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VANCOUVER – A spokesperson for the BC Wildfire Service says 80 per cent of the 212 new fires sparked across the province since Wednesday were caused by lightning. Briana Hill says the service was well prepared and 69 per cent of all of those ignited by the strikes are now classified as out, under control […]
By The Canadian Press | August 16, 2022
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ST. JOHN’S, N.L. – A climatologist says the wildfires that have been burning for more than two weeks in central Newfoundland could be a sign of what’s to come as the province feels the impacts of climate change. Joel Finnis, an associate professor at Memorial University in St. John’s, N.L., said in an interview that […]
By The Canadian Press | August 15, 2022
Managers are in the best position to help their employees’ social and emotional needs in the hybrid workplace, but managers themselves need more support, too, said a recent blog from Harvard Business Review. In this hybrid work world, it can be very difficult, if not impossible, for a corporate leadership team to facilitate deep connection […]
By Jason Contant | August 15, 2022
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Although there has been some easing in supply chain issues around the world, other disruptions are coming into play, a marine expert from Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) told Canadian Underwriter in an interview. One major disruption is escalating tensions between China and Taiwan, including China’s conducting of large-scale military exercises around the island […]
VALCOURT, Que. – Work at BRP Inc. factories will likely stay at a standstill until next week after a cyberattack that the Sea-Doo maker reported Monday. “Our teams continue working around the clock to resolve the situation and have made progress restoring some of our servers,” spokeswoman Biliana Necheva said in a release Wednesday afternoon […]
By The Canadian Press | August 12, 2022
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Energy efficient building materials can save building owners a lot of money but create challenges when obtaining proper insurance
By Phil Porado | August 12, 2022
Hub International has strengthened its credit insurance and risk management capabilities by acquiring Ottawa-based Jaimac Risk Management Inc. Chicago-based global brokerage Hub announced the acquisition Friday. Jaimac is an independent insurance brokerage specializing in risk management and credit insurance for companies with unique risk-mitigation needs. Jaimac president Paul Turner and the Jaimac team will join […]
By Jason Contant | August 12, 2022
TORONTO – Unifor is calling for a national auto strategy, and a dedicated federal government ministry to lead it, at a time of “significant and uncertain change” in the industry amid the transition to electric vehicles. The recommendations are contained in Unifor’s new auto policy released Thursday, a day after Canada’s largest private-sector union elected […]
Travel insurance is getting a boost as Canadians look to protect themselves from flight delays, flight cancellations and lost luggage
By Phil Porado | August 11, 2022
PENTICTON – Drones are helping map hot spots in a wildfire burning in British Columbia’s Okanagan region as cooler conditions helped firefighters elsewhere in the province bring blazes under control. Crews were making progress on several wildfires Wednesday, including a blaze near Lytton that broke out nearly a month ago and destroyed several properties. But […]
By Jason Contant | August 11, 2022
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