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D&O ‘sexual misconduct’ exclusion includes sexual harassment: court

Sexual harassment is included in a D&O policy exclusion for “sexual misconduct,” even if the words don't appear in the policy definition.

By David Gambrill | August 1, 2024

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B.C. issues flood warning, watches after landslide forces evacuations

The landslide blocked the river that feeds into the Fraser River, prompting the B.C. government to issue flood warnings and watches.

By The Canadian Press | August 1, 2024

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Intact’s appetite in Alberta auto reducing, CEO says

Intact writes 27.2% of auto premiums in Alberta. But the national insurer says the province's rate cap is making its appetite reduce.

By Alyssa DiSabatino | July 31, 2024

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Homeowner unable to staunch battery fire

A fire caused when batteries from a lawnmower and weedwhacker consumed a home in Strathcona County, east of Edmonton, Alta. earlier this month are a stark reminder of the risks posed by lithium-ion batteries. The homeowner escaped unharmed but the house is said to be ‘a write-off,’ according to reports from Global News and other […]

By Philip Porado | July 31, 2024

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