Mechanic

• Saskatchewan students get a hands-on automotive course

  Saskatchewan students got a unique hands-on automotive during a one-day Saskatchewan Distance Learning Centre camp at the Saskatchewan Polytechnic.

  Education

  Apr 29, 2025
  
• A N.S. valedictorian comes out during graduation speech. A standing ovation followed

  An emotional graduation speech by a Nova Scotia man doubled as his coming out as trans to his auto mechanic classmates. The moment was met by huge fanfare.

  Canada

  Jun 24, 2023
  
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• ‘Flying tires’ a risk as snow tire season is underway

  Police and mechanics are reminding people to get their tires re-torqued after 150 kilometres when they get their winters put on to avoid a potentially dangerous situation.

  Canada

  Nov 29, 2022
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• SWPH looking for owner of dog who reportedly bit mechanic on the face in Dutton, Ont.

  The dog is described as a large breed with brindle colouring, possibly a Pyrenean Mastiff. The owner was driving a gold 2009 Chevrolet Equinox.

  Canada

  Aug 23, 2021
• ‘Tis the season to plug it in: Manitoba CAA talks car batteries

  With Manitoba's extreme cold snap, most drivers plug in their vehicles... but why does that help your car start, and how do you know when to plug it in?

  Traffic

  Jan 25, 2019
• Canada faces impending shortage of aircraft mechanics and pilots

  According to the Transport Canada licensing department, 46 per cent of aircraft mechanics are between the ages of 50 and 79 years old.

  Canada

  Dec 7, 2016
• Manitoba auto mechanic specializes in vintage camper vans

  Bill Smedts’ love for Voltswagons started when his job was to clean them at a car dealership in British Columbia.

  Canada

  Nov 17, 2016
• Okanagan mechanic geared up to compete in American technician challenge

  Mike Brasseur, a mechanic with the North Okanagan-Shuswap School District, will be representing the province at America's Best Technician Challenge in November.

  Features

  Jul 16, 2015
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• Winnipeg Transit union supporters hand out donuts, gift cards to bus drivers

  The city was back at the negotiating table on Friday with its bus drivers and mechanics, hoping to reach a contract deal before their dispute gets any worse.

  May 22, 2015