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Social Media, Privacy, and High-tech Fishing Expeditions: Digital Evidence in the 21st Century

Written by Lawson Hennick / Insurance, New technology / November 12, 2015

In today’s high tech world, the ubiquity of social media, wearable technology and the digitization of everything we touch, see and do leaves behind a trail of digital fingerprints. As such, it’s no surprise that starting a personal injury lawsuit in the digital age often comes with many challenges; one of which is the potential production of “private” social media details to insurance companies. Information found …

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Next Halloween, Beware Headless Horsemen, Driverless Cars Roaming Streets

Written by Angela Comella / Automobile, New technology / November 04, 2015

By next Halloween, not only will we see Headless Horsemen roaming the streets but we may also see driverless cars alongside them! Before a call is made to Dr. Egon Spengler and the rest of the Ghostbusters; no – they aren’t ghost cars – they are autonomous vehicles and Ontario is set to become the first jurisdiction in Canada to begin testing them on our …

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A New Way to Report Aggressive Driving

Written by Angela Comella / New technology, Safety / April 22, 2015

We’ve all seen those drivers – the ones who tailgate, who weave in and out of traffic, and the ones that treat the 401 as if it’s a set piece from a Fast and Furious film. These dangerous and aggressive drivers are a problem for all of us. Most of the time we shake our heads as they speed past us, assuming that there is …

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Be Uber Aware!

Written by Laura Hillyer / Automobile, Insurance, New technology, Safety / January 14, 2015

Uber is once again making the news due to concerns about proper insurance coverage – both for Uber operators AND Uber passengers. New facts uncovered by BuzzFeed focus on a California investigation, but may cause Ontario Uber users to question the company’s commitment to ensuring both its operators and passengers are adequately covered by insurance. In an effort to keep costs down, many Uber operators …

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ROM exhibition raises awareness of fashion options available for those in wheelchairs

Written by Laura Hillyer / Media, New technology / September 17, 2014
Couple sits in wheelchairs at cafe

“The world has many bodies and not all of them are standing.” The Royal Ontario Museum is hosting “Fashion Follows Form: Designs for Sitting”, an exhibit highlighting adaptive clothing designs for men and women who use wheelchairs.  The exhibit has been running since June 21, 2014 and will go until January 25, 2015. The exhibition showcases designs from Izzy Camilleri, a Canadian designer with an …

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What’s down the road for driverless cars?

Written by Michael Giordano / Automobile, Insurance, New technology / January 15, 2014

For car enthusiasts, the 2014 Canadian International Auto Show to be held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre in early February is the can’t-be-missed occasion to get a glimpse of exciting developments in the automotive industry. In our electronic age, we can expect manufacturers to showcase the technological capabilities of their newest vehicles and how their latest models can help commuters stay “connected.” Accenture, an …

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