A Provincial Partnership: Ontario and Alberta partner to create framework for skilled trades collaboration post-journeyperson certification
Toronto, Ontario — The Ontario and Alberta governments have announced a cross-provincial collaboration to support the development of a framework for international credential recognition and post-journeyperson certification. According to a recent press release, “this partnership (aims to) put Canadian workers first by reducing interprovincial barriers and red tape for credential recognition and encouraging the flow […]
Viva Victoria: CARSTAR Canada hosts annual national conference celebrating 30 years in operation
Victoria, British Columbia — CARSTAR Canada will host its annual national conference, Velocity 2024, this week in Victoria, B.C. Collision Repair magazine is on-site at the event all week—stay tuned to our site and socials for real-time updates from the event. The day started with the Harbour Hustle charity walk for Cystic Fibrosis Canada. Attendees […]
Rising Repairs: Electric vehicles require, on average, three times more repairs than gas-powered vehicles, says J.D. Power 2024 study
Toronto, Ontario — In its inaugural year incorporating both franchise dealership repair data and consumer data, the J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Initial Quality Study (IQS) indicates that battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in electric hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) require, on average, more repairs than gas-powered vehicles in all repair categories. Specifically, according to the yearly study, […]
Annual Insights: SGI 2023-2024 Annual Report reveals $78 million in net income; overall claims costs down
Regina, Saskatchewan — Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI) reported $78 million in net income in its 2023-24 annual report, which was tabled in the Legislative Assembly on July 8, 2024. From 2023 to 2024, overall claims costs were down, thanks in part to fewer storms throughout the year, leading to fewer catastrophic claims and their related […]
Tuesday Ticker: Tesla, Rivian report Q2 deliveries
Toronto, Ontario — Rivian and Tesla mark increases in second-quarter deliveries, compared to Q1, with Tesla’s stock rallying in response in this Tuesday Ticker. Tesla closes the gap Tesla shares rallied last week, dropping as low as US$153.85 Tuesday but rising 63 percent through Friday’s close. CNBC reported the OEM capped a 27 percent share […]
Galloping Ahead: CSN Whitehorse joins Lift Auto Group, member of the CSN Collision Network
Whitehorse, Yukon — The CSN Collision Network has announced that CSN Whitehorse has joined Lift Auto Group, a member of the CSN Collision Network. According to a recent press release, on February 1, 2024, Lift acquired its first Yukon location. The press release specifically states that “this change marks a significant step toward future longevity […]
Saved by the Stapleys: Collision Repair mag publisher’s stuck backhoe saved by Scott Stapley
Cambellford, Ontario — There are heroes among the Collision Repair mag readership, as a Friday morning saga came to prove. When Publisher of Collision Repair magazine Darryl Simmons found his backhoe stuck again, it was Scott Stapley of Stapley’s Towing to the rescue. Darryl Simmons’ backhoe was down in the dirt. After the mission was complete, […]
A Glowing Hue: Nissan develops UV-absorbing coating in partnership with STARPATH
Toronto, Ontario — Nissan has created an ultra-violet (UV) absorbing glow-in-the-dark automotive paint in partnership with STARPATH for its all-electric model Leaf. The automaker specifically worked with inventor Hamish Scott, creator of STARPATH, to design the paint coating that absorbs UV energy during the day and then releases this energy as light to glow-in-the-dark for […]
Record Registrations: Skilled Trades B.C. sees record number of apprenticeship registrations; new trades added to certification program
Victoria, British Columbia — Shelley Gray, CEO for Skilled Trades B.C. announced that the perception of the trades as a career is shifting as record numbers of both first-year apprentices and overall apprentices in the province have increased. Approximately 15,000 new apprentices registered in 2023 to 2024, up 21 percent from the previous year and […]
VELOCITY: CARSTAR Canada to celebrate 30th anniversary at national conference this week
Victoria, British Columbia — CARSTAR Canada’s network and vendor partners are in Victoria, British Columbia this week for the company’s annual conference. This year’s event, bearing the theme VELOCITY, is particularly special as CARSTAR Canada celebrates its 30th year of operations. The conference also notably features several breakout sessions on top-of-mind challenges facing collision businesses. […]
