Snowstorm Surges: ICBC claims increased by 160 percent following extreme winter weather
Victoria, British Columbia — The Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) has experienced a surge in insurance claims following the recent bout of extreme winter weather conditions in the province this month. The insurance provider specifically saw 3,500 claims on January 11, a 160 percent increase from the average 1,300 claims per day, according to […]
You’re Toast: Driver places toaster under car to defrost battery, starts fire
Stenlille, Denmark — On Monday, a toaster placed under an electric vehicle by its owner to warm up its battery likely caused a fire that destroyed the car and damaged a nearby house, police said. In response to the accident, which occurred about 60 km southwest of Copenhagen, police said that they “strongly discourage” people […]
Winter is Coming: Provincial organizations warn Ontarians to prepare vehicles for bad weather
Thornhill, Ontario — Five provincial organizations including the Toronto Police Service (TPS), the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) and CAA South Central Ontario (CAA SCO), have joined forces to release a guide to help prepare Ontarians for the worst of the coming winter. In addition to slowing down and maintaining a state of alertness, these recommendations […]
Think Thick: MPI publishes infographic on ice safety for drivers
Winnipeg, Manitoba — Canadians have the bad habit of treating frozen bodies of water as a direct challenge to their freedom—Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) is attempting to push back against this notion with a warning to drivers to always take note of ice thickness when heading out onto frozen surfaces this winter. According to MPI, […]
