Boosting Burnaby: Burnaby high school students’ enrollment in Youth Work in Trades program increases by 11 percent
Burnaby, British Columbia — A recent report from Burnaby High School in Burnaby, British Columbia, indicates increasing numbers of students joining a trade apprenticeship program, with enrollment having increased by 11 percent from last year. The program, Youth Work in Trades, allows high school students in grades 11 and 12 at Burnaby High School to […]
Can You Believe This?! Cars go for a bike ride; hit the highway and more
Toronto, Ontario — In this Can You Believe This?! video, we’re bringing you some truly strange highway sights. From vehicle going for a bike ride, to scraping by on the freeway, this weekly wacky segment is sure to give you the giggles. The post Can You Believe This?! Cars go for a bike ride; hit the […]
LINQ Lands Laurels: PPG wins innovation award for LINQ Digital Ecosystem at Automechanika Frankfurt 2024
Frankfurt, Germany — PPG has announced that it has received the Innovation Award for the company’s PPG LINQ digital ecosystem at this year’s Automechanika trade fair in Frankfurt, Germany. This innovation award specifically recognizes outstanding technological developments with significant market relevance in the automotive supplier industry, automotive workshop and services sector or original equipment manufacturers. […]
From Scrap Tires to Clearcoat: BASF Coatings announces new ChemCycling products at Automechanika Frankfurt
Frankfurt, Germany — Day two of Automechanika Germany brought even further product innovations to the global collision repair industry with the launch of BASF’s next generation of clearcoats, manufactured from recycled tires to emphasize the brand’s commitment to sustainability. The new product lines, which are projected to be available in Canada in early 2025, employ […]
International Talents: Canadians James Bartel, Gabrielle Leclerc compete at WorldSkills Lyon 2024
Lyon, France — The highly anticipated 47th annual WorldSkills Lyon 2024 competition has begun, where skilled tradespeople from across the globe have gathered to compete for the title of the best in their trade. Canadian collision repairer James Bartel and car painter Gabrielle Leclerc are in Lyon, France, following months of training with industry-leading representatives. […]
Knowledge Upgrades: Solera launches Identifix Direct-Hit mobile application for auto repair technicians
Toronto, Ontario — Solera has announced the launch of its Identifix Direct-Hit mobile application, serving as the next generation of the Identifix Direct-Hit service for auto repair technicians. Now available on tablets and smartphones, the Direct Hit Mobile app offers users with over half a million ASE Level 1 Master Technician-authored diagnostic and fix libraries […]
Making Milestones: UniglassPlus celebrates milestone 100th store opening
Toronto, Ontario — UniglassPlus has announced the opening of its 100th location after having opened three new stores in June 2024 to bring the brand to this milestone. “This achievement marks a significant step in the company’s ongoing growth and commitment to expanding its market presence and redefining the auto glass industry in Canada,” wrote […]
Greg Gets Gold: Automotive recycler Greg Stewart claims back-to-back Paralympic gold in Paris
Paris, France — Scrap and recycling industry member Greg Stewart defended his record-setting F46 shot put Paralympic Gold from Tokyo 2020 last week, winning back-to-back medals as he once again claimed Paralympic gold in Paris. Stewart, the owner of Para Metals Contracting and recent speaker at the Canadian Association of Recycling Industries (CARI), successfully defended […]
On the Rise: Summer 2024 severe weather results in 228,000 claims; a 406 percent increase compared to previous 20-year average, says IBC
Toronto, Ontario — Canada’s home, auto and business insurers are reporting the most challenging summer on record for damage from weather events and natural disasters, according to the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC). Four major catastrophes were contributing to approximately 228,000 insurance claims this past summer, says IBC: flooding in Toronto and southern Ontario; the […]
Practical Preparations: SkilledTradesBC to hold exam preparation webinar on September 18 for trades students
Victoria, British Columbia — SkilledTradesBC is hosting a webinar on September 18, 2024, for those seeking help with upcoming interprovincial, Red Seal exams; certificates of qualifications, challenge certifications or standard-level exams. The webinar will specifically be hosted by SkilledTradesBC’s Apprenticeship Advisors from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. PT and will offer attendees the chance to […]
