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Kirmac Collision & Autoglass Opens 28th Location

June 24, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Kirmac Collision & Autoglass has opened a collision and glass repair facility in Mission, British Columbia, Canada deepening the family-owned company’s footprint in the Fraser Valley and bringing its network to 28 locations. “We had been looking to open a location in Mission for many years,” said Sean McIntosh, president and CEO. “We’re proud to […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: British Columbia, Canada, Kirmac Collision & Autoglass, Openings

PGW Auto Glass Acquires Windshield Surgeons in Alberta, Expanding Canadian Operations

June 24, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

PGW Auto Glass has acquired Windshield Surgeons, an Alberta-based automotive glass company, in a move the distributor said June 24 extends its push to build out its Canadian business. “Windshield Surgeons is a strong strategic fit for PGW as we continue to grow our Canadian business,” said Todd Fencak, CEO of PGW. “This acquisition allows […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Alberta, Canada, PGW Autoglass

Manitoba Public Insurance Expects Record Claims, Phased Repair Response After Severe Storm

June 15, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Manitoba Public Insurance has received about 20,000 claims since a severe storm swept the Canadian province June 9, a total the public auto insurer expects to become the most it has ever recorded from a single event. The Crown corporation said the count is on pace to surpass its previous single-event record of about 24,000 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Auto Glass, Canada, Catastrophe Claims, Claims, Manitoba

AutoCanada Enters Thunder Bay With Acquisition of Mascarin Collision Centre

June 12, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

AutoCanada Inc. (TSX: ACQ) has completed its acquisition of Mascarin Collision Centre, a collision repair business in Thunder Bay, Ontario, the company said June 10. The deal establishes AutoCanada’s first presence in the Northern Ontario transportation hub and grows the company’s collision network to 36 centers. The acquisition lands two days after AutoCanada closed its […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, AutoCanada, Canada, Ontario

AutoCanada Acquires Two-Location Luxury Collision Repair Specialist in Calgary

June 8, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

AutoCanada Inc. (TSX: ACQ) has completed its acquisition of Contemporary Coachworks, a two-location collision repair business in Calgary, Alberta, with more than 40 years of operating history, the company said June 8. The deal establishes AutoCanada’s first luxury collision repair platform in Calgary and adds about 30,000 square feet of repair capacity across facilities serving […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Alberta, AutoCanada, Canada

Hubert So, Fix Network Global Vice President of Finance, Dies After Brief Illness

May 15, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor

Hubert So, who spent more than two decades in finance and operations roles in the automotive aftermarket and served as global vice president of finance at Fix Network since 2017, died April 28 following a brief illness. The Blainville, Quebec. Canada-based franchisor announced his passing May 15. So joined Fix Network through the company’s 2017 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Canada, Fix Network World, Obituary, People

Mitchell Reports Mild Hybrid Collision Claims Hit Record High in Q1 as BEV Claims Level Off

May 14, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor

Mild hybrid electric vehicle collision claims reached an all-time high in North America during the first quarter while battery electric vehicle claim frequency held flat, according to Mitchell’s Q1 2026 Plugged-In: EV Collision Insights report released May 14. Repairable collision claims involving MHEVs jumped to 5.69% in the U.S. and 5.28% in Canada, representing year-over-year […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California, Canada, Claim Frequency, Claim Severity, Electric Vehicles, Mitchell International

Rosanova Family Adds Edmonton Northgate Location to Fix Auto Canada Network

April 30, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fix Network Canada has added Fix Auto Edmonton Northgate to its collision repair network, the latest expansion for the Rosanova family’s multi-shop operation in the province of Alberta’s capital. Owner Mike Rosanova runs several Fix Auto locations in the Edmonton area along with a Speedy Auto Service shop specializing in mechanical repair. Mike’s brother, Max […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Alberta, Canada, Fix Network Canada, Network Affiliations

AIA Canada Names Three New Directors, Installs Fountain Tire CEO as Chair

April 17, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Automotive Industries Association of Canada elected three new directors to its board and installed Fountain Tire CEO Jason Herle as chair during the association’s 84th annual general meeting, held virtually April 16. The incoming directors are Daryll O’Keefe, vice president of North American strategic business development at Fix Network; Sabrina Thring, brand president of […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Automotive Industries Association of Canada, Board of Directors, Canada, Driven Brands, Fix Network Canada, People

Fix Network Appoints Michèle Robitaille AVP of Sales and Operations for Quebec

March 20, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fix Network has named Michèle Robitaille as associate vice president of sales and operations for Quebec, Canada effective immediately. In the newly created role, Robitaille will lead the sales and operations departments across Fix Network’s Quebec market. She will be responsible for supporting network growth, strengthening operational alignment and assisting franchisees with day-to-day needs. “Her […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Canada, Fix Network Canada, People, Quebec

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