A Catastrophic Calendar: IBC reports insured losses from Nova Scotia’s 2023 wildfires and flooding now approaching half a billion dollars

Halifax, Nova Scotia — The Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) has released a “One-Year Update Following 2023 Nova Scotia Wildfires and Flooding” report that details that insured losses in the province are now approaching half a billion dollars. The report specifically highlights the aftermath of two storms that affected the province in the late spring […]

Can You Believe This?! Cars show their teeth; celebrate Independence Day and more

Toronto, Ontario — Friday again, and with it another Can You Believe This?! video set to make your summer a little bit brighter. In this video, tune in to see vehicle modded makeovers, cars crashed for Independence Day and so much more. The post Can You Believe This?! Cars show their teeth; celebrate Independence Day and […]

September Startups: B.C. skills program offering $3,500 to upskill trades workers entering September training in EV repair, more

Victoria, British Columbia — British Columbia’s Stronger B.C. Future Skills grant program—which first launched in 2023—is once again accepting grant applications for up to $3,500 in funds to help cover tuition costs or short-term training programs at public post-secondary institutions. On Wednesday, the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills specifically noted in a public […]