A man is fighting for his life after falling about 30 feet in an air duct at the Olympic Stadium on Monday, authorities say.
Month: April 2024
Flood watch issued for Lake Nipissing shoreline
Water level on Lake Nipissing has increased by 31 centimetres since April 12.
Ontario and Ottawa release joint statement moving forward on Hwy. 413
An agreement between the provincial and federal governments will see Premier Doug Ford’s flagship Highway 413 move forward with a joint working group dedicated to minimizing environmental impacts.
May Broker Bash – GTA
May Broker Bash Join us on Thursday, May 30th at The Fifth Social Club as we celebrate Broker Bash, the networking event for the insurance industry. All industry professionals are welcome. When Thursday, May 30th 5:00 PM Where The Fifth Social Club 225 Richmond…The post May Broker Bash – GTA appeared first on Canadian Underwriter.
B.C. fraudster who lured investors with promise to help homeless fined by securities regulator
A Vancouver woman whose company duped investors by promising big returns on real-estate deals that would help to house the homeless has been ordered to pay nearly $626,000 after the British Columbia Securities Commission deemed the operation a Ponzi scheme.
What’s on Dec? | Episode 14 | Flood: An Indigenous perspective
Indigenous communities in Canada are disproportionately affected by flood risk. Federal government statistics show that about 10% of Canadians live in high-risk flood zones, but the inverse is true for First Nations people — 90% live in high-risk flood areas. …The post What’s on Dec? | Episode 14 | Flood: An Indigenous perspective appeared first on Canadian Underwriter.
Why an auto insured didn’t have to help with his insurer’s defence
An Ontario court has set aside a judgement of almost $155,000 that an auto insurer obtained against its insured for not complying with a legal obligation to participate in the insurer’s defence. In this case, the insured was not driving…The post Why an auto insured didn’t have to help with his insurer’s defence appeared first on Canadian Underwriter.
Saskatoon police investigate string of weekend assaults and stabbings
The serious assaults unit of the Saskatoon police is investigating a series of violent assaults and stabbings that occurred over the weekend.
Otonabee Conservation issues flood watch for Trent-Severn Waterway in Peterborough area
Otonabee Conservation warns flooding is possible for the Kawartha Lakes from the Tri-Lakes (Buckhorn, Pigeon and Chemong) eastward to the Otonabee and Trent Rivers and Rice Lake.
E-scooters make their return to the streets of Saskatoon
One of Saskatoon’s two operators says their e-scooters are now back on the streets.