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Execise your boating etiquette

By Glenn Cooper

Boating has been around for hundreds of years and many customs and traditions have been established to keep boaters safe and mindful when on the water. Here are some tips on how you can make your next outing an enjoyable one:

 


May 15th, 2012
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Buying or renewing your insurance? Ask these questions first

By Glenn Cooper
Part of being an educated consumer is asking questions when you make a purchase, especially if you are putting out a considerable amount of money. The truth is that while people often spend hours researching retail purchases such as a new Smartphone or pair of shoes, they spend very little time researching their insurance options.
 


May 14th, 2013
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Get your car road-trip ready

By Glenn Cooper

 

You’ve got your tunes, you’ve packed snacks and you’ve programmed the GPS.  You might be road-trip ready, but after battling the winter weather, is your vehicle?

 


Apr 24th, 2012
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Bracing your bike to head out on the highway

By  Glenn Cooper

 

As our days slowly warm up, motorcycle owners are getting their wheels out of hibernation.  But before revving the engine, it’s important that bikers take some time to get their motorcycles ready for the new season.

 


Apr 16th, 2012
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Drivers reminded to adjust headrests

By Glenn Cooper

 

While buckling seatbelts is second nature when getting into a car – how many of us think to adjust the headrest?  Reports show that headrests are one of the most overlooked safety features in motor vehicles today and many don’t realize the important role they play in preventing neck, brain and spinal cord related injuries.


Feb 6th, 2012
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Fault or No-Fault: What's the Difference?

By Rick Doust, Insurance Bureau of Canada

Nov 5th, 2012

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Automobile
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Keep your haunted home safe for Halloween

By Glenn Cooper

Eerie sounds, spooky lights and jack-o’-lanterns aglow—extra efforts at Halloween will keep visitors coming back for both tricks and treats.  To keep the fun going, however, it’s important to plan your home’s scary set-up with safety in ...

Oct 15th, 2012

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Home
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Don’t let your car catch a cold

By Glenn Cooper

 

You’ve noticed it—your daylight drive home is now a moonlight trip, you’re turning on the heat and your windows are rolled up. With the season’s cold temperatures and flurries on the way, drivers need to prepare their vehicles to ...

Oct 10th, 2012

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Automobile
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Auto accident in the US? What next?

By Glenn Cooper

Everyday people across Canada take road trips and vacations in the United States. Some go for the day, others for a long weekend, and some take extensive trips across the border. Unfortunately, many Canadians also get into auto collisions during these ...

Oct 2nd, 2012

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Automobile
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Pulling trailers doesn’t have to be a headache

By Glenn Cooper

Pulling a trailer is not as easy as it looks. Just like your first time behind the wheel, there are a number of things that drivers need to become familiar ...

Sep 18th, 2012

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Automobile
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Set your cottage up for a safe off-season

By Glenn Cooper

Swimming in the lake and playing cards with the family on a rainy day -- cottage memories are fresh in our minds, but with the kids back at school and the days getting shorter, cold weather will soon be on its way.

 

Sep 11th, 2012

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General
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Kids moving away for school? Protect your student!

By Glenn Cooper

When your child moves away from home for college or university, there are important changes and responsibilities to consider. Along with the emotional stress of having your young graduate leave home, you also need to consider what the move means for your finances and ...

Aug 21st, 2012

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Home
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A windshield replacement is only a stone’s throw away

By Glenn Cooper

 

Stone chips and glass repair are part of life as a vehicle owner. Windshields get chipped and cracked all the time. While stone chips often occur at the most inopportune times, they cannot be neglected and should be attended to in short ...

Aug 13th, 2012

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Automobile
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How does your car rate with insurers?

By Glenn Cooper

Your neighbour drives a BMV M Roadster, while you get around in a sporty 2000 Honda Civic SiR. You both have clean driving records and travel the same distance to work. The BMV is worth more than the Civic, and then the shock comes—you’re paying more for ...

Jul 23rd, 2012

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Automobile
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Light up the sky safely this summer

By Glenn Cooper

Jun 27th, 2012

Category:
General
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