On Friday, April 24, 2020, at the age of 85, Elmer Bassani passed away at home with his family by his side after a courageous battle with cancer. The September-October 2009 issue of Tow Canada featured a profile article that began with, “Ask anyone in Edmonton if they know a good tow truck company and chances are […]
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What started out as the punchline to a joke about beer has turned into a global pandemic and COVID-19 is no longer a laughing matter. by Sarah Bruce If towers stopped towing, a city would become gridlocked within 24 hours, WreckMaster instructor Bruce Campbell once said during a WreckMaster Level 2/3 course. With roads impassable, it would
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by Paul Blackwell As COVID-19 affects the health of thousands and the finances of millions, Paul Blackwell, manager at Mitchell’s Towing, writes about the hardest decisions he has ever had to make. I have seen some people complaining about their bosses and how they are handling the COVID-19 issues. Now, I am not saying all
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March 26, 2020 The following language was included in the list of essential services in British Columbia during the COVID-19 pandemic: “Employees who repair, maintain and overhaul vehicles, aircraft and parts, rail equipment, marine vessels, and the equipment and infrastructure that enables operations that encompass movement of cargo and passengers, as well as vehicle rentals
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All of us here at Automotive Retailers Publishing, publishers of Tow Canada magazine, are following the advice of the health authorities and directives from the government in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. However, we wish to assure our readers, writers and advertisers that in most respects, at this time it is “business as usual.” Our
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March 2020: You have found the new world-wide-web home of Tow Canada magazine! By popular demand, we have given Tow Canada its very own website again, rather than being combined with the other publications of Automotive Retailers Publishing Co. This is where you’ll find feature articles from the magazine as well as exclusive content only
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While awaiting the approval of red lights, one operator has taken matters into his own hands and built a blocker truck to keep his team safe. by Sarah Bruce To block or not to block traffic is a debate many tow operators have with law enforcers in the fight to stay safe while working along
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Cliffs Towing’s tow truck raises awareness and supports charities. by Iva Kestrankova Besides helping the community by picking up stranded motorists and hauling them to safety, the newest truck in Cliffs Towing’s fleet also spreads awareness about breast cancer, which is the second leading cause of cancer death in women. Sporting a vibrant pink coating and
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WreckMaster has always been about training tow operators to have the skills they need to perform to the best of their abilities through classroom and hands-on experience. Now they have taken that same level of education online to reach a wider audience. “We have training tutorials online and interactive videos that will help people learn
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When the ice is starting to give you that sinking feeling, who are you going to call? by Pat Rediger If you are stuck in the middle of Lake Winnipeg, chances are that you will call True North Track Truck. The company is a bit unique in that it modified a pickup truck with tracks
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