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Quebec pounded by winter storm, premier acknowledges need for better response
March 16, 2017 Morgan Lowrie - THE CANADIAN PRESSMONTREAL – Heavy snow continued to fall Wednesday as Quebec emergency crews struggled to cope with a fatal winter storm that paralyzed traffic and left hundreds of motorists stranded in their cars overnight. Environment Canada said southwestern, central and eastern…
Government of Canada launches new public awareness campaign on flood risks
November 23, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterCanada’s Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Ralph Goodale, has announced a new public awareness campaign called Flood Ready, aimed at increasing Canadians’ knowledge of flood risks. Goodale announced the campaign on Monday in a video message to participants…
Montreal taxi industry to meet Tuesday to discuss Uber deal
September 13, 2016 The Canadian PressMONTREAL – Representatives of Montreal’s taxi industry are scheduled to meet Tuesday to draft a response to the recent deal between the provincial government and ride-hailing company Uber. Taxi drivers are almost unanimously against the agreement, which allows Uber to…
Intact Service Centre opens in Ottawa, two more planned for Toronto and Montreal
July 11, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterIntact Financial Corporation (IFC) announced on Monday that the second Intact Service Centre has opened in Canada, this time in Ottawa. The first service centre opened in Calgary this February. With the launch of the new Intact Service Centre, Intact…
Sovereign General Insurance Company Quebec Broker Event, June 2, 2016
June 2, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterThe Sovereign General held its Quebec Broker Event at the Terrasses Bonsecours in the Old Port of Montreal June 2nd, 2016. Guests relished the opportunity to exchange and connect while enjoying the breathtaking views of the St-Lawrence River and the…