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Liz Weston: Is your financial adviser really helping you?
By Liz Weston Of Nerdwallet THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Stock market crashes don't just test investors' mettle. Abrupt downturns also can reveal what kind of financial adviser you have. Some people will discover, to their horror, that they've been dealing with outright...
FDA approves pill for aggressive breast cancer that’s spread
By Linda A. Johnson THE ASSOCIATED PRESS U.S. regulators on Friday approved a new drug for an aggressive type of breast cancer that's spread in the body _ including into the brain, where it's especially tough to treat. The Food and Drug Administration said Tukysa, a...
Insurance companies cut group health plan premiums as claims fall
By Tara Deschamps THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO _ Canadian insurance companies are slashing premiums in a bid to help small- and medium-sized businesses grappling with COVID-19. The declining use of dental benefits and some extended health care benefits have pushed the...
RSA Canada announces relief measures for Canadians in response to the COVID-19 crisis
The global impact of COVID-19 has been unprecedented and has drastically affected the daily lives of Canadians. Today, RSA Canada is announcing measures to help alleviate some of the burden that Canadians are facing as a result of the pandemic. This includes financial...
Manulife helping those on the frontlines
Manulife has set up the St. Mary's COVID-19 fund to help those on the frontlines, who are battling the virus. Every dollar donated will be matched by Manulife, up to $200,000. St. Mary's General Hospital in Kitchener is the referral centre for specialized respiratory...
Ontario allows auto insurance companies to provide rebates due to pandemic
Finance Minister Rod Phillips says he will be watching to see companies’ responses
HeyBryan & Duuo Announce Launch Plans for Duuo Gig Insurance – the First On Demand Gig…
Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - April 16, 2020) - HEYBRYAN MEDIA INC. (CSE: HEY) (OTCQB: HEYBF) (FSE: 9HB) ("HeyBryan" or the "Company"), the creator of the HeyBryan app that connects consumers with home maintenance experts to complete small tasks...
LTO Closure due to COVID-19 – Is title insurance the solution?
What happens to a property transfer or mortgage financing if the Land Title Office (LTO) is closed and no longer able to accept registrations? Although we are not aware of any current plans for LTO closure, given the number of businesses that have closed due to...
ICBC takes further steps to reduce financial burden for drivers during pandemic
ICBC, in partnership with the Government of B.C., is making further changes to help ease the financial hardship customers are experiencing during the COVID-19 pandemic. For customers needing more relief than the 90-day payment deferral, ICBC will be waiving the $30...
Green Shield Canada Commits $500,000 To Support Communities impacted By COVID-19
TORONTO, ONTARIO, APRIL 15, 2020 – With the COVID-19 crisis continuing to cause unprecedented challenges, Green Shield Canada (GSC) is committing $500,000 to support communities across Canada impacted by the pandemic. This support includes: Financial contributions to...
