It seems like a logical deterrent to drivers running red lights: install highly visible cameras to record the license plate numbers of those who do – and send them a traffic ticket. And yet the latest statistical information coming out of Manitoba suggests that accidents actually increased after the cameras were installed. The Winnipeg Sun  more...

California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed Bill 1871 into law last week – and some drivers are ecstatic! The bill allows state vehicle owners to rent out their cars to strangers without violating the conditions of their vehicle insurance policies. (Like Ontario, California vehicle standard policies preclude the renting of private passenger vehicles.) And effective September  more...

Vote for Dreamcoat in the AVIVA Community Fund by clicking on the link below: http://www.avivacommunityfund.org/ideas/acf5642 What is Dreamcoat Fantasy Theatre? Dreamcoat Fantasy Theatre is a registered charitable organization dedicated to providing musical theatre experience for the children and families of the North Bay area. Our primary focus is “Theatre for Children by Children” and we  more...

We’ve heard lots of media noise about Ontario’s new auto insurance reforms – more cost, less coverage. But if you are interested in more light and less heat, consider 3 critical messages needing to receive some airplay: 1. Rapidly rising medical costs: Car insurance premiums are not just about repairing glass and metal. Almost half  more...

Over many decades, the insurance industry has worked with vehicle manufacturers to enhance the safety of vehicle occupants. This 2 minute video demonstrates very graphically the significant strides forward over the last 50 y more...

Your computer poses your greatest vulnerability to identity theft. Like so many powerful tools, the internet has significant capacity to be helpful, and to expose you to harm. Here are 6 common blunders to avoid as you manage the risk of consumer fraud and identity theft on the web: Assuming you’re protected when you’re not  more...

Do you know how to stop a malfunctioned accelerating car??  Lots of buzz in the media about vehicles randomly accelerating, causing serious accidents. Much of the controversy is whether the cause is driver error or manufacturing defect. Whatever the cause, the attached video (2 min. 30 sec.) prepares you on how to respond. http://video.consumerreports.org/services/player/bcpid1886192484?bctid=482348 more...

The most radical changes to vehicle insurance in a decade took effect in Ontario September 1st – and most motorists are unaware. For the first time ever in this province’s history, government-mandated changes have reduced coverage on every auto policy. In a recent Leger Marketing survey commissioned by RSA Canada, only 2% of those surveyed  more...

Large legal settlements in the headlines often leave readers assuming a legal conclusion to a horrendous event involving multiple fatalities and severe injuries. But multi-million dollar settlements often result from relatively ordinary activities and incidents – and to a single victim. Take the example of Michelle Danicek who, earlier this month, was awarded almost $6  more...

How many of us had grandmothers that chimed in with “sleep tight and don’t let the bedbugs bite” as we children toddled off to bed? Well, bedbugs are back – biting, causing rashes and doing it with a vengeance! Toronto Public Health reports they have “received an increase in calls regarding bed bugs” in the  more...