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General Industry
Parts Mfgs. Losing Touch with Customers

Mr. Manufacturer, Who is your biggest customer? Who do you depend on the most to choose your products? If you're thinking the local jobbers or Mr.John Q. Public, give your head a shake.

General Industry
Why is it hard for some to diagnose a problem with a vehicle

It has become apparent to me after years of observing technicians and do it yourself, one of the things lacking is the ability to diagnose problems with a vehicle. So I ask myself, why? With vehicle ...

Tech Articles
13 Biggest Hot Rod Crate Engines

Big in size, big in power, big in cost; these are a few of our favorite BIG crate engine offerings. Thanks Jay from Perform-X for this link. Read More from Hot Rod

General Industry
The Case for Mandatory Certification

The auto service trade is constantly evolving. Certification should be the price of entry. By Allan Haberman Technical Trainer/Owner ACA Training Systems Winnipeg, Man. It’s hard to believe that s...

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BC News

Large community search continues for missing Port Moody woman

Trina Hunt, 48, has been missing from her home in the Heritage Mountain area since Monday, according to the Port Moody Police Department.

Get your Bernie Sanders mittens ready. It's about to get cold in Metro Vancouver

Mitten weather is coming to Metro Vancouver with snow, wind and sub-zero temperatures in the forecast.

Here's what we know about outdoor transmission of COVID-19 during winter

A year into the COVID-19 pandemic, our understanding of how and why the coronavirus spreads continues to change, especially as new variants emerge around the world. But what do we know about the spread of COVID-19, specifically in winter conditions?

Online radicalization is growing in B.C., too — and there's no easy fix, experts say

B.C. is seeing a rise in radicalization and extremist views spurred by COVID-19 and an increasingly tense political atmosphere in Canada and south of the border, experts say.

Auto Service World

Advance Auto Parts & Worldpac announce dates for STX 2022

Advance Auto Parts and Worldpac, a wholly-owned Advance subsidiary, today announced registration is open for STX 2022. Offering more training classes and the largest variety of training covering more makes and models than any other aftermarket training event in North…The post Advance Auto Parts & Worldpac announce dates for STX 2022 appeared first on Auto Service World.

ASE announces new officers & board members for 2021

The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) has announced the officers and board members for the coming year, according to Tim Zilke, ASE president and CEO. Mark Polke, Bosch Workshop Concepts, North America, Robert Bosch LLC will serve as…The post ASE announces new officers & board members for 2021 appeared first on Auto Service World.

LeddarTech & Osram enter agreement for automotive LiDAR and ADAS

LeddarTech, a global leader in Level 1-5 ADAS and AD sensing technology and Osram, the global leader in automotive lighting and laser systems, have entered into a long-term agreement. LeddarTech will provide their industry-leading LiDAR hardware and software components into…The post LeddarTech & Osram enter agreement for automotive LiDAR and ADAS appeared first on Auto Service World.

Bosch releases new EVO spark plugs

To meet the needs of modern turbocharged gasoline direct-injection engines placing high demands on spark plugs, Robert Bosch LLC introduces the new EVO spark plug, engineered to ensure reliable ignition throughout its long service life – even under extreme conditions…The post Bosch releases new EVO spark plugs appeared first on Auto Service World.

Sports

Ivanie Blondin, Canadian skaters thrilled to be competing, but with lowered expectations after long layoff

World champion Ivanie Blondin is one of 12 Canadian long track skaters who have entered the Netherlands "bubble" and are gearing up to compete in a pair of unique World Cup events starting this weekend.

'Out of the blue': Canada Basketball blindsided by FIBA sanctions, $227K fine

Canada Basketball president and CEO Glen Grunwald and men's head coach Nick Nurse said they were "disappointed" Wednesday after FIBA levied sanctions against the program for skipping a FIBA AmeriCup qualifier on advice of medical experts.

Oral History: The skating scandal that rocked the 2002 Winter Olympics

How a judging quid pro quo nearly robbed Canada's Jamie Salé and David Pelletier of a gold medal.

9 must-see moments from the NHL's first week...in 90 seconds

From bloopers to highlight-reel goals, Rob Pizzo recaps an eventful first seven days.

CBC Headlines

COVID-19 could shutter more than 200,000 Canadian businesses forever, CFIB says

More than 200,000 Canadian businesses could close permanently during the COVID-19 crisis, throwing millions of people out of work as the resurgence of the virus worsens across much of the country, according to new research.

Giant predatory worm's ancient fossil burrows discovered

Millions of years ago, giant worms as long as an adult human with sharp, slicing jaws were terrorizing the ocean, as they do today, recently discovered fossils suggest.

Independent firm completes review into claims of 'toxic' environment at Rideau Hall

An independent consulting firm has completed its review into claims of a toxic environment and workplace harassment at Rideau Hall, and sources say the report is scathing.