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Shop plans a smashing event to raise funds for a good cause
June 24, 2019 by Renee Montague

Want to raise money for a good cause, but think a car wash is too boring? You could take a page from Dundas shop owner Bruce Eccles’ playbook. He and his team are inviting customers to pay $5 to smash…

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Mister Transmission golfers raise $15,000 for children and youth
June 22, 2019 by Allan Janssen

Mister Transmission suppliers and franchisees raised over $15,000 for the company’s charitable fund at the 31st annual Mister Transmission Charity Golf Tournament on Friday. Held at King’s Riding Golf Club in King City, Ont., more 80 golfers enjoyed a day on…

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Shad’s R&R adds another $150,000 for muscular dystrophy research
June 14, 2019 by Allan Janssen

Aftermarket golf tournament’s cumulative total since 1973 stands at just shy of $5.2 million for Muscular Dystrophy Canada.

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Mercy Tech Mission: What it takes to change a life
May 20, 2019 by Allan Janssen

The purpose of Mercy Tech Mission is to bring trained tradespeople to developing countries where they can teach people who don’t have access to skills training.

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Mister Transmission to hit the links June 21
May 15, 2019 by Renee Montague

Mister Transmission’s 31st annual charity golf tournament will take place Friday, June 21, with franchisees being involved in deciding how the funds will be distributed. Last year, the company launched a new charitable fund with an eye to supporting causes that…

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John MacDonald honoured with AIA’s highest award
May 15, 2019 by Allan Janssen

Twenty-four years after the late John H. MacDonald received the Canadian automotive aftermarket’s highest award, his son, John MacDonald Jr., has been given the same honour. The Automotive Industries Association of Canada presented its prestigious Distinguished Service Award to John…

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Shad’s R&R participation expected to hit record high this year
May 7, 2019 by Renee Montague

Organizers of the annual “Shad’s R&R” golf tournament for charity expect to sell out both 18-hole courses at Station Creek Golf & Country Club in Gormley, Ont. It would be a record number for the aftermarket event that raises money for…

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Carquest, Worldpac set date for 2019 golf fundraiser
May 3, 2019 by Renee Montague

Shop owners and technicians are invited to join Worldpac and Carquest on the links this August, as the companies host another fundraising golf day. Money raised at the Aug. 27 event at Springfield Golf and Country Club in Guelph, Ont.…

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Coates foundation donates to local high school
March 25, 2019 by Adam Malik

An high school automotive program with poor tools and a broken hoist isn’t able to do much for its students. But thanks to the Ed Coates Memorial Foundation, Pitt Meadows Secondary School – less than 15 minutes west of Maple…

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Fountain Tire to honour community stars
February 12, 2019 by Allan Janssen

A new partnership between Fountain Tire, the Western Hockey League (WHL) and the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) will honour 60 Canadians for their contributions to their communities. The Fountain Tire 3 Stars program will recognize local ‘stars’ who go above…

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Hot Shot’s Secret donates $6,000 to breast cancer research efforts
January 10, 2019 by Allan Janssen

Lubrication Specialties Inc. raised nearly $6,000 for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation through a special promotion sponsored by the company’s Hot Shot’s Secret brand. The company donated $50 to NHRDA driver Amalee Mueller’s “Save the Racks” fundraising campaign for each…

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Dorval Auto Parts brings big money for hospital
December 28, 2018 by Adam Malik

The 11th annual walkathon hosted by Dorval Auto Parts was another big success. The walk, which takes place in early September, raised $72,000 this year – that brings its all-time total to $650,000 for Hope & Cope’s cancer exercise program.…