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Chemical spills from 1960s cost property owner $2 million

An Ottawa drycleaner has to pay a neighbouring property owner nearly $2 million because of environmental contamination that happened more than 40 years ago

By Greg Meckbach | July 11, 2018

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Restoration Myth-Busting – Three-day drying Part 2

In the last article we talked about three-day drying as a myth that is not supported by the restoration industry. We also discussed the change in science from the 2000s to today and how it has opened insurers to expanded risks. Finally, we defined the difference between stabilization and restorative drying. Let’s take a look […]

By Kris Rzesnoski, vice-president, business development, Encircle | July 11, 2018

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Parents of Humboldt Broncos player killed in crash sue truck driver, bus maker

REGINA – The family of one of the Humboldt Broncos players killed in a highway crash has filed a lawsuit alleging a semi-truck driver with inadequate training failed to stop at a flashing stop sign at a rural intersection hidden by trees before colliding with the junior hockey team’s bus. The suit further alleges the […]

By The Canadian Press | July 10, 2018

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Tropical Storm Chris could make landfall on Newfoundland

Newfoundland could get wind gusts of up to 100 km/h this week as a result of Tropical Storm Chris, which could be upgraded to hurricane status Tuesday

By Greg Meckbach | July 10, 2018

2 min read