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Tow Canada, Canada’s towing and recovery magazine,
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Featured Articles
2023 Tow Truck Toy Run Returns to Spread Holiday Joy
Cover photo: The Highway Thru Hell cast members, Ken Duperon (Mission Towing) and Al Quiring (Quiring Towing & Recovery), signing holiday posters. Photo: Tow Canada …
Why Is Work-Life Balance Important?
We keep hearing of work-life balance, but what does it really mean? by Tammy Vandenheuvel According to Wikipedia, the term work-life balance stands for a …
It’s Time to Become EVfriendly (Part 2)
EVfriendly, a new industry-led program addresses the issues of safety, training, and consumer confidence in the transition to zero-emission vehicles in Canada. by Kara Cunningham …
It’s Time to Become EVfriendly (Part 1)
A blazing Tesla raises questions about towing, storage, safety, training, and more. by Kara Cunningham On Friday, May 20, in North Vancouver, Jamil Jutha was …
Between a Rock and a Hard Place
The Freedom Convoy, the protests, the border blockades—how one of Canada’s biggest stories of the year catapulted the towing industry into the spotlight. by Kara …
Industry News
Operation Red Nose: Success Across Canada with Local Support and Volunteers
The holiday season is a time for celebration, but it can also be a time for increased danger on the roads. To help keep Canadians …
Not Just Ontario – Industry Reform in Western Australia
In Western Australia (WA), the question is not whether to reform the towing industry, but how. Canada has a lot in common with Australia. Both …
Alberta “Blue Lights” Pilot Project Concerns
What led up to the blue light pilot program in Alberta, and how did the towing and recovery industry respond? As of June 30, 2022, …