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Alberta auto premiums soar despite 2023 rate cap

Auto insurance premiums in Alberta increased by 5.24% in 2023, despite a government pause on rate filings, Insurance Bureau of Canada says.

By David Gambrill | June 24, 2024

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Why B.C. tribunal dismissed a home warranty case

A British Columbia civil tribunal decides in favour of an insurer in a complaint alleging improper installation of a microwave hood fan.

By Phil Porado | June 24, 2024

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Port-Cartier, Que. officials say forest fire situation unchanged after evacuations

PORT-CARTIER— Forest fires that prompted a partial evacuation of the north shore city of Port Cartier, Que., are holding steady, officials said Saturday as they extended a local state of emergency put in place when some residents were asked to leave. Roughly 1,000 residents from three specific regions were forced to flee their homes on […]

By Alyssa DiSabatino | June 24, 2024

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Why this appeal court set aside a $328,000 roof collapse claim

There were “several difficulties” with the conclusion that the deterioration exception allowed the full recovery of the $328,196.91 claim.

By Jason Contant | June 21, 2024

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