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Blue Goose Scotch Nosing

May 31, 2010 by

The Honourable Order of the Blue Goose International, Ontario Pond held its 10th Annual Scotch Nosing at the Rosewater Room in Toronto on Apr. 8. More than 150 guests attended the sold-out event. They were treated to a four-course meal…

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Family First

May 31, 2010 by Laura Kupcis

At Cormier Adjusting Limited a familial environment means everybody is free to offer insight on how the company advances and grows.

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WICC Gala Dinner

May 31, 2010 by

WICC Ontario held its 14th annual gala dinner, Dream in Colour, on Apr. 14, 2010 at The Westin Harbour Castle Hotel in Toronto. WICC dinner cochair and evening emcee Michael Butler introduced WICC co-chair Carolyn Horan, who presented Rick Perciante,…

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Building on a Promise: Construction Surety Bonds

March 31, 2010 by

Suretyship is the act of legally becoming liable to one party for the debt, default or failure to perform of another party. There are many types of surety bonds, including fiduciary bonds, court bonds, permit bonds, licence bonds and tax…

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A stroke speculatively caused by an auto collision entitles victim to accident benefits: FSCO

March 31, 2010 by

The Financial Services Commission of Ontario (FSCO) has denied the appeal of an insurer that was ordered to pay auto insurance benefits to a man (now deceased) who suffered a stroke at about the same time he was involved in…

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On the scene (April 01, 2010)

March 31, 2010 by

Tracey Drew has been appointed director of sales for Cunningham Lindsey Canada, where she will be expanding the firm’s customer base across the country and increasing awareness of specialized claim solutions. Drew brings with her more than 25 years experience…

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Only one Class 4 impairment required for injury victim to be deemed catastrophically impaired: FSCO arbitrator

March 31, 2010 by

A person injured in a motor vehicle accident requires only one marked (i. e. Class 4) impairment to be considered catastrophically impaired, a Financial Services Commission of Ontario (FSCO) arbitrator has ruled. “[FSCO] Arbitrator [Elizabeth] Nastasi in Pastore and Aviva…

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CIAA’s Creative Strategic Plan Update

March 31, 2010 by Greg Merrithew

The Creative Strategic Plan (CSP) is moving forward as planned. The board met with members at the mid-year meeting in Toronto and appproval was obtained from members on the direction the CSP is mapped out to take. In the last…

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Group disability benefits can be deducted from income replacement benefits: FSCO

March 31, 2010 by

An Ontario arbitration decision has once again raised a question about the deductibility of collateral benefits. This time a decision determined that long-term benefits received from a group disability insurance plan underwritten by Sun Life can be deducted from income…

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Assured Automotive Group Grand Opening

March 31, 2010 by

More than 100 people came out on Feb. 24 for the Assured Automotive Group Grand Opening celebration. The event was the official launch for the new Assured Leaside facility. Located at 90 Wicksteed Ave in Toronto, the 5000 sq ft…

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Ontario arbitration case may have widened definition of ‘catastrophic impairment’

March 31, 2010 by

Ontario’s definition of a “catastrophic impairment” may have widened as a result of a recent decision by the Financial Services Commission of Ontario, lawyers are saying about the case of Aviva and Pastore. In Aviva and Pastore, a FSCO director…

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McCague Borlack LLP ski day

March 31, 2010 by

A great time was had by all at the third annual McCague Borlack LLP ski day at Alpine Ski Resort in Collingwood. The attendees lent support to the Canadian Cancer Society through the purchase of merchandise and raffle tickets at…


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