Pump the Breaks: CBRM tow truck bylaw on hold over fraud concerns
Cape Breton, Nova Scotia – The insurance industry, tow truck operators and police in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, are blaming each other in a fight surrounding a proposed bylaw–which would enforce regulations in the industry that operators say isn’t fair. This proposed bylaw would include an annual fee, driver accreditation and a flat rate that […]
Towing Turmoil: Cape Breton tow truck operators protest proposed bylaw
Sydney, Nova Scotia — Horns and shouts could be heard in Sydney, Nova Scotia on Tuesday night- but it wasn’t a parade or a celebration, it was over a dozen tow truck operators – and they weren’t picking up cars. Tow truck operators were protesting the proposed by-law they say would make them pay more […]
Safe and Found: Two high-end cars stolen from Nova Scotia business found in Dartmouth
Eastern Passage, Nova Scotia — Two high-end vehicles that were stolen from a business in Eastern Passage, N.S., have been found. The vehicles were stolen earlier this week, but luckily the vehicles were located in Dartmouth on Wednesday and have been seized by police. The thefts occurred at a business on Main Road in Eastern […]
Renewable Rebates: Nova Scotia to offer $9.5 million in rebates for electric cars
Halifax, Nova Scotia — Nova Scotia Premier Iain Rankin has announced $9.5 million in rebates to help people purchase electric vehicles. According to a news release, the $9.5 million will be used for the rebate program for new and used electric vehicles, plug-in hybrids and e-bikes. Rebates will be $3,000 per new vehicle and $2,000 […]
Nova Scotia vehicle inspector faces charges
By CRM staff Toronto, Ontario – February 14, 2019 – Chet Bernard Chisholm, a 45-year-old motor vehicle inspector in Nova Scotia is facing a series of charges following a fatal collision last year that involved two vehicles. The 49-year-old man that was driving the vehicle that Chisholm inspected was killed and two other people were […]
Atlantic Canada auto group CEO wins entrepreneur award
By CRM staff Halifax – November 5, 2018 – Automotive entrepreneur Rob Steele is the winner of this year’s EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2018 award for the Atlantic region. Steele is chief executive officer of Steele Auto Group, a diversified group of automobile dealerships and collision repair facilities in Atlantic Canada, and Newfoundland Capital […]
Automotive events in jeopardy at Skills N.S. competition
By Cindy Macdonald Toronto, Ontario — October 22, 2018 — Low enrollment is threatening the auto collision repair and car painting events at the 2019 Nova Scotia Skills Competition. Organizers say these two events have experienced low enrollment in the past and are at risk of cancellation. The local automotive industry is requested to pre-register for collision […]
Nova Scotia CARSTAR grand opening
By CRM Staff Toronto, Ontario — June 20, 2018 — CARSTAR Yarmouth has officially opened. The facility, owned by Mark Pottier and managed by Mathew Elliot, bolsters a team of employees with extensive industry experience, some upwards of 15 years. “Customer service is a top priority for us and we want people […]
Nova Scotian bodyshop resurrects classic car for dying dad
By CRM Staff Elmsbridge, Nova Scotia — January 23, 2018 — A terminally ill man from the Northwest Territories is collaborating with Nova Scotian bodyshop Curtis Customs to rebuild his dream car – a 1965 Chevrolet pickup he intends to will to his son. Last autumn, Yvan Brien, himself a recently retired repair shop owner, […]
AutoChoice hosts open houses at four locations
By Mike Davey Dartmouth, Nova Scotia — November 30, 2016 — AutoChoice Parts & Paints recently hosted open houses for the repair community and key suppliers in four of its locations. Over 100 repairers and other members of the automotive aftermarket attended each event. They were treated to a chance to see the new stores, […]
