Saputo on the Small Screen: Saputo Collision Group featured on local TV network
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Hamilton, Ontario — Joe Saputo, owner of CARSTAR Ancaster, CARSTAR Ancaster West and CARSTAR Guelph, was recently visited by Hamilton, Ont. news network CHCH, where he delved into the inner workings of the shop to promote his services in the local market. In the segment, Saputo shows off the floor at CARSTAR Ancaster, showing reporter […]
The Bright Side: Dave Luehr’s fifth annual Positivity Summit on today, featuring Canadian industry members
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Tennessee, United States — Dave Luehr’s Positivity Summit is back for its fifth annual iteration January 25. Tune in for a full-day broadcast featuring more than 50 speakers from the collision repair and related automotive industries. Speakers include Frank Terlep of Auto Techcelerators; Leanne Jeffries of OEC and Certified Collision Care; Ryan Smith of Saskatchewan […]
Thwarting Theft: B.C. inventor hopes to help curb catalytic converter theft with new alarm system
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Okanagan Valley, British Columbia — Local B.C. inventor, Rod Newlove has created the Converter Defender alarm system with the hope of helping to reduce catalytic converter theft. The Converter Defender alarm system is designed to include a 135-decibel horn—which is nearly as loud as a jet engine—and a sensor attached to the catalytic converter. “Any […]
Showcasing Trades Awareness: SD42 Trades Showcase Event to bring trades awareness to Maple Ridge students
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Maple Ridge, British Columbia — The annual SD42 Trades Showcase Event–scheduled for January 30—is expected to help bring trades awareness to local students and their families. Held by the Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows School District, the event will feature more than 40 companies and organizations as part of the show, as well as a special […]
Counterfeiting Confidence: Driving instructors allege that new drivers are looking to buy fake certificates rather than complete training
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London, Ontario — Driving instructors in the London, Ont., area have revealed that many new drivers are looking to buy fraudulent Beginner Driver Education (BDE) certificates rather than earn them themselves. Rather than completing training at an official driving school, driving instructors have reported to CBC News that young drivers are seeking out forged “Ontario-approved” […]