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Ontario approves commercial fleet coverage for ride sharing

The Ontario government announced Thursday it has approved a regulatory change allowing “commercial fleet insurance to be offered for vehicles that can be hired through an online application.” Ontario auto insurers “can now develop insurance policies for purchase by ride-share companies,” the provincial government stated. “This closes the gap in auto insurance coverage for those […]

By Canadian Underwriter | July 7, 2016

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Compound beside Aden, Yemen international airport hit by suicide bomber

SANAA, Yemen – A suicide car bomber struck a military and security compound adjacent to the international airport in southern Yemeni port city of Aden on Wednesday, killing at least 10 people and setting off clashes with soldiers, medical and security officials said. No group immediately claimed responsibility for the attack, which came as Muslims […]

By Greg Meckbach | July 6, 2016

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Most polled Canadian drivers regard themselves as polite drivers, although that is not the view of fellow motorists

Almost everyone behind the wheel may consider themselves to be polite drivers, but that does not mean they have the same perception of fellow motorists sharing the road, suggest new survey findings issued Tuesday by Kanetix.ca. The survey found 98% of Canadian motorists taking part in the poll would rate themselves as polite drivers, notes […]

By Canadian Underwriter | July 5, 2016

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Automated public transit vehicles back on Toronto City Council agenda

A proposal to ask the Toronto Transit Commission to report on a plan for automated vehicle technology will be back before City Council next week. Toronto City Council’s executive committee voted June 28 in favour of requesting that the TTC report “to the Executive Committee by the fourth quarter of 2016 with respect to the […]

By Canadian Underwriter | July 4, 2016

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Canadian politicians agree in principle to increase employers’ Canada Pension Plan contributions

Less than a month after Ontario passed a law mandating participation for some employees in a province-sponsored pension plan, most of Canada’s premiers signed an agreement in principle, with the federal government, to increase contributions to the Canada Pension Plan. That agreement, signed last week in Vancouver, “means Ontario will abandon its project to go […]

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Maritime brokers group welcomes MacDougall’s Insurance as newest member

The Independent Insurance Brokers Inc.’s (IIBI) newest member is MacDougall’s Insurance, a family-operated insurance brokerage that has operated in Cape Breton since 1930, a move that extends IIBI’s reach to Cape Breton Island for the first time. Formed in 2000 as a strategic partnership of general insurance brokers operating throughout the Maritimes, IIBI’s partners are […]

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ICBC warns drivers to watch motorcyclists ‘for clues’

British Columbia’s government-run auto insurer is reminding motorcycle riders to ensure their helmets display proper labels and warning vehicle operators that motorcycle turn signals can be hard to see. If a motorcycle rider “shoulder checks or the motorcycle leans, the rider is probably planning to change lanes, adjust lane position or turn,” Insurance Corporation of […]

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Liberals look to force car makers to recall vehicles, and fine those that don’t

OTTAWA – The federal Liberals are moving to crack down on car companies and manufacturers and legally compel them to recall broken parts and vehicles. The government is proposing changes to the vehicle safety laws that would give it the power to order companies to recall vehicles and do the repairs at no cost to […]

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DesRosiers says Canadian auto sales set record in April, topped 200,000

TORONTO – DesRosiers Automotive Consultants says Canadian monthly auto sales hit a record in April, topping 200,000 for the first time. The automotive consulting firm says sales of cars and light trucks totalled 200,327, up six per cent from 189,072 in the same month last year. Light truck sales totalled 127,753 for April, up 16.3 […]

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Red River ‘expected to remain within its banks’ but snowmelt flooding closes Selkirk Park

There could be localized overland flooding in the western region of Manitoba, while the Red River is expected to peak in Winnipeg March 20 to 22, the Province of Manitoba stated Thursday in a release. “The Red River is expected to peak at Emerson between March 18 to 20 and at Ste. Agathe March 19 […]

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