A B.C. legislature committee looking into taxi and ride-hailing services has issued recommendations, including measures to improve accessibility for people with disabilities and services in small and rural communities.
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Downtown Edmonton apartment fire caused by ‘smoker’s materials’: EFRS
The fire that forced the evacuation of a downtown Edmonton apartment building was caused by “smoker’s materials,” fire officials said Thursday.
Rural crime in decline: southern Alberta RCMP
Rural crime is on the decline, the RCMP said in a media statement released by the Southern Alberta District (SAD) late Wednesday afternoon.
RCMP vehicle rammed while trying to stop swerving vehicle on Perimeter Highway
A dangerous driving incident along the Perimeter Highway on Tuesday ended with an RCMP vehicle being rammed and the suspect refusing to get out of their vehicle.
Don’t Miss Out on Top Drop, Hitting Downtown Vancouver Next Week!
Once again, the Roundhouse will be bringing together more than 40 producers and importers representing a dozen countries for the two-day Main Event, May 14th and 15th…Scramble to secure your spots before they sell out; then take a deep breath…and get stoked for a seriously good wine-fuelled evening!
Man allegedly used fake invoices and bills to steal more than $700,000 from Toronto not-for-profit organization
A man is accused of stealing over $700,000 from a Toronto not-for-profit organization using fake invoices and bills.
How do you stop a player like McDavid? By committee, Canucks say
The Vancouver Canucks accomplished a first on Wednesday — they prevented Connor McDavid from getting a shot on net.
Kelowna Actors Studio pays former teenage actor $55K for discrimination
The Kelowna Actors Studio will pay a former actor more than $55,000 over a discrimination case before the BC Human Rights Tribunal.Documents published by the tribunal last week finalize a settlement made between the theatre company and actor.Maurice Kimball, 14 at the time, was hired by Kelo…
Alberta auto brokers: Insurers want you to diversify your books
If Alberta brokers want to support their carriers as government hashes out its auto insurance reform options, they’re going to have to diversify their lines of business, insurer CEOs told attendees at the Insurance Brokers Association of Alberta Convention 2024…The post Alberta auto brokers: Insurers want you to diversify your books appeared first on Canadian Underwriter.
Insurers urge Atlantic Canadians to prepare for “extremely active” hurricane season
Colorado State University (CSU) are warning of an “extremely active” 2024 hurricane season, predicting a record number of 11 hurricanes, with five of them potentially being “major” (Category 3-5, with sustained winds of 180 km/h or higher). CSU researchers say…The post Insurers urge Atlantic Canadians to prepare for “extremely active” hurricane season appeared first on Canadian Underwriter.