A Win for WIN: Women’s Industry Network scholarship campaign raises almost $10,000 in additional funds to support collision repair education

Toronto, Ontario — The Women’s Industry Network (WIN) has announced that its 2024 Scholarship Fundraiser Walk and Donations program raised $9,670 in additional funds to support the record 30 student scholarships the network recently presented. These additional funds, along with its group scholarship and general fund commitments, augmented WIN’s recent announcement of providing $30,000 in […]

All Hands On Deck: SGI reports 2,500 autoclaims from weekend storm in Saskatchewan

Regina, Saskatchewan — Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI) has reported that as of Tuesday afternoon, the insurer has handled 2,527 autoclaims as a result of a storm system that moved across the province over the weekend. Of the claims currently filed, SGI has further reported that most were due to hail damage. SaskToday further noted that […]

An Elevating Event: AutoCanada holds Elevation 2024 Collision Centre Conference

Kananaskis, Alberta — On June 19th to the 21st, AutoCanada Collision and Hail held its Elevation 2024 Conference, where automotive industry members and guests alike joined together for informative and fun networking opportunities and knowledge sessions all centred around continuing to elevate for the future. The event, which saw 120 exclusive guests, was held in […]

Preparing for Hurricane Season: CCC Q2 2024 report reveals 94 percent of all comprehensive claims estimates for drivable vehicles included PDR over last two years

Toronto, Ontario — Crash Course (CCC) recently released its Q2 2024 report which indicates that hurricanes and severe convective storms have a considerable impact on the auto insurance and collision repair industries, resulting in an increase in damages and economic loss, as well as causing 94 percent of all comprehensive claims estimates for drivable vehicles […]

A Day to Remember: Dom’s Auto Parts celebrates 60 years in business

Courtice, Ontario – Dom’s Auto Parts hosted a barbecue over the weekend to celebrate its 60th year in business. The event had an impressive turnout of approximately 250 people, and had customers, friends and family enjoy a variety of activities that offered a little something for everyone. These included setting up games, a jumping castle […]

Refreshed and Ready: CSN Albion Hills reopens after significant refresh and update

Palgrave, Ontario — CSN Albion Hills recently announced its reopening after a significant refresh, including both the addition of new facility amenities and collision repair equipment. The shop, which has been serving the Palgrave community since 2004, had been closed in 2019 for the beginning of the significant renovations. According to a recent press release, […]

Gathering On the Green: CHC Paint and Body Shop Supplies hosts fifth annual golf tournament

Scarborough, Ontario — Industry members and golf lovers alike hit the green on June 24th for CHC Paint and Body Shop Supplies’s fifth annual golf tournament at the Scarborough Golf Club. Hosting more than 90 golfers, this year’s event saw a record number of attendees in CHC’s largest tournament yet. Collision Repair magazine was on the scene–or […]