Hamilton Careport Center to host 15th annual PTAO Tow Show
Hamilton, Ontario — Sept. 6, 2013 — The Provincial Towing Association of Ontario will host a variety of skills competitions, tow truck beauty contests, training programs and a dunk tank during its 15th annual tow show. The PTAO will hold its annual event at the Hamilton Careport Center, located at 270 Longwood Rd. South in Hamilton, […]
Second season of “Highway Thru Hell” premieres
Vancouver, British Columbia — September 4, 2013 — With bigger rigs and wilder wrecks, Jamie Davis Heavy Rescue has returned to the Coquihalla Highway and Highway Thru Hell for an all-new, expanded second season. It premiered Tuesday, September 3 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on Discovery. An original Canadian series from Vancouver’s Great Pacific TV, Highway Thru […]
Inquiry scheduled to examine Nadarasa towing death
By Avi Patel Hamilton, Ontario — August 21, 2013 — An inquest has been scheduled to look into the death of a man following a collision with a flat-bed tow truck on Hwy 403. Deputy Chief Coroner for Inquests William Lucas made the announcement Friday. Jeyakumar Nadarasa, 32, died on January 24, 2009 having crashed into […]
Orangeville Police accused of favouritism
By Avi Patel Orangeville, Ontario — July 29, 2013 — Orangeville Towing Association (OTA) members remain unsettled over alleged favouritism by the Orangeville police towards Chambers Towing. The issue alleged by towing assocation members is that towing operations in the area are being excluded in cases involving impounding of motor vehicles, with the business going to […]
Tower builds full-size Tonka “Mighty Wrecker”
By Sanam Yar This life-size reproduction of Tonka’s “Mighty Wrecker” is completely street legal, but it won’t be towing many cars. It features a hand-cranked winch for complete accuracy. Memomonie, Wisconsin — July 29, 2013 — There’s no question that Tonka’s “Mighty Wrecker” toy truck makes many people nostalgic. The iconic toy was the inspiration for […]
CAA continues to support Tow Truck Survivor Fund
Ottawa, Ontario — July 24, 2013 — For the sixth year in a row, CAA is proud to make a financial contribution to the Survivor Fund of the International Towing & Recovery Hall of Fame and Museum. “As Canada’s largest provider of roadside assistance, CAA understands the risks faced every day by tow truck operators,” said Mike Mager, […]
New contract spells the end for towing wars in Brant County
by Avi Patel Paris, Ontario — July 23, 2013 — Gridlocked for almost four years, Brant County’s contentious towing company operators appear to have finally come to an agreement between Brant police services board, the now former Towing Association County of Brant and the several towing companies it arbitrarily dropped in 2009. The board has signed […]
New app lets citizens report parking violations
By Sanam Yar Winnipeg, Manitoba — July 11, 2013 — Parking scofflaws might soon find themselves in some trouble thanks to citizen action and a new smartphone app. Spot Squad provides citizens the power to report parking violations with the snap of a photo. The app works by relying on people to take photos of parking violations with […]
After the Flood: Calgary’s towers step up for recovery efforts
Even police had trouble getting around during the recent flooding. Photo by Jon Pernul. Calgary, Alberta — July 5, 2013 — Vehicle recovery efforts in Alberta have been in overdrive the past two weeks as government workers and towing operations scramble around the clock to reclaim vehicles damaged or submerged in water. The 2013 Alberta floods […]
Bob Kelly named 2013 B.C. Professional Driver of the Year
By Avi Patel Kelowna, British Columbia — July 4, 2013 — Robert Kelly, known as Bob to his friends, was given the 2013 B.C. Professional Driver of the Year award at the B.C. Trucking Association’s (BCTA) Annual Management Conference in Kelowna. Kelly received the honour to commemorate his 25 year career with his current employer, Berry […]
