Perhaps the most important thing that I learned during the intense lobbying sessions opposing the Luxury Tax that the NMMA Canada organized for the industry at the “Day on the Hill” lobbying sessions was that you have to have an “ask”.
The Manufacturing Institute (MI), the workforce development and education partner of the National Association of Manufacturers, announced today that Brunswick Boat Group President Aine Denari has been recognized as a 2023 Women MAKE America Awards Honoree.
The National Marine Representatives Association (NMRA) is pleased to welcome aboard its new officers and board of directors.
It just got easier to go electric with the launch of Ivy Home™, Ontario’s first complete EV charging solution. Ivy Charging Network, one of Ontario’s largest and most connected electric vehicle (EV) charging networks, is now offering a home charger with professional installation…
BoatUS says that a Broward County, Fla., ordinance is a win for responsible boaters and communities. Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) is applauding a recently passed Broward County, Florida, ordinance…
Last week the stock markets sank again in the US and Canada on expectations that the Fed would continue raising interest rates. The reason for those expectations was a reading that the rate of inflation rose in January and we continue getting data suggesting that the labour market is very tight.
For the former tenants of Ontario Place’ 240 slips, this will be a stressful summer searching for accommodation for their craft after receiving news that the marina will not be open this summer.
On February 22, 2023, Canada’s largest RV dealership group announced the acquisition of the Pirate Cove Marina Inc. Including the RV dealerships, the group now operates 32 RV stores, 3 Trailer Pro’s Canada, 3 RV campgrounds and 1 boat dealership.
Freedom Boat Club, the world’s largest boat club, has announced its newest Club on Loch Lomond, its third UK franchise providing direct access to Scotland’s largest lake famous for its scenery, mountains and large expanses of open water.
Marine Industry News from the UK recently reported that Canada-headquartered electric boatbuilder Vision Marine Technologies has entered into a definitive agreement with an unnamed investor, to sell almost half a million shares in a deal worth around US$2m.
Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC) had an award-winning performance at the Miami International Boat Show with its brands and products being recognized with 13 awards, including four NMMA Innovation Awards, over the first two days.
BRP’s cutting edge products and expertise in design received international praise throughout 2022. Several of BRP’s iconic brands contributed to one of the powersports leader’s most fruitful years to date as it garnered 16 prestigious design and innovation awards.
Yesterday was the last day for input into the Mandatory PFD Wear discussion with Transport Canada. Did you respond on the Transport Canada website?
A prestigious institution dating back to 1890, the National Yacht Club is one of Canada’s oldest marinas. Located in Toronto, it is widely recognized for its inclusive approach to teaching sailing, and it has hosted a number of major competitions.
Show organizers for the 65th edition of the Toronto International Boat Show said that 2023 Boat Show attendance surpassed 65,000. One of North America’s premier boating events marked its highly anticipated return to an in-person consumer show, January 20 – 29 at the Enercare Centre to debut more than 150 product innovations…
Here we go again. The government seems to be rapidly pushing toward more new legislation that will impact boating. This time it’s Mandatory PFD Wear on boats. It’s an old discussion but suddenly, Transport Canada has put a deadline of February 20, 2023 on gathering input on what may be significant new boating legislation.
Yamaha Motor Canada is proud to introduce its newest group of Yamaha Elite Dealers! This year, 34 dealers from across the country have achieved Elite status, with 22 of those dealers recognized for the second year in a row.
Dave Mayhew, Owner and President at The Boat Warehouse in Kingston, Ontario stated, “We are incredibly proud to be recognized by our hometown for our family run business.
The Monjed 2 Fireboat has officially won WorkBoat Magazine’s Significant Boat of the Year award, which was announced at the International WorkBoat Show.
The Maritime Museum of BC has received a grant of $17,000 from the Museum Assistance Program under Canadian Heritage. This grant will be used to be purchase a new large format scanner that will enable the Maritime Museum of BC to scan large archival materials in the collection such as ships’ plans, charts, and newspapers.