Often described by Canadian property and casualty risk professionals as ‘uncertain,’ ‘volatile,’ and even just plain ‘weird,’ the post-pandemic era now has a name — we’re in a poly-crisis. “Here’s a short definition of what poly-crisis means — it comes…The post In the poly-crisis era, what are the odds of stagflation? appeared first on Canadian Underwriter.
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Canadian man who stole millions with fake psychic fraud scam gets 10 years
A former Montreal resident has been sentenced to 10 years in a United States federal prison for a multi-decade fraud that manipulated more than one million Americans into sending money to fake psychics.
Letters April 17, 2024: ‘Trudeau missed a dress-up opportunity on budget day’
Bank robber This week, Finance Minister Freeland presented her budget for the Trudeau government. I thought that PM Trudeau would enter the House of Commons dressed up as a bank robber. After all, all he is doing is stealing from the people. Jeffrey Anderson (It’s a legal sort of stealing.) Bring out the clowns Well […]
Police investigating shooting near Butcher Crescent residence
Brantford police are investigating a report of gunshots being fired outside a Butcher Crescent residence. Police received a 911 call about possible gunfire outside the residence at about 4:20 p.m. on April 16. Officers responding to the call obtained a photograph of a suspect vehicle believed to be involved in the incident. The vehicle is […]
Here’s how Edmonton is preparing to battle wildfire season
The City of Edmonton says it’s ready to take on wildfire season as another dry spring causes grass fires and bans in the capital region.
Charges possible for 3 officers after fatal Abbotsford police pursuit, IIO says
Three police officers may face charges in connection to an August 2022 pursuit in Abbotsford that ended with two people dead, the Independent Investigations Office of B.C. announced Tuesday.
World’s top Ironman athletes coming to Ottawa in 2025
The Canadian stop on the Ironman circuit, previously held at Mont-Tremblant, Que., will move to the national capital on Aug. 3, 2025.
E-scooters hit streets of Saskatoon as part of city pilot project
The pilot project in the city started in May 2023 and 100,000 kilometres were logged within the first month.
Grocery inflation slows in March, but price growth at restaurants remains strong
Inflation on groceries continued to slow in March, rising just 1.9 per cent compared with a year earlier.
Origin and Cause Announces the Appointment of Ryan Dobson as Vice President of Western Canada
CALGARY, AB, APRIL 16, 2024/insPRESS/ – Origin and Cause, Canada’s largest forensic engineering and fire investigation firm, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ryan Dobson, CFEI, CVFI as the new Vice President of Western Canada. In his new role,…The post Origin and Cause Announces the Appointment of Ryan Dobson as Vice President of Western Canada appeared first on Canadian Underwriter.