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The photo radar cameras continue to rake in cash for the city at the expense of drivers who don’t obey the speed limit.

A new C.D. Howe Institute report finds the amount of money Canadians pay for insurance is “at the high end” of what consumers in most other developed nations pay.

An increasing number of auto insurers are extending or reintroducing their customer care packages for motorists who are driving less during the COVID-19 pandemic. Find out if your insurer is on the list.

More than 10,000 Brampton residents have signed the City of Brampton’s "Fair Deal for Brampton” online campaign, which calls on the provincial government to fulfill its promise to standardize auto rates across Ontario.

Do you and your family have an action plan and emergency survival kit in the event a natural disaster impacts your community? Follow these steps and always be prepared.

Drivers in Ontario who cruise along either highways 412 or 418 won’t need to worry about being charged a toll to use them up until May 31, 2023, the province announced recently.

Pulling carbon out of the air could be as valuable by 2050 as pulling fossil fuels out of the ground is today. Those businesses are going to need insurance.

A report indicates that Canada’s flood preparedness is not where it should be, and yet floods and other natural disasters are on the rise thanks to climate change. Find out more about how to protect yourself and ensure your insurance coverage is adequate in case of emergencies.

CAA South Central Ontario's annual Worst Road campaign is back, and the insurer is asking drivers in Ontario to nominate the road they think is the most unpleasant to travel.

The Toronto suburb of Mississauga will introduce Automated Speed Enforcement cameras to its streets in an effort to get drivers to slow down. Here are the details.

The pause on Aeroplan points expiry has been extended, along with a few additional measures to ensure members get the most out of their rewards.

Travelers Canada, Dominion, and Chieftan auto policyholders in Ontario will get a rate decrease between 3% and 10% to help them weather the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID-19 stay-at-home orders reduced traffic volumes and collision claims in 2020, but road fatalities hit historic heights in Ontario, and the cost to repair vehicles continues to rise. What’s it all mean insofar as the cost of your auto policy goes?

Canadians seem to believe distracted driving behaviours are safe, the latest RATESDOTCA survey data shows. Yet that same data also shows Canadians consider distracted driving to be a leading cause of death on Canadian roads.

The provincial government says it will table new legislation designed to enhance standards and improve safety when getting your vehicle towed. Get a refresher on what your rights are if you need a tow.

Ontario drivers who are Aviva policyholders will see their premiums reduced by up to 20% when they apply for a new policy or renew their existing policy.

Canadian drivers carrying a car insurance policy with Intact and belairdirect can apply for one month’s worth of premium relief to help them cope with the financial fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The insurer says it’s giving its new and existing Ontario car insurance policyholders a 15% discount on a 12-month term.

The photo radar cameras continue to rake in cash for the city at the expense of drivers who don’t obey the speed limit.

In a time when the weather appears to be changing and storms becoming more severe, it’s prudent to protect your greatest asset – your home – with the right policy.

If you believe market predictions, mortgage shoppers who snapped up record-low rates in 2020 will likely face higher rates at renewal.

Secured credit cards and prepaid cards are great for those who find it challenging to get approved for credit. However, they serve different purposes.

If you intend to take a road trip for the May long weekend, here are five road safety tips to keep in mind before shifting to drive.

Expect an end of month refi rush with the new mortgage stress test starting on June 1. For mortgage applicants who are pushing lenders’ debt ratio limits, the new stress test could trim what you qualify for by roughly 4%.

With COVID-19 vaccinations ramping up nationwide, many Canadians may be eyeing a summertime road trip when it’s safe to do so. If your plans involve travelling outside of your home province, here are some things to think about before you hit the road.

When you buy resale it’s someone else’s home. You understandably want to make it your own. But how do you renovate when you just blew all your cash on a down payment? Here’s one way.

COVID-19 isn’t a major factor affecting the cost of a home policy but what the pandemic has done is shine a light on the need to ensure you are fully covered for any unexpected circumstance.

Racing your car when driving on public roads is a big no-no. If you’re busted for stunt driving or street racing, the consequences can be harsh.

A new C.D. Howe Institute report finds the amount of money Canadians pay for insurance is “at the high end” of what consumers in most other developed nations pay.

We received another clarification today about mortgage pre-approvals under the more stringent stress test.

Buying a used vehicle tends to be cheaper than buying new, and they usually feature a lower insurance premium. But be aware you may need to pay more maintenance and repair costs to keep an older, previously owned car humming.

The First-Time Home Buyer Incentive is probably a mystery to 99.9% of the general public.

Seatbelts save lives and wearing one is also the law. What would happen to your car insurance rate if you are convicted of not wearing a seatbelt?

The government’s mortgage stress test will get tougher on June 1. In response, more and more lenders are promoting “stress test free” financing.

Racking up parking violations and not paying them off in a timely manner comes with a cost. Find out how unpaid parking tickets may affect you.

The nation’s former leader in residential mortgage default insurance is now a distant second. Who cares? Two types of people...