Driving can be daunting during the winter months. All the slippery roads, black ice, snow and slush can cause great frustration and anxiety for a driver. Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC)...
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Top Safety Picks for 2012
With the start of a new year many car dealerships are having promotions to clear out their 2012 vehicles. If you're in the market for a new vehicle check out this article for the top...
5 Scams to Avoid After Frankenstorm
The aftermath of Hurricane Sandy is overwhelming: millions without power, 38 deaths and thousands of canceled flights. Many organizations government, private and nonprofit are rushing to...
10 Tips to Protect Against Fire: IBC
With the weather getting colder outside alot of us have now turned on our furnaces and are using our woodstoves and fireplaces. Each year fire claims many lives and causes thousands of...
Fake Auto Insurance on the Rise
How well do you know your Insurance provider? Do you trust that they are a reputible company? Routine traffic stops by members of the Southern Georgian Bay auxiliary unit of the Ontario...
Top Safety Rating For 2012
Our vehicles carry around our most precious cargo of all, our families. Here are the Top Safety picks for 2012 as chosen by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
Young Parents more Likely to Drive Tired: Survey
In the height of the summer holiday season, people are packing up their families and heading to the cottage or going on road trips. A recent survey reveals a number of Ontario parents who...
Would Insurer’s payout if rescuers damaged your car?
We've all seen or heard about children or pets that have been left in a car on a hot day. But if rescuers are forced to damage your vehicle, in those situations, to get them out, will your...
ICLR launches new website on basement flooding
Check out the new website to help reduce the chances of experiencing basement flooding or other types of water damage.
Canadians should learn more about Vehicle Safety Features: Traffic Research Group
Are you aware of all the safety features of your vehicle? A recent polls shows that Canadians aren't familiar with all the safety features on their cars. To read the complete story click...
Toronto Police Charge Woman for Driving a E-bike while over the legal Blood Alcohol Limit
Toronto police have charged a 27-year-old woman with operating an e-bike with a blood alcohol level of over 80 milligrams. The charge has not been proven in court. An e-bike is capable of...
You’re Doing it Wrong: The Right Way to Exit a Driveway
Exiting a driveway isn't as simple as you might think. Turns out, like parking, many drivers may be going about it all wrong. Check out the article to see what you may be doing wrong....
5 Tips for a Safe Holiday Weekend
As the temperatures rise and vacations beckon, Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) reminds Canadians to stay safe this holiday weekend and all summer with a few easy-to-follow tips. "As...
Inconsistent Safety Standards put Performers and Crews in Danger
Stage collapse at Downsview Park brings safety issues to the fore. Pressure to produce flashy performances on short deadlines may play a role in what appears to be a "recurring problem" of...
How to Proceed thru a Roundabout
With more and more roundabouts popping up in Waterloo Region, we thought this little tutorial my help you thru safe and without incident. Click here to view. For the Ministry of...
B.C. Coroner Study draws links between Seat Belt use and Fatal Crashes
Have you ever been in a hurry and jumped in your car and not remembered to buckle up? Well a B.C. Corner Service has just completed a detailed study of fatal vehicle crashes which shows...
Canadian Police to learn more about Staged Collisions
"Insurance fraud is a serious problem right across Canada and we all pay for it in the form of increased premiums. In terms of staged collisions, at times, innocent drivers are drawn into...
Are you Prepared for Winter Driving?
We've got the first few snow falls behind us and many more ahead. Most drivers will prepare for the winter with the basics; winter tires, winter windsheild fluid, scrapers and brushes. A...
Telephone Fraud
A telephone fraud scam continues to target consumers across Canada. The scam, which received wide publicity in November and December and was highlighted by the Insurance Bureau of Canada...