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April 28 is Canada’s National Day of Mourning
On April 28, take a moment to reflect and observe Canada's National Day of Mourning. This day commemorates and remembers all the workers who have been tragically lost, maimed, or...
Are you ready for March Break?
Can you feel the excitement? March break is coming up fast, and for many of us that means travel plans! Whether you're going someplace warm to beat the winter blues, or are sending your...
Lorne Edward Philpott 1930 – 2015
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Lorne Edward Philpott on Friday March 6th, 2015 at the age of 85 years in Calgary, Alberta. We remember Lorne with gratitude for...
Who Loves Zeppelin?
In our previous post, we asked this question: Approximately how many licensed taxis are on the road in Toronto? Answer: There are around 5,000 licensed taxis on the road in Toronto, which...
INTERESTING TRIVIA
Us older people need to learn something new every day... Just to keep the grey matter tuned up. Where did "Piss Poor" come from? Interesting history. They used to use urine to tan animal...
Farmers Insurance No longer Covering Dog Bites for Certain Breeds
Some insurers estimate that as many as one third of all liability claims on homeowners policies relate to dog bites. A recent change in the Farmers Insurance policy is surprising many dog...
1 Year After Devastating F3 Tornado; Goderich, ON Remembers
It has been a year since an F3 tornado hit Goderich, Ontario, one of the most powerful to hit the province in years. Today, the city will be hosting several events in remembrance of the...
Body Removed from Elliot Lake mall, more People Trapped but Hope of Survivors Remains
Who could have known that a trip to the Mall could turn into such a tragedy. For up to date details on the Elliott Lake mall disaster, click here. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the...
Consumers Indicate Fast Claims Processing is Most Valued when Dealing with Insurers
Canadian consumers identified fast claims processing as the most-valued feature when dealing with insurance companies, note new findings from InsurEye Inc. To get a fix on what consumers...
Is WestJet Canada’s Most Attractive Employer?
This year's winner of the Randstad Award for Canada's Most Attractive Employer is WestJet. Interested in knowing why? Check out this article to learn more about what WestJet has done to...
Economy Grew by Annualized 1.9 per cent in Q1
Statistics Canada says the economy grew at an annualized rate of 1.9 per cent in the first quarter, matching the previous quarter's growth rate and indicating that the recovery from the...
What rate does your Credit Card charge?
Canadian credit card fees are among highest in the world...what you need to know! Protect yourself by becoming aware of higher fees. To learn more, click here.
100th Anniversary of Titanic Sinking
April 15th will mark the 100th anniversary of the Titanic's sinking. For the complete article click on the link below. http://www.therecord.com/topic/rec_titanic "Staebler...
Hydro crews Work Through Night to Restore Power in Snow Covered Maritimes
From record temperatures in March to buried snowy Maritime provinces. 650 customers without power at height of the storm. To read more on the stormy weather in the Maritimes, click here....
Health Alert! Ground Beef Recall
As a result of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's (CFIA) investigation, the public warning issued on March 17, 2012 has been updated to provide details of over 135 affected products...
Travellers should be prepared for Air Canada strike (Updated 2024)
Updated: September 2024 On August 22, 2024, it was reported that 98% of Air Canada pilots voted in favour of a strike if a new deal wasn’t in place by the September 17 deadline. What...
Leap Year Facts and Traditions
Tobogganing in July and sunbathing in December are just some of the wacky phenomena we'd have to contend with if we didn't have leap years to keep our calendar in sync with the Earth's...
Facebook said to File for Mega IPO
Facebook is expected to submit paperwork to regulators on Wednesday morning for a US$5-billion initial public offering and has selected Morgan Stanley and four other bookrunners to handle...
Family won’t get Insurance Payout
No claim made; 'Accident' doesn't meet compensation criteria Despite some media reports the Shafia family, might receive payouts under Quebec's no-fault insurance system. The board says,...