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B.C. monopoly makes drivers retrieve their own records By Tom Fletcher | Victoria News Private insurers say they would be happy to take B.C. Attorney General David Eby up on his challenge to compete with ICBC for optional insurance, if the Crown corporation would...
Read moreTens of thousands of Manitoba residents outside Winnipeg, including its rural First Nations communities, are still without power days after a massive snowstorm.
Rural Manitoba, Canada still without power after snowstorm
Tens of thousands of Manitoba residents outside Winnipeg, including its rural First Nations communities, are still without power days after a massive snowstorm. At least 250 000 were left without power after an unprecedented snowstorm hit Manitoba, Canada. Heavy and...
Are insurance companies ready to handle a major disaster?
By Cindy White CALGARY (660 NEWS) – What would happen to insurance companies if Canada is hit by a major catastrophe? While the Calgary floods of 2013 and the Fort McMurray wildfire hit insurance companies hard, a report from the University of Calgary warns larger...
How to winterize your RV
Summer has come to an end and the camping season is over for most of us. Before you put your trailer or motorhome in storage, make sure you take the time to protect it for the winter. While it seems like a lot of work, the extra effort you put in now will protect your...
ICBC encourages drivers to be prepared for changing road conditions over the Thanksgiving long weekend
As British Columbians get ready to celebrate Thanksgiving this weekend, ICBC is advising drivers that they may encounter challenging road conditions as they travel throughout the province. The Thanksgiving long weekend has historically been one of the more dangerous...
Read moreMarking the 500th anniversary of the death of Leonardo da Vinci, the Louvre Museum has completed major renovations of the Salle des États, where the Mona Lisa is displayed. The work was carried out with the support of AXA, which is also a sponsor of a retrospective of the Italian master’s career.
The Mona Lisa’s new showcase
Marking the 500th anniversary of the death of Leonardo da Vinci, the Louvre Museum has completed major renovations of the Salle des États, where the Mona Lisa is displayed. The work was carried out with the support of AXA, which is also a sponsor of a retrospective of...
Canadian Federation of Independent Business joins Driving Choice campaign
VANCOUVER, Oct. 8, 2019 /CNW/ - Driving Choice is pleased to announce that the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) has joined as a partner of the campaign calling for more choice and competition in auto insurance in British Columbia (BC). Like most...
Consumers, tech companies look to life beyond the Social Insurance Number
Christopher Reynolds The Canadian Press In the wake of data breaches at both of Canada’s credit monitoring agencies, some experts say the problem isn’t theft of social insurance numbers and other information, but rather our approach to proving who we are. As social...
Stay Safe, Drive Sober This Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend
Happy Thanksgiving! Ever wonder why the Americans celebrate Thanksgiving Day in November, and we celebrate in October? In the 1870s, the US Thanksgiving Day tradition began, and Canada, not wanting to appear rude, quickly followed suit. From 1879 to 1898, Canadian...
Insurance brokerage Hub bulking up Canadian benefits business with acquisition spree
Geoff Zochodne, Postmedia News (gzochodne@postmedia.com) The biggest insurance brokerage in Canada has been on a dealmaking blitz that may only be about halfway done, according to the company’s Ontario chairman. Chicago-based Hub International Ltd. sells insurance,...
