Topic Claims Canada Archive
‘Aggressive’ wildfire shuts B.C. highway as military and officials set to meet
July 17, 2023 by Jason ContantThe BC Wildfire Service says an “aggressive” fire that exploded in size over the weekend has cut off a highway on the central coast, while more than a dozen new blazes have been sparked since Sunday. The service says Highway…
How Canadian P&C insurers are tackling record auto thefts
July 17, 2023 by Jason ContantAfter the Canadian P&C insurance industry paid out a record $1 billion for auto theft in 2022, some insurers are tackling the issue by offering discounts for consumers installing a tracking system or applying surcharges for those who don’t equip…
Tornado hits suburban Ottawa neighbourhood, damaging 125 homes and scattering debris
July 14, 2023 by Mia Rabson and Liam Fox - THE CANADIAN PRESSOTTAWA – The remains of totalled fences, blown-out windows and ripped-off roofs were scattered across a south-end neighbourhood in Ottawa on Thursday after a tornado hit with little warning. After the skies had cleared, families sat out on their porches…
B.C. expected to request Ottawa’s help with worsening wildfires
July 13, 2023 by The Canadian PressVANCOUVER – Canada’s Emergency Preparedness Minister says he is expecting a “fairly substantive” request for help from British Columbia as wildfires worsen. Bill Blair tells The Canadian Press the government operations centre has been in discussions with the province for…
Quebec landslides bring insurance coverage questions into focus
July 12, 2023 by Jason ContantWith heavy rains triggering flooding and landslides in parts of Quebec, some clients may understandably have questions about which perils are covered under their insurance policies. Certain types of water damage are typically covered, while coverage for overland flooding or…
Human error may have caused data breach involving thousands in P.E.I.
July 11, 2023 by The Canadian PressCHARLOTTETOWN – Prince Edward Island says the personal information belonging to thousands of people may have been part of a privacy breach caused by human error. It says the information of 5,600 clients enrolled in a provincial employment program was…
Is spilling coffee on yourself at a drive-thru an auto ‘accident’?
July 10, 2023 by Jason ContantOntario’s Licence Appeal Tribunal (LAT) has ruled in favour of Co-operators in an accident benefits case after finding a driver’s use and operation of his vehicle did not directly cause his injuries and thus did not meet the definition of…
B.C. wildfires prompt evacuation orders for two regions
July 10, 2023 by The Canadian PressThe Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako and the Regional District of Cariboo have issued evacuation orders this weekend due to wildfires in British Columbia. The Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako says the danger posed by the Tsah Creek wildfire has prompted an…
Will powerful Alberta tornado be declared a Cat?
July 7, 2023 by Jason ContantA powerful Canada Day tornado that swept through a section of rural Alberta likely won’t result in much insured damage despite strong winds that reached an estimated 275 km/h. The EF4 tornado tore through an area south of Didsbury, Alta.…
Record-breaking wildfire season will continue to burn hot for months: officials
July 6, 2023 by The Canadian PressOTTAWA – Natural Resources Canada says the country’s record-breaking wildfire season will continue to be abnormally intense throughout July and into August. The projections are based on anticipated high temperatures, dry conditions and historical comparisons. The risk is expected to…
Mitigation efforts continue at Suncor in wake of cyberattack
July 5, 2023 by The Canadian PressCALGARY – Canada’s top technical authority on cybersecurity says it is working closely with Suncor Energy Inc. in the aftermath of a high-profile systems breach at the energy giant. The Canadian Centre for Cyber Security says it can’t disclose details…
Fierce blaze damages several businesses, forces evacuation in B.C. city
July 4, 2023 by The Canadian PressVERNON, B.C. – A restaurant, boutique, salon and costume shop are among the businesses believed to have been destroyed in an early morning fire in downtown Vernon, B.C. Flames broke out in the commercial building at about 2:30 a.m., blanketing…