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Tis the Season for Winter Tires and Ontario Insurers are playing Scrooge with the Discounts

Written by Laura Hillyer / Insurance, Safety / November 30, 2015

Winter tires are an important part of safe winter driving. The tire rubber is more flexible and contacts cold, icy roads in a way that all season and summer tires simply can’t. Shorter stopping distances and greater vehicle control translate to a lower risk of collision and, accordingly, decreased chance of an insurance claim. In April’s provincial budget, the Ontario government promised to make insurance …

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Ontario Passes New Laws for Safer Roads: Can Motorists, Cyclists, and Pedestrians coexist in harmony?

Written by Lawson Hennick / Automobile, Safety / July 15, 2015

With the beautiful weather now upon us, there is no shortage of summer fun to be enjoyed in communities across the province. Whether it’s taking in the long anticipated Pan Am Games, attending summer festivals or just out for a good time, the reality is that more motorists, cyclists and pedestrians will be out in droves sharing the roads. However, this inevitable coexistence between motorists, …

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HOV Lanes: Navigating the Pan Am Traffic Jam

Written by Michael Giordano / Automobile, Safety / July 08, 2015

Along with the excitement of the Pan Am Games coming to the GTA comes the dread of the effect that an anticipated 250,000 visitors flooding into the city will have on our daily commute. In response to these concerns, the city will implement changes to the road and transit systems which promise to reduce congestion and improve safety. One of the main changes will be …

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Ten Things You Should Know Before Lighting Your Canada Day Fireworks

Written by Angela Comella / Safety / June 23, 2015

Summer has officially begun, and thousands of Ontario children will start their vacation with Canada Day around the corner. For many, the highlight of the holiday is the opportunity to take in a dazzling fireworks display with family, friends, and their fellow Canadians. If you’re considering trying to recreate the party on parliament hill in your own backyard, and you live within the city of …

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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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Training and Licensing: The Essentials of Private Security

Written by Barbara MacFarlane / Safety / March 25, 2015

The shooting of two men in at a Toronto McDonalds – allegedly perpetrated by an off-duty security guard – has people asking questions about whether security guards are being properly trained to handle dangerous situations. All security guards in the Province of Ontario are required to be trained and hold a licence to provide private security services. Some security guards – such as armoured car …

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