The New Kid
As an apprentice, you deserve support — Knowing that you have people to lean on is extremely important in this industry. In fact, feeling isolated is a major reason why many individuals leave their place of work. Consequently, mentorship can have a big impact on the culture of the repair industry. If people feel like they […]
The Perfect Finish
Skills Canada Champion Nicole Hamilton finds her calling — At just 24-years-of-age Nicole Hamilton has already made quite the name for herself within the collision repair industry, having won a gold medal at this year’s Skills Canada competition in Edmonton. Despite her national recognition, it wasn’t long ago when Hamilton first discovered her passion for […]
Repairers in the Ranks
Inside a dimly lit warehouse-sized garage, stocked with light armoured vehicles and convoy trucks, Jesse Leblanc is living out his dream. Since he was a child, Leblanc had always wanted to be a soldier. “Growing up, I always played army and just knew the army is where I wanted to be,” Leblanc recalls. Now 27-years-of-age, […]
Autobody students compete for a chance to join team Alberta
By BW Staff Edmonton Alberta — May 4, 2018 — High school and post-secondary students from 80 communities recently participated in the Provincial Skills Canada Competition in 46 trade and technology events. Over 700 students participated in the two-day event, featuring 45 unique events ranging from Culinary Arts to Robotics, and Auto Service to Welding […]
Okanagan College hosts Discovery Day for students
By BW Staff Kelowna, British Columbia — May 30, 2018 — Okanagan College recently held one of its Discovery Day events for the students of School District 22 in Vernon. The college has been hosting the Discovery Days for nearly a decade at several of its campuses. Occasions such as these often allow for that […]
A Quick Fix: Fix Auto’s Ladies Night helps teach women the basics of vehicle maintenance
By BW Staff Stratford, Ontario — May 29, 2018 — For many sons, learning about the basics of car maintenance from their fathers is almost as much of a rite of passage as getting a driver’s license. Daughters, unfortunately, are not always so lucky, making them a little more dependent on those who are in-the-know. […]
Are you asking I-CAR? Ask I-CAR reports on Nissan’s stance on spot-welding, and other OEM positions
By Erin McLaughlin Toronto, Ontario — January 3, 2018 — I-CAR reported last month that under certain conditions, repairers can spot-weld Nissan vehicles as an alternative to plug welds. This report on Nissan is part of the “Ask I-CAR” program, which I-CAR describes as an effective way to get answers from OEMs on technical questions […]
Mohawk College holds graduation ceremony for Auto Body Collision and Damage Repairer program
By Erin McLaughlin Hamilton, Ontario — December 11, 2017 — Off with the motarboards! Mohawk College’s Auto Body Collision and Damage Repairer program recently held a ceremony to celebrate the graduation of 15 students who successfully completed the program. The ceremony was held at CARSTAR Automotive Canada, in Hamilton. Debbie DeDauw, Training Specialist for Mohawk College […]
Bodyworx Professional’s new issue looks at the power of education
By CRM Staff Peterborough, Ontario — December 6, 2017 –– The latest issue of Bodyworx Professional is now available in digital format. The newest edition looks at education, with a particular focus on some of the greatest opportunities available for students today. This issue’s cover story looks at Cecile Bukmeier, the accomplished National Skills Champion […]
Automotive industry recognized in Canada’s top 100 employers of 2018
By Erin McLaughlin Toronto, Ontario — December 6, 2017 — The Canada’s Top 100 Employers project, a national competition developed to recognize employers offering exceptional workplaces recently announced their 2018 winners. This year, a handful of employers within the automotive industry were chosen—3M, BASF, Ford and Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada (TMMC). Selections are based on […]
