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Nov 24, 2022

Your Winter Tracker is brimming with useful news and topical views. We’re thrilled to introduce our new, regular column: Safety Corner, which is contributed by well known safety experts Leigh-Ann Stewart and Debra Haldane, the people behind Simply Safe. In this issue they discuss how to properly handle a visit from your provincial Health & Safety officer and, a bonus, Haldane offers up excellent advice on how to prepare your fleet and staff for winter driving conditions.

The future belongs to our youth—which is why WCTD is particularly proud of its Scholarship Program. Meet the group of this year’s accomplished recipients on pages 10-11.

How secure are your premises? Are they properly protected to deter theft and damage? Chris Leahey of Federated Insurance has some solid ideas to pass on. (Page 26-27).

There’s more, of course, from details on the newly approved credit card surcharge to why it’s crucial to properly maintain your sensitive diagnostic equipment. All this, plus notes from president Tim Hollett and executive director Ray Geleta. And a heads up to ‘Save the Date’ for this spring’s AGM, to be held in Kelowna!

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Aug 22, 2022

Where do you go to find potential new business? BC Director Paul McAlduff headed to Victoria, BC, to take in epic Northwest Deuce Days. If you’ve never been, you should plan to attend for one year. It’s a truly remarkable display of vintage autos and hot rods. Chances are you might even make some new friends and perhaps meet some new customers. Paul asks the question: Do Car Enthusiasts Make Good Customers? We think so!

WCTD thanks recently appointed OK Tire President and CEO Jim Bethune for taking the time to chat with us about a wide range of issues. We think you’ll find his comments interesting and illuminating.

Also in this issue, we welcome incoming President, Tim Hollett, with his opening message. Executive Director, Ray Geleta brings us up to speed on the possibility of a forthcoming national convention—and asks for your input. However, most importantly, nominations are now open for the next honourees to the WCTD Hall of Fame. Please, do take time to read the criteria and give serious consideration to those who might be deserving.

There’s plenty more, of course, from hiring more women techs, to Federated Insurance’s advice on how to protect your property from hail damage.

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On the Road Again! Shifting into ‘Normal’

Jun 9, 2022

This issue of The Tracker sees us all finally getting things back up to post-pandemic speed.

First and foremost, president Neal Shymko bids us a fond ‘adieu’ as he passes the gavel to incoming president Tim Hollett. However, says Shymko, “I’ll still be here and I will continue to represent you as past president and I look forward to working with our board members to do all that we can for the Association and for you, our members.”

The Summer Tracker is packed with valuable information to help you run your business successfully and safely, especially during this busy selling season. On that note, you’ll find an update on the return of the WCTD Safety Committee, with plenty more to come. We encourage you to let us know of any issues you’re encountering so that we may bring them to the committee’s attention.

Somewhat related, we urge you to read the special bulletin from the Motor Safety Association on the Dangers of Mounting Mismatched Rims and Tires. Also, don’t miss an important Federated Insurance communiqué on Preventing Electrical Fires. You’ll find also a Federated update on generally what’s been happening in insurance in our industry.

There’s also one more reminder to make sure all the necessary information on the WCTD Scholarship Awards is circulated to those who qualify. This year’s deadline for submissions is August 15th.

There’s plenty more in the latest issue of The Tracker, including a glance back at that most remarkable of cars, the Citröen DS.  Read up on what’s happening with your association. Download your copy today!

The Tracker: WCTD Salutes Dale Parsons

Nov 18, 2018

In the latest edition of The Tracker we celebrate one of our own. At the recent TDAC Convention, in Toronto, Dale Parsons was inducted into the WCTD / Bridgestone Hall of Fame. Dale’s career, both as an independent and later with Kal Tire, spanned 50 years. A long serving WCTD board member and director, Dale was a mentor to many. And is still happy to lend an ear when asked.

In addition, you’ll find details on our latest scholarship recipients, the need to stay safe when things get snow season busy, an update on TDAC and SEMA shows, and plenty more.

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