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Aviva marketing team-branded home, auto insurance to fans of Raptors, Maple Leafs

Aviva Canada Inc. announced Wednesday it is offering “team-branded” home and auto insurance directly to fans of Toronto’s Raptors and Maple Leafs teams. In a partnership with Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment, Aviva Agency Services Inc. will offer and administer home and auto insurance online. The insurance will be underwritten by S&Y Insurance Company, a […]

By Canadian Underwriter | January 19, 2017

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Canadian Coast Guard safely rescues crew members from grounded tanker

The Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) has reported that six crew members have been safety rescued after a tanker ran aground off Nova Scotia on Sunday. In a series of tweets, CCG reported that the vessel Arca 1 ran aground off Sydney Mines, N.S. The Joint Rescue Co-ordination Centre Halifax tasked a Cormorant helicopter and CCG […]

By Canadian Underwriter | January 9, 2017

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New Brunswick government recommends winter tires but won’t make them mandatory

FREDERICTON – New Brunswick is resisting renewed calls to make snow tires mandatory, as provinces across the country take different legislative approaches to the annual slip and slide of winter driving. Green Leader David Coon says, just like seatbelts, mandatory winter tires would make it safer for motorists. “Everyone knows that if you have winter […]

By Canadian Underwriter | December 14, 2016

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Critical infrastructure in Europe ‘currently not a priority’ for terrorists: Europol

THE HAGUE, Netherlands – The Islamic State group is likely to carry out new attacks in the European Union in the near future, probably targeting countries that are members of the U.S.-led coalition fighting the extremist organization in Syria and Iraq, EU police agency Europol said in a report published Friday. “Estimates from some intelligence […]

By Canadian Underwriter | December 2, 2016

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Transport Canada does not systematically consult with stakeholders like insurers on vehicle safety standards: Auditor General

Transport Canada (TC) does not develop motor vehicle safety standards to respond to emerging risks and issues in a timely manner and does not systematically consult with important stakeholders, such as insurers, according to the Auditor General of Canada’s latest report. On Tuesday, Michael Ferguson, the Auditor General of Canada, released seven fall reports, including […]

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Updated new vehicle sales in Canada for October show smaller drop

RICHMOND HILL, Ont. – DesRosiers Automotive figures for new vehicle sales in Canada in October – including previously unavailable sales numbers by Ford – saw a 5.2 per cent decline compared with the same month last year. An earlier version of the report on Tuesday, which excluded Ford sales, had shown a 5.7 per cent […]

By Jason Contant | November 4, 2016

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Most Canadians “decidedly supportive” of distracted driving legislation, majority want distracted walking laws: poll

Canadians are “decidedly supportive” of the legislation that bans drivers from using hand-held devices in every province, and a majority believe the time has come to implement distracted walking legislation in their municipality, according to a new Canada-wide poll. Released on Wednesday, the poll from Vancouver-based Insights West was based on an online survey conducted […]

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Hyundai recalls 74,000 cars in Canada and U.S.; sunroofs can fly into traffic

DETROIT – Hyundai is recalling more than 74,000 midsize cars in Canada and the U.S. due to the possibility for panoramic glass sunroofs to come loose and fly into traffic. The recall covers certain Sonata midsize cars from the 2015 and 2016 model years, including gas-electric hybrids. The South Korean automaker says the recall affects […]

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Manitobans taking advantage of low-interest Winter Tire Program

The Government of Manitoba’s goal to enhance road safety is advancing with the announcement that 53,000-plus loans have been processed for provincial residents taking advantage of the low-interest Winter Tire Program. Helping Manitobans equip their vehicles with snow tires, the ultimate goal of the program is fewer winter collisions and safer roads, Crown services minister […]

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Faulty breather valve suspected cause of Formula One Grand Prix fire

SEPANG, Malaysia — A faulty valve is suspected as the cause of a dangerous fire that engulfed the Renault of Kevin Magnussen during Friday’s opening practice session at the Malaysian Formula One Grand Prix. Magnussen made a regulation stop in pit lane and the car was being pushed toward the team garage when flames emerged […]

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