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CAA Insurance’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.

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.

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.

Talk of establishing some form of a digital immunity or vaccination passport around the globe and in Canada is ratcheting up. How would proof-of-vaccination documentation affect the cost of a travel insurance policy? Here’s what we know so far.

T.O.’s Automated Speed Enforcement cameras are photo-capturing thousands of drivers who speed through the city’s community safety zones. All 50 cameras will be moved to new locations in May.

Ontarians will no longer earn AIR MILES for their wine, beer and liquor purchases at the LCBO, starting April 2021. Learn what this means for shoppers.

A survey by the Insurance Bureau of Canada finds many condo dwellers don’t know if they’re properly insured. Find out what you’re covered for and where there may be gaps.

The Financial Services Regulatory Authority published its rate change decisions for February. Get the details on whether or not your insurer was approved to increase or decrease its rate.

Safety-conscious drivers rejoice: The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety says 90 vehicles earned either its Top Safety Pick+ or Top Safety Pick award this year. That’s a heck of a leap from the 64 vehicles it recognized one year ago.

Drivers in Ontario who are covered by Economical will see a rate decrease of approximately 5% as the insurer extends its COVID-19 pandemic relief.

CAA Insurance’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.

It could become more challenging for people to get a mortgage. Come June 1, Canada’s banking regulator will use a new method of qualifying mortgage applicants

Injured after slipping on an icy sidewalk? You now have as little as 10 days to decide whether or not to take legal action.

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.

See the Automobile Insurance Rate Board’s latest rate-filing decisions for the first quarter of 2021 to find out if your insurer is increasing or decreasing the cost of insurance.

Frequently referred to as “other than collision” coverage, comprehensive car insurance is an optional type of protection that covers the cost of damages resulting from things such as a natural disaster. Here’s what you should know.

When mainstream lenders approve a mortgage application, it means they’ve done enough due diligence to know the borrower has a low likelihood of non-payment.

Specialty rewards credit cards help travel enthusiasts, motorheads, and hobbyists get the best return on spending and extra savings on unconventional purchases. Learn simple earning tactics to maximize specialty rewards as you indulge your interests.

Minor traffic convictions may result in a relatively small increase in your premium, while serious violations can result in a significant increase. Here’s what to do if you are charged with a traffic violation.

Spring into savings with the best welcome offers for this month.

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.

The Financial Services Regulatory Authority published its rate change decisions for March. Get the details on whether or not your insurer was approved to increase or decrease its rate.

Three more of Canada’s largest metro areas, including the country’s biggest market, the Greater Toronto Area, are not considered “high” risk by Canada’s housing agency.

Many Canadians engage in behaviours that could expose them to fraud as scammers target online shopping amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Take the quiz to see if you are at risk of falling victim to credit card fraud.

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?

A strengthening economy. Soaring home prices. Surging bond yields. Rising inflation. These are just some of the concerns the Bank of Canada’s Governing Council will grapple with when it convenes at its next policy meeting on April 21.