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CAA’s latest initiative follows the $100 car insurance relief benefit and rate reduction it announced earlier in the year.
KOHO cardholders can now take advantage of the new low-cost Credit Building feature.
Motorists who sign up for usage-based insurance have the opportunity to earn discounts for demonstrating safe-driving habits. The Financial Services Regulatory Authority said it will allow insurers to impose surcharges on those with risky driving habits.
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Taking steps to make sure your vehicle is winter ready involves installing snow tires, clearing all the snow and ice off your vehicle, and driving carefully. Here’s what you should know.
The average price for a house in Canada rose to $621,525 in January, according to new data from the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA). That’s nearly a 23% jump from just one year ago.
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The Ontario Provincial Police published new rules outlining what tow truck drivers’ responsibilities are when responding to a towing request from the OPP in the Greater Toronto Area. Know what your rights are whether you request a tow or if the police order your vehicle to be towed.
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