ST. JOHN’S, N.L. – A climatologist says the wildfires that have been burning for more than two weeks in central Newfoundland could be a sign of what’s to come as the province feels the impacts of climate change. Joel Finnis, an associate professor at Memorial University in St. John’s, N.L., said in an interview that […]
By Jason Contant | August 15, 2022
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Women in Insurance Cancer Crusade’s (WICC) 24th annual gala, along with an accompanying sold-out raffle and online auction, raised a six-figure sum for cancer research, the organization said in a press release. All $150,000 in donated funds from the June 29 event went directly to support cancer research in partnership with the Canadian Cancer Society’s […]
By Phil | August 15, 2022
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Managers are in the best position to help their employees’ social and emotional needs in the hybrid workplace, but managers themselves need more support, too, said a recent blog from Harvard Business Review. In this hybrid work world, it can be very difficult, if not impossible, for a corporate leadership team to facilitate deep connection […]
By Jason Contant | August 15, 2022
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Although there has been some easing in supply chain issues around the world, other disruptions are coming into play, a marine expert from Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) told Canadian Underwriter in an interview. One major disruption is escalating tensions between China and Taiwan, including China’s conducting of large-scale military exercises around the island […]
By Jason Contant | August 15, 2022
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VALCOURT, Que. – Work at BRP Inc. factories will likely stay at a standstill until next week after a cyberattack that the Sea-Doo maker reported Monday. “Our teams continue working around the clock to resolve the situation and have made progress restoring some of our servers,” spokeswoman Biliana Necheva said in a release Wednesday afternoon […]
By Jason Contant | August 12, 2022
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Insurers of large-scale commercial and residential construction projects are facing emerging complexity tied to the use of advanced building methods and materials designed to improve energy efficiency. All levels of government are encouraging improved energy efficiencies for new structures and setting both short-term incentives and long-term minimum requirements, noted Steve Schmelzle, practice leader of construction […]
By Phil | August 12, 2022
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Hub International has strengthened its credit insurance and risk management capabilities by acquiring Ottawa-based Jaimac Risk Management Inc. Chicago-based global brokerage Hub announced the acquisition Friday. Jaimac is an independent insurance brokerage specializing in risk management and credit insurance for companies with unique risk-mitigation needs. Jaimac president Paul Turner and the Jaimac team will join […]
By Jason Contant | August 12, 2022
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TORONTO – Unifor is calling for a national auto strategy, and a dedicated federal government ministry to lead it, at a time of “significant and uncertain change” in the industry amid the transition to electric vehicles. The recommendations are contained in Unifor’s new auto policy released Thursday, a day after Canada’s largest private-sector union elected […]
By Jason Contant | August 12, 2022
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With travel demand on the rise in the wake of easing COVID-19 restrictions, a larger percentage of Canadians are opting for overseas journeys. The number of Canadian residents returning by air from abroad at kiosk-equipped airports totalled 901,300 in June 2022, 15 times greater than the same period last year, according to a StatsCan report. […]
By Phil | August 11, 2022
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PENTICTON – Drones are helping map hot spots in a wildfire burning in British Columbia’s Okanagan region as cooler conditions helped firefighters elsewhere in the province bring blazes under control. Crews were making progress on several wildfires Wednesday, including a blaze near Lytton that broke out nearly a month ago and destroyed several properties. But […]
By Jason Contant | August 11, 2022
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