A massive rainstorm which flooded roads, basements and businesses in the city Tuesday is raising questions about Toronto’s preparedness when it comes to major weather events.
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Province proposes changes to commercial auto insurance
An expert panel on Quebec auto insurance welcomes a proposed recommendation to introduce four new, streamlined categories of commercial vehicles in the province. “The panel…welcomes SAAQ’s efforts to refine its method of calculating the insurance contributions for commercial vehicles so…The post Province proposes changes to commercial auto insurance appeared first on Canadian Underwriter.
‘Tragic trend’ of fatal crashes prompts plea from B.C. Highway Patrol
Mounties who patrol B.C.’s highways are urging drivers in the province to slow down amid a “tragic trend” of recent, fatal crashes.
2024 Emmy Awards nominations: ‘Shōgun’ and ‘The Bear’ take spotlight
Emmy-winning actors Tony Hale and Sheryl Lee Ralph announced the 2024 nominations, with projects like ‘Baby Reindeer,’ ‘Abbott Elementary’ and ‘Fallout’ scoring honours.
Peel police seize 71 firearms in major firearms investigation
Peel Regional Police have announced their largest seizure of illegal firearms with 71 guns seized along with ammunition.
Toronto flooding: DVP reopens for morning commute after torrential rainfall
The Don Valley Parkway has reopened on Wednesday morning after major rainfall caused a portion of the roadway to flood with cars trapped.
Festival co-ordinator position recommended
The tall ships are coming back, and Brockville needs both volunteers and a paid co-ordinator to make the festival work, city councillors said Tuesday. Council’s general committee is recommending the city hire a festival and events co-ordinator to oversee the 2025 Tall Ships Festival. The recommendation now heads to the full council for a final […]
Wildfire prompts evacuations on reserve near Spences Bridge, B.C.
The Cook’s Ferry Indian Band has issued an evacuation order for its Nicoelton reserve as two wildfires burn north of Spences Bridge, B.C.
B.C. judge denies status for victims’ families in Pickton evidence application
A Supreme Court judge has dismissed applications by relatives of Robert Pickton’s victims to intervene in court proceedings over the RCMP’s plans to destroy evidence from the investigation into the serial killer.
Fire fears grow as South Coast faces prospect of rain-free July
B.C. has seen little rain so far this month, and on the South Coast, may not get any before the end of July, raising concerns as the wildfire risk spikes.
