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Dorien Lozeau is passionate about the collision repair trade, especially the refinishing aspect. by Pat Rediger As Dorien Lozeau brings home the national Skills Canada award for his car painting skills, he could not be prouder. “It was pretty awesome news to hear that I had won,” said Lozeau. “Having people that are young, like […]

When it comes to careers, kids have choices. But they do not always have the information they need to make the best choice. Enlightening them could make a difference and help the collision repair industry. by Eli Greenbaum We are all very aware of the current—and possibly ongoing—shortage of technicians. Vocational schools and their collision

Training and finding talent are two topics we never tire of. Sometimes a training program is as close as a collision centre’s backyard, a local community college, or even a high school. by Eli Greenbaum Photos courtesy Tony/Mike Harrington Finding new talent can be mighty impressive. Case in point: Tony Harrington, from Victoria, British Columbia.

A Saskatoon collision repair centre gives back to kids in its community. by Pat Rediger A daughter who teaches at a Saskatoon community school, the ability to spend more time with grandkids, and growing business success are all factors that led a Saskatoon collision repair centre to give back to kids in its community. Jennifer

by Eli Greenbaum It is no secret that collision centres often find it difficult to attract qualified technicians, and with COVID-19 turning life upside down, the search is even tougher. Whether a shop is looking for a repair or refinish tech, it seems there are not enough good ones around to fill the demand. With the

Having best disinfecting practices in place is key to getting back into business after the first wave of COVID-19. Originally published in Collision Quarterly, Summer 2020 by Sarah Bruce Even as COVID-19 restrictions ease, the damage has been done and glass and collision shops across the country have seen a decrease in business. The best

If I were to ask you that, what would you say, and how does it feel to say it? by Kiara Reissner What do you do? This is a common question at social gatherings. On the surface, it is a harmless question, just another conversation starter. But on another level, you feel like there’s some

Top: The SEMA show encompasses over 2 million square feet of exhibit space. The world’s largest trade show of all things automotive. by Sarah Bruce SEMA is the place to check out all the latest and greatest new products on the market, engage with industry professionals, and understand current trends. It is a place where

B.C. repair technician finds more than he bargained for while working on a car. by Rene Young “There’s a big snake in there,” he exclaimed, “and I’m not going back to work on that car until it’s gone!” Imagine you are working under the hood of a car when you spot something in the corner

Women make up 51 percent of the population but only 6.4 percent of trade workers. by Sarah Bruce In a time when recruitment is one of the main challenges being faced by the automotive industry, women have more employment opportunities than ever before. For Kiara Reissner, the automotive industry was something that ran in the