Repair

• Drivers face months-long delays at swamped Metro Vancouver autobody shops

  Repair shops in the region say they're busier than ever, with many quoting a months-long wait for service amid staff shortages and supply chain issues.

  Consumer

  Nov 9, 2023
  
• Pothole frustration hits one Winnipeg neighbourhood

  One Winnipeg neighbourhood had, for so long, grappled with the problem of potholes, even going so far as to fill the craters with flowers.

  Canada

  Aug 9, 2023
  
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• Kelowna business owner reacts to province’s new small business vandalism rebate

  On Wednesday, the province announced small businesses will now be able to apply for as much as $2,000 to repair vandalism, and up to $1,000 for vandalism prevention initiatives.

  Features

  Jul 27, 2023
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• City of Calgary filled 5,467 potholes this year

  The City of Calgary has already filled 5,467 potholes this year, which is 2,000 more than in the same time last year, and city crews say there is more work to be done.

  Canada

  May 16, 2023
• Right to Repair: Why is it so difficult to fix our electronics?

  Electronic devices have become ubiquitous in modern life, but increasingly difficult to maintain. A new movement is pushing to change that.

  Consumer

  May 13, 2023
• Right to Repair: What’s the future of the automotive aftermarket?

  Like other Canadians in the aftermarket industry, Wally Dingman is qualified to repair a vehicle. Yet, in the modern age of repair, just knowing how to do so is not enough.

  Canada

  May 13, 2023
• Fort Calgary reopens after 4-month closure

  Fort Calgary’s new president Jennifer Thomson says major damage to an electrical panel left the centre without power and walls inside the facility were streaked and stained.

  Canada

  May 10, 2023
• Calgary woman’s motorized wheelchair severely damaged on Flair airlines flight

  A woman who recently moved to Calgary has been waiting nearly four months for her airline claim to be resolved. It didn't involve a lost bag, but rather a damaged mobility aid.

  Consumer

  Jan 30, 2023
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• Lethbridge Tool Library launches with free repair café for the community

  On Saturday, the Lethbridge Tool Library launched their non-profit with a Brews and Screws repair cafe for people needing help fixing broken items. 

  Lifestyle

  Jul 24, 2022
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• Expert offers advice for water pooling in basements

  The familiar signs of spring are beginning to appear, and with them, homeowners are noticing water accumulating where it shouldn't: in their basements.

  Consumer

  Mar 17, 2022