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Police Alert: Airbags are being Stolen from a Popular Model of Car
The Guelph Police Service has issued an alert after at least 10 airbags were stolen out of vehicles over the past weekend. Police are saying that Honda Civics were specifically targeted,...
HEADS UP: Automatic Ontario Licence Plate Renewals begin on July 1
Ontario drivers are being reminded to ensure their licence plate is renewed before July 1, 2024 or face a $110 fine. That’s because the province is converting to automatic plate renewals,...
Safety Tips for the Total Solar Eclipse on April 8, 2024
An extremely rare astronomical event will occur in parts of southern Ontario on Monday, April 8, 2024, when the moon will completely cover the sun, creating a total solar eclipse! While...
What You Need to Know About OPCF 49 and DCPD
Beginning January 1, 2024, auto insurance policyholders in Ontario will have more choice when it comes to their coverage. The Ontario government has introduced an optional endorsement for...
Updated Backyard Fire Rules in Waterloo Region
Residents in Waterloo Region have different rules for backyard fires depending on the city or township they live in. The regulations range from no permit needed to requiring a permit to...
Insurance Company Reactions to Auto Theft in Ontario
Car thefts continue to rise across Ontario and insurance companies are developing new ways to help address the problem. In response, some insurance companies are imposing a high-risk...
Be Aware of Ontario-based Door-to-Door Scams
Opening the door to an unknown person can be unnerving. It becomes even more uncomfortable when the stranger on the other side begins the interaction with high pressure sales tactics like...
Renew Your Ontario Driver’s Licence and Licence Plate
Ontario has stopped mailing out driver's licence and plate renewal notices, making it more important than ever to keep track of expiry dates. In addition, the Ontario Provincial Police are...
Body Removed from Elliot Lake mall, more People Trapped but Hope of Survivors Remains
Who could have known that a trip to the Mall could turn into such a tragedy. For up to date details on the Elliott Lake mall disaster, click here. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the...
Consumers Indicate Fast Claims Processing is Most Valued when Dealing with Insurers
Canadian consumers identified fast claims processing as the most-valued feature when dealing with insurance companies, note new findings from InsurEye Inc. To get a fix on what consumers...
Is WestJet Canada’s Most Attractive Employer?
This year's winner of the Randstad Award for Canada's Most Attractive Employer is WestJet. Interested in knowing why? Check out this article to learn more about what WestJet has done to...
Economy Grew by Annualized 1.9 per cent in Q1
Statistics Canada says the economy grew at an annualized rate of 1.9 per cent in the first quarter, matching the previous quarter's growth rate and indicating that the recovery from the...
Workers’ EI history to affect claim under new rules
Rule changes expected to be in place by 2013 stem from EI reform announced in March budget. To view the complete story click here.
Canada Post clerk Fired for Nasty Facebook Posts
You may want to think twice of what you post on Facebook. Even if you think you are restricting access to a select few people, you are leaving a digital trail that can come back and bite...
100th Anniversary of Titanic Sinking
April 15th will mark the 100th anniversary of the Titanic's sinking. For the complete article click on the link below. http://www.therecord.com/topic/rec_titanic "Staebler...
Hydro crews Work Through Night to Restore Power in Snow Covered Maritimes
From record temperatures in March to buried snowy Maritime provinces. 650 customers without power at height of the storm. To read more on the stormy weather in the Maritimes, click here....
Ontario Police Collaborate to Bust Niagara-Area Chop Shop
Have you ever wondered what happens to a stolen vehicle. For some they are taken on a joy ride and usually recovered abandoned. As for High-end vehicles they usually end up in...
Facebook said to File for Mega IPO
Facebook is expected to submit paperwork to regulators on Wednesday morning for a US$5-billion initial public offering and has selected Morgan Stanley and four other bookrunners to handle...
Family won’t get Insurance Payout
No claim made; 'Accident' doesn't meet compensation criteria Despite some media reports the Shafia family, might receive payouts under Quebec's no-fault insurance system. The board says,...