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1,000 homes evacuated in Quebec’s Laurentians region over fears dike could burst

December 4, 2023 by The Canadian Press

MONTREAL – Residents of two municipalities in Quebec’s Laurentians region have been ordered to leave their homes because of the risk a nearby dike could burst. The evacuation order was issued Sunday night for about 1,000 homes near the Kiamika

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Electric truck/bus maker cuts jobs

November 27, 2023 by THE CANADIAN PRESS

MONTREAL – The Lion Electric Co. says it is cutting 150 jobs or about 10% of its total workforce in a move to reduce costs and improve its ability to reach its profitability objectives. Lion Electric chief executive and founder

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What worries Canadian businesses about Quebec’s language law

November 22, 2023 by Jason Contant

Quebec’s recently enacted French-language law is causing some Canadian businesses concerns about compliance and even fear of losing employees, a new business risk report from Beazley suggested. Bill 96, An Act respecting French, the official and common language of Québec,

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Quebec to improve forest fire adaptation after record-breaking wildfire season

November 15, 2023 by The Canadian Press

Quebec’s forest fire prevention agency says the area burned by wildfires this year was greater than the previous 20 years combined. SOPFEU director general Eric Rousseau told reporters today that some 4.5 million hectares of land burned during this year’s

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Why more Canadian drivers are using winter tires

November 14, 2023 by Jason Contant

Winter tire use in Canada is increasing, with 71% of polled Canadian drivers outside of Quebec now using winter tires, up from 63% in 2022, according to a survey conducted by Leger for the Tire and Rubber Association of Canada

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The Top 10 stolen cars in Canada

November 14, 2023 by Alyssa DiSabatino

For the second year in a row, the Honda CR-V was the most stolen vehicle in Canada, according to Équité Association.  The auto insurance fraud prevention organization today announced its Top 10 Most Stolen Vehicles in Canada, which now includes

Forest fires cause air quality concerns across Quebec and Ontario
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Quebec mayor, 23, resigns mid-mandate due to burnout from managing wildfires 

November 9, 2023 by The Canadian Press

CHAPAIS, Que. – One of Quebec’s youngest mayors announced Wednesday she will be stepping down next week, suffering the effects of burnout from handling last summer’s historic wildfire season in her northern community.   Isabelle Lessard was acclaimed in 2021 as

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Brokerage, carrier partner up to offer digital auto coverage

November 7, 2023 by Jason Contant

Square One Insurance Services and Zurich Canada have partnered to offer personal auto insurance to Ontario drivers, with a Quebec and Alberta rollout planned for early 2024. “What sets this offering apart is our fully digital experience that allows our

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Behind the scenes of Hub’s latest Canadian acquisition

November 6, 2023 by Jason Contant

In a bid to shore up its personal and commercial insurance capabilities, Hub International Limited has acquired the assets of Quebec-based D’Onofrio Insurance Inc. Located in Laval, Que., D’Onofrio Insurance is an independent brokerage offering personal and commercial insurance to

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Coastal storms: Could U.S. scenario happen here?

November 1, 2023 by Philip Porado

Increasing intensity of hurricanes making landfall along the U.S. coastline, sparked largely by climate change, has resulted in significant insured losses for several years. And storms seem to be getting worse. That trend impacts insurability and, going forward, “property values

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How to build environments that reduce staircase injuries

October 31, 2023 by By Dr. Andrew Huntley and Claire Miller, 30 Forensic Engineering

As research drives new ways to build staircases that can prevent slip-and-falls, Canada’s building codes should be updated accordingly to reflect the safer designs. The importance of code updates is illustrated by falls on stairs, which in Ontario alone led

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How Quebec’s language law may affect outside insurance providers

October 30, 2023 by Jason Contant

Quebec’s recently enacted language law is creating concerns that smaller insurance providers may consider pulling out of the province. Bill 96 (Law 14), An Act respecting French, the official and common language of Québec, came into effect June 1. Under