Manitoba high school scores a new paint booth through provincial funding
Brandon, Manitoba — February 22, 2017 — One Manitoba high school received a big boost to its autobody program recently. Manitoba’s Education Minister, Ian Wishart, has announced a total $1.5 million in funding for skills training in Manitoba schools. The collision repair program at Crocus Plains Regional Secondary School in Brandon will get almost a […]
MPI reports net loss, gets rate bump approval
By Mike Davey Winnipeg, Manitoba — December 19, 2016 — Insurance rates will rise in Manitoba in March 2017, but not by quite as much as Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) wanted. The rates charged by MPI are regulated by Manitoba’s Public Utilities Board (PUB). According to a statement from PUB, the Board approved a 3.7 […]
Three new shops for Boyd, closing in on record year for acquisitions
Winnipeg, Manitoba — December 9, 2016 — The Boyd Group is inching closer to breaking its own record for acquisitions in a single year. The company has just announced the opening of three collision repair centres. This brings the Boyd Group’s total number of facilities acquired in 2016 to 58. The company’s record year for […]
Boyd Group on track for a record year in acquisitions
Winnipeg, Manitoba — November 9, 2016 — The Boyd Group continues its expansion drive with new acquisitions in Louisiana and Michigan. To date, the Boyd Group has acquired 55 autobody operations since the start of 2016. The company’s record year for acquisitions was 2014, with the addition of 61 locations to the group. The company […]
St. Claude Autobody achieves I-CAR Gold Class
By Mike Davey St. Claude, Winnipeg — July 20, 2016 — Training is always needed in the collision repair industry, but St. Claude Autobody is well-prepared for the future. The facility recently achieved the I-CAR Gold Class designation, making it the second facility in Manitoba to do so. The shop is located in St. […]
Rural routes dominate CAA’s Worst Roads lists in 2016
By Mike Davey Toronto, Ontario — May 26, 2016 — Results are in for CAA’s Annual Worst Roads survey. The campaign asked members of the public to nominate roads in their region for the dubious honour of being named among the worst places to drive. What makes a “worst road” could be virtually anything: potholes, […]
Manitoba shops may see more vandalism repairs
Winnipeg, Manitoba — September 29, 2015 — A bit more work may be heading into Manitoba’s collision repair facilities. Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) has announced that customers who insure their vehicles with an Autopac Extension deductible package will now qualify to have their deductible reduced to $0 for vandalism claims. This change in coverage by […]
Baseball sized hailstones pound Manitoba
By Jeff Sanford Altona, Manitoba — August 31, 2015 — Large hail storms rolled through southeastern and south-central Manitoba this past weekend. The storms left a wake of destruction. The CBC in that province is reporting that Manitoba Public Insurance received almost 300 hail-related claims over the weekend. The hail involved was particularly large. Pictures […]
Manitoba health of the industry report released
By Andrew Ardizzi Winnipeg, Manitoba — June 27, 2013 Meyers Norris Penny has released a health of the industry update detailing the latest trends in the province’s collision repair sector. The Auto Body Business in Manitoba Health of the Industry – 2012 report highlights a number of steps forward for the industry and its workers, […]
