How to Cultivate an Attitude of Gratitude

Thinking about all you have to appreciate can boost your happiness and your overall sense of well‑being, according to psychologists. (It helps explain why Thanksgiving scores so high among holidays. It's topped only by Christmas, according to one recent poll).   The Effects of Gratitude Last Longer Than You Think Feeling and expressing gratitude can […]

Employee Spotlight Achievements Congratulations to our team members on their recent achievements and new roles. Jake Johnson (DMV) - Achieved Mazda EV Technician Certification Johnathan Tong (DMV) - Achieved Mazda EV Technician Certification Terrence Tolentino (DKH) - Promotion to Apprentice Service Advisor Brendan Dieno (DTB) - Promotion to Journeyman Auto Glass Technician Igor Da Costa […]

Dealership Spotlight Check out our very own Joseph (JJ) Venditti Jr. from Destination Mazda Vancouver in our new Mazda CX-50 video, which now has over 30,000 views!        Welcome to the Team This quarter we welcomed new managers to our team.  Please join us in warmly welcoming them to the Destination family. […]

Travel and commute in your athletic shoes. If you’re travelling for business, take laps in the airport. If you commute to work, get off the subway or train a couple of blocks short of your destination and walk the rest of the way. Or if you drive, park your car farther away from the door […]

We are excited to announce that Destination Auto Group’s dealerships recently received multiple awards to recognize the continued best-in-class customer experience and performance in the past year. Destination Toyota Burnaby was once again honoured to receive Toyota Canada’s President’s Program Operational Excellence Award for the 6th time in the last seven years. This prestigious award […]

Welcome to the Team   This quarter we welcomed a new manager to our team. Please join us in warmly welcoming him to the Destination family.   Danny Leung - Destination Mazda Vancouver, Assistant Service Manager           Congratulations to: Retirement Jeff Gibbons - Destination Mazda Vancouver - Shop Foreman/Master Technician   […]

The importance of relaxation For some, the notion of relaxation may seem undeserved or feel like an unproductive use of time or even a chore; for others, it may simply seem too difficult to quiet the mind enough to relax. But learning to relax is one of the best ways to deal with stress and […]

Welcome to the Team This quarter we welcomed three new managers to our team.  Please join us in warmly welcoming them to the Destination family. Annica Larsson – Destination Mazda Vancouver, Service Manager Craig Poustie – Destination Toyota Burnaby, Body Shop Manager Jason Wong – Destination Auto Group (Shared Services), Accounting Manager   Promotions Congratulations […]

Welcome to the Team Victoria Murphy – Human Resources Generalist Victoria joined our group as a Human Resources Generalist in November 2021.  As she settles into her new role, over time she will transition into the main point of contact for our team members and department managers. Victoria will oversee matters related to recruitment and […]

  Destination Toyota Burnaby Toyota Burnaby is on path to winning the President’s Award for 2021, for a sixth time, on the back of both fixed and variable operations that are best in class across the country.   Community Highlight – Canadian Blood Services It was our pleasure to partner with Canadian Blood Services and […]