A massive hailstorm that struck Calgary Aug. 5 resembles a storm in the city several years ago that cost Canadian P&C insurers about $1.2 billion in insured damage, according to the Northern Hail Project (NHP). “Preliminary findings indicate that the…The post Will Calgary hailstorm rival 2020’s $1.2 billion event? appeared first on Canadian Underwriter.
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Why this driver can’t collect benefits for his carjacking injuries
A car owner is not entitled to auto accident benefits (AB) for injuries sustained in a carjacking because his injuries were not directly caused by the use and operation of the motor vehicle, Ontario’s Licence Appeals Tribunal determined last Wednesday.…The post Why this driver can’t collect benefits for his carjacking injuries appeared first on Canadian Underwriter.
Flair defends flight cancellation at centre of B.C. dispute, says bird strikes did occur
A dispute over a cancelled Flair Airlines flight from Calgary to Vancouver last year – which the airline blamed on bird strikes that were never recorded in a federal database – hasn’t ended yet.
Police searching for arson suspect in Oak Bay, B.C.
Police near Victoria are asking for the public’s help as they investigate an attempted arson outside a business in Oak Bay.
Alberta man sees big benefits after receiving leading-edge pacemaker at Calgary hospital
Just two weeks after receiving a pacemaker in May, John Kebert was able to get back to his hikes he had missed so much.
Proud crowd: Large gathering kicks off week of Chatham-Kent Pride events
A large crowd turned out for a flag-raising kicking off a full week of Chatham-Kent Pride activities at the civic centre Monday.
Humans are making Sask. heat waves more common, ECCC system shows
Heat waves around Canada, including Saskatchewan, are becoming more common from human influence, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) says.
Bulldogs’ O’Brien wins gold with Canada
Brantford Bulldogs forward Jake O’Brien will be entering the OHL season on a high. O’Brien and his Canadian teammates recently captured the 2024 Hlinka Gretzky Cup by beating Czechia 2-1 in the gold medal game in Edmonton. O’Brien is the reigning OHL rookie of the year. The 17-year-old Toronto native scored 13 goals and added […]
Colleen Bready’s Forecast: summer temperatures return to Manitoba
After last week’s abrupt shot of cooler temperatures, summer gets back on track this week in Winnipeg and southern Manitoba.
