creek, Ontario. In addition […]
