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The federal government says Canada will challenge recent increases to softwood lumber duties by the United States.

Calgary’s police chief has issued a grave warning about the potential impact of further restrictions on photo radar use in Alberta.

James Earl Jones, who overcame racial prejudice and a severe stutter to become a celebrated icon of stage and screen — eventually lending his deep, commanding voice to CNN, ‘The Lion King’ and Darth Vader — has died. He was 93.

A lawyer for Briane Harris said a decision on an appeal of the curler’s provisional suspension will likely be released in October by the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

Former fashion mogul Peter Nygard will have his case heard in a Winnipeg courtroom next month.

The 43rd Vancouver International Film Festival (Sept. 26th to Oct. 6th) features the world premiere of a film telling Tojo’s story. Directed by Mads K. Baekkevold, The Chef & the Daruma is screening as part of the Festival’s ‘Insights’ program.

U.S. property and casualty insurer PURE Insurance has expanded into Canada with home insurance for affluent homeowners whose properties are worth between $2 million and $100 million. Privilege Underwriters Reciprocal Exchange (PURE) announced its first international expansion outside of the…The post U.S. insurer enters Canada with affluent homeowners’ insurance, to offer auto in 2025 appeared first on Canadian Underwriter.

If you’ve been keeping your ear close to the ground, then you’ll have noticed the recent (sonic) boom in BC’s restaurant scene. Particularly, we’re talking about niche Japanese kissa inspired listening rooms: bars and cafes specifically designed for optimal record playing, promoting active music-listening and sound appreciation among their patrons. One of the more endearing […]

Insurers have handled double the amount of claims this summer compared to last year, according to the Insurance Bureau of Canada.  Approximately 228,000 insurance claims have been filed following this summer’s four major catastrophes: flooding in Toronto and southern Ontario,…The post Insurers handling record amounts of claims this summer appeared first on Canadian Underwriter.