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As Christmas approaches, it is a time of giving and helping others that grows in importance for many of us. For Samuel Cochrane, the interim CEO of AutoCanada, it is about raising awareness and research funding for those with lupus. “I’m proud to be supporting Walk Your Way for Lupus, a movement dedicated to raising […]
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AMSTERDAM and PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Akzo Nobel N.V. (AKZA; AKZOY) and Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE:AXTA) today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement to combine in an all-stock merger of equals, creating “a premier global coatings company” with an enterprise value of approximately US$25 billion. The combination brings together
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Honoring women who are shaping the future of the collision repair industry, nominations are now open for the 2026 Founding Mother Award. Presented by Women’s Industry Network (WIN) Founding Mothers — Frederica Carter, Geri Kottschade, Gigi Walker, Patricia Serratore, Kathy Mello, and Marcy Tieger — the award “celebrates individuals who are making a lasting impact
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EDMONTON, AB, Nov. 13, 2025 /CNW/ – AutoCanada reported lower revenue in its financial results for the three-month period ended Sept. 30, 2025, with revenue from continuing operations of $1.2 billion compared to $1.4 billion the previous year. “This (third) quarter reflects a period of transition as we work to complete the most significant cost transformation
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EDMONTON, AB, Nov. 13, 2025 /CNW/ – AutoCanada (TSX: ACQ) today announced several senior leadership appointments and transitions, effective immediately, shaking up its leadership bench. Mikel Pestrak has been promoted to Interim President, Dealership Operations; Art Crawford has been promoted to President, Collision Operations; and Cynthia Hill has been promoted to General Counsel. Pestrak joined AutoCanada
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Under the new employment standards regulations, employers in British Columbia cannot ask for a sick note for a worker’s first two health-related, short-term absences of five consecutive days or fewer in a calendar year. “When you’re sick with the flu, or your child comes down with a cold, the last thing you should have to
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TOLEDO, Ohio, Nov. 11, 2025 /CNW/ – The Electric Vehicle Innovation Summit (EVIS) is coming to Toledo, Ohio in 2026.
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There is a first year boom in apprenticeships, but more is needed
Apprentice Numbers are Up, But… Read More »
The FutureTech Studio has been drawing attendees at the SEMA Show to learn about what tomorrow’s aftermarket technology is going to look like. Exploring the four core themes of mobility: fuels, drivetrains, technology and manufacturing, the booth located in the Central Hall of the show in Las Vegas, Nev. had something for everyone, from multi-million-dollar
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The biggest names in the automotive aftermarket will be gathering for the sold-out 2025 SEMA Industry Honors tonight. Held at the BleauLive Theater at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas, Nev., the popular industry event will celebrate categories from Content Creator of the Year to Person of the Year. The evening begins with a reception mixer sponsored
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