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CAF partners to promote trades to women
March 12, 2020 by Allan Janssen

The Canadian Apprenticeship Forum (CAF) has partnered with Build A Dream, an initiative to attract, encourage, and empower female students tp pursue careers in skilled trades, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math), emergency response, and entrepreneurship. Build A Dream will be…

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AIA national conference to offer views of aftermarket future
March 5, 2020 by Allan Janssen

The Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA) will hold its National Conference and Annual General Meeting in Toronto on April 29. The event will focus on new technologies, new skills, new thinking, and the constant disruption that typifies the current…

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Change expert to address CAF conference
February 28, 2020 by Allan Janssen

Leadership and change expert Cheryl Cran will address the 2020 National Apprenticeship Conference, taking place May 24-26 in Calgary, Alta. Organizers say Cran’s research into the future of work, technology, innovation, and generational impact will give attendees data and strategies to help…

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AIA to hold AGM and conference in Toronto
February 13, 2020 by Allan Janssen

The Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA) will hold its annual AGM and conference in Toronto on April 28 and 29. The associations new board of directors will be elected at the event. Billed as “the largest networking opportunity for…

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Barton Auto Parts to hold live demos at trade show
February 11, 2020 by Allan Janssen

This year’s Barton Auto Parts trade show will feature door prizes and live product and technology demos. The event will be held Wednesday, May 13 from 4 – 9 p.m. at the Ancaster Fairgrounds on Trinity Road South in Ancaster,…

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OTR tire conference to feature wide array of speakers
February 6, 2020 by Allan Janssen

Author Steve Gilliland will discuss how the conscious choices people make every day impact the lives of others during a motivational speech on the final day of the 2020 Off-the-Road Tire Conference, presented by the Tire Industry Association (TIA). Titled…

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The Group to meet in Texas in April
January 30, 2020 by Allan Janssen

The Automotive Parts Services Group (The Group) will hold a combined national conference and expo for members of Federated Auto Parts and National Pronto Association. The meeting, with its “Together Towards Tomorrow” theme will be held April 26-29 at the…

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Changes in Latin America, China on the agenda at global summit
January 28, 2020 by Allan Janssen

The Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers’ Association (AASA) has announced that Eric Farnsworth, vice president of the Council of the Americas, will be a featured speaker during the 2020 AASA Global Summit, to be held Feb. 7 in Coral Gables, Fla. In…

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Canadian Apprenticeship Forum to meet in Calgary
January 20, 2020 by Allan Janssen

The Canadian Apprenticeship Forum’s annual conference will take place on May 24 -26 in Calgary, Alta. at the Telus Convention Centre. The 2020 National Apprenticeship Conference will highlight initiatives, programs and strategies that help attract and retain top talent. According…

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SEMA expands regional qualifiers for its ‘battle of the builders’ competition
January 13, 2020 by Allan Janssen

Young builders age 27 or younger will have 13 opportunities to win an all-expense-paid trip to the 2020 SEMA Show as part of the SEMA Battle of the Builders Young Guns Regional Competition.

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OE info on the agenda at AARO symposium
January 10, 2020 by Allan Janssen

Special speakers at the Automotive Aftermarket Retailers of Ontario (AARO) annual symposium will discuss the latest efforts to ensure OE service information is readily available to independent service providers. The event, to be held at Holiday Inn Oakville Centre today…

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China’s evolving aftermarket on the agenda at AASA Global Summit
January 3, 2020 by Allan Janssen

Robert Zhu, chairman and CEO of WONH Global Industries, the manufacturer and distributor of TrakMotive branded products, will be a featured speaker at the 2020 AASA Global Summit in Coral Gables Fla. on Feb. 7. Zhu will present a “Regional…