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British Columbia’s provincewide electric vehicle (EV) charging network will get four new sites in the coming months. The number of EV charging stations throughout the province is growing rapidly. B.C. now has over 2,000 public Level 2 charging stations and 200 public fast-charging sites, with over 480 fast-charging stations. Read more here…

On August 23, the BC Government announced a proof of vaccine program. Read the response from the BC Chamber below. And on August 24, the Public Health Officer announced a re-introduction of mandatory masking for indoor spaces. See the update here. BC Chamber of Commerce Responds to Proof of Vaccination Program VANCOUVER, BC, August 23, […]

The NCDA is pleased to see a major tunnel project coming to BC, improving the region’s mobility for all. The George Massey Tunnel replacement was announced on August 19, 2021. Read more.

Resources For Members In its latest series of article, the NCDA has taken a closer look at diversity and the many ways it can benefit business. But diversity initiatives must be undertaken with inclusivity in mind, as diversity without inclusion can quickly result in a toxic work culture, and inclusion without diversity can lead to […]

Answering the question: Why are Canadian dealer lots nearly empty? The ongoing inventory crisis has meant sparse lots, leading many dealers to question if they’re being shorted vehicles by their automakers… Read more from Automotive News…

Survey and Public Roundtables The BC Government is launching a new skilled trades certification system that will help deliver steady employment for people and address the demand for skilled workers in B.C.  The introduction of Skilled Trades Certification (STC) is for 10 initial trades (automotive related: heavy-duty equipment technician, automotive service technician and autobody and […]

Online scamsEvery year, car dealership owners lose millions of dollars to fraud. With identity theft, chargeback fraud, online and in-store scams, there are several ways fraudsters can target your business. In this edition of Moneris’ Blue Book of Business Scams, we’ll cover online scams and share easy steps you can take to prevent fraud.If you’re […]

COVID-19 was a learning experience for virtually every industry. New Car Dealers were no exception, having implemented new technologies, processes and procedures throughout the customer journey which are likely to remain well after the pandemic ends. The digitalization of new car sales is one such development, with online-only sales continuing to grow after increasing from […]

With provincial travel restrictions now lifted, people once again have the opportunity to explore British Columbia in all its glory. However, as many of us may be preparing for extended road trips, we need to ensure that all of the pent-up anxiety associated with the pandemic doesn’t get the best of us. It goes without […]

The Government of British Columbia is releasing its hydrogen strategy – a blueprint for how renewable and low-carbon hydrogen will support its climate goals and create new jobs in B.C.’s growing clean-tech sector. “With our clean electricity, abundant natural resources and innovative companies, B.C. can be a world leader in the growing hydrogen economy – […]