Ontario High School Leads with Canada’s First Hands-On Electric Vehicle Program

St. Anne Catholic High School is the first school in Canada to obtain a Switch EV kit. St. Anne Catholic High School in Lakeshore, Ontario, is pioneering electric vehicle education in Canada by becoming the first high school in the country to receive its Switch electric vehicle kit. This innovative educational initiative allows students to […]

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The Effects and Aftermath of the MPI Strike on Collision Repair Shops

The Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) strike ended after more than two months with an agreement between the MPI and unionised employees. How has this significant event impacted the collision repair industry? by Ian Lau On November 1, 2023, workers at Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) voted to accept a new contract with the Crown corporation, leading

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SAAR’s Annual Spring Conference Set for March 1-2, 2024, in Moose Jaw

The Saskatchewan Association of Automotive Repairers (SAAR) is counting down to its annual Spring Conference, now just one week away! Scheduled for March 1 and 2, 2024, this anticipated event will unfold in the beautiful city of Moose Jaw, at the Temple Gardens hotel. Tailored for auto repair industry enthusiasts, the conference promises a comprehensive

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Fix Network Canada Expands Training Capabilities with New State-of-the-Art Facility in Calgary

Fix Network Canada announces the inauguration of its third training center in Calgary, Alberta – a significant step towards addressing the pressing need for skilled technicians in the automotive repair industry. Recognizing industry’s need for continuous learning and development, Fix Network Canada launched its first Training Centre in Milton, Ontario, in 2019 and added another

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The SEMA Show Must Go On

In November, the world’s premier automotive trade show returned to Las Vegas, bringing the latest innovation and technology to more than 150,000 industry professionals. by Vince Piva Photos: Vince Piva & Iva Kestrankova Another year, another great SEMA Show, hosted by the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA). The very first SEMA Show was held in

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OEM Insurance: What Customers Need for the Right Experience

Cover photo: L-R: Aaron Schulenburg (SCRS), Andrew Rose (OnStar Insurance), Mike Slattery (Rivian), and Rob Spencer (Toyota Insurance) Automobile manufacturers are beginning to provide their own insurance options to enhance the customer experience and prevent future accidents. by David Ribeiro, senior industry relations advisor, Automotive Retailers Association (ARA)  If you attend the SEMA Show in

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Collision Olympics Wins Big!

After months of planning, the Collision Olympics debuted at the ATA Trade Show in true Manitoba fashion—during a winter storm. by Theresa Jachnycky, director, Automotive Trades Association Manitoba (ATA) Peering out the window that morning at the snow and icy roads, organizers reported having a sinking feeling that the weather might affect attendance. Elsewhere—maybe—but that did

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