The Canadian Collision Industry Forum (CCIF) announced that the CCIF in-person event, initially scheduled for February 3 – 4, 2022 in Toronto, Ontario, has been cancelled due to the ongoing uncertainty surrounding COVID-19 restrictions, the increase in cases of the Omicron variant, and concerns for the health and safety of participants and our community. “The …
CCIF Cancels Toronto In-Person Event in February 2022 Read More »
Photo: (L to R) Rick Francoeur, 360 Collision Centres; Nicole-Ann Poitras, Lower Mainland Christmas Bureau; MP Brad Vis and children making a donation to the toy drive; Daryl Francoeur, 360 Collision Centres When news that the Lower Mainland Christmas Bureau, the organization which brings holiday toys to thousands of underprivileged children annually, was in need …
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For the first time in more than 15 years, apprentice and working painters will have the ability to achieve a 410N painter certification (Red Seal equivalent). SATA Canada announces sign up for its first Automotive Painter (410N) apprenticeship course. The inaugural class will be starting December 6, 2021 at SATA Canada’s training centre in Vaughan, …
Lordco Auto Parts will once again support the 2021 Langley Good Times Cruise-In, Western Canada’s largest charity car show, with a $15,000 cash sponsorship. “The Langley Good Times Cruise-In is a must-attend event for auto enthusiasts of all ages,” said Sarah Durant, vice president of marketing at Lordco Auto Parts, in a statement. “Over 1,300 …
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Entries are now being accepted for the Automotive Retailers Association’s (ARA) third annual Show and Shine contest. Competition entries will be accepted online until August 31, 2021. After the closing date, all submitted photos will be displayed on the website for public voting. The event’s key sponsor, BASF, will select the “Best in Show” winner. All other …
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The Canadian Collision Industry Forum (CCIF) announced that the CCIF in-person event, initially scheduled for September 23 – 24, 2021 in Vancouver, B.C. has been cancelled, due to the ongoing uncertainty surrounding COVID-19 restrictions and concerns for the health and safety of participants. Citing uncertainty around the concerns about maintaining social distancing while attending a …
On June 11, 2021, the B.C. government announced that automotive collision repair and other nine trades have been recognized as skilled trades, requiring service providers to be properly certified. The initiative is intended to support higher-paying, more stable work for trades workers and to help build the foundation of a strong economic recovery. Every other province …
Collision Repair Recognized as a Skilled Trade in B.C. Read More »
CSN Northline, in Smithers, B.C., is the latest addition to the CSN Collision Centres network. With its second addition of 2021, the company added CSN Northline to its roster of collision centres on the west coast. The 7,000 sq. ft. facility has been in operation for 25 years, providing the driving public of their community …
Fourteen months after opening its first superstore in Southern Alberta, Canadian-owned-and-operated Lordco Auto Parts has now opened its first store in Edmonton, Alberta. The new bright and spacious Edmonton store encompasses 34,000 square feet of combined retail and warehouse space stocked with aftermarket auto parts and accessories for domestic makes and models, imports, and hi-performance. …
For the second year in a row, the Lordco Auto Parts Annual Tradeshow will be online. This year, the month-long event will include interactive components to meet the needs of customers participating from the comfort of their homes, offices, or shops. “We want participants to enjoy the amazing products and special pricing our show offers …
LORDCO MARKS THE MONTH OF APRIL FOR ITS ANNUAL TRADESHOW Read More »