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Proposed NDP private members’ bill would hike auto insurance rates in Ontario substantially

Published on May 1, 2012 By Andrew

40% Rate Hike ?  Ouch.   Ontario drivers would see auto insurance rates go up – and skyrocket in some parts of the province – if legislative amendments proposed by the NDP get the green light, suggests a Liberal MPP. Banning the use of territory as a rating factor to determine auto insurance rates would [...]

City of Ottawa’s plumbing grant assistance program

Published on August 10, 2009 By Andrew

The City of Ottawa offers a Protective Plumbing Grant Assistance program.  This is of particular interest to those West End Ottawa, Kanata, or Stittsville homeowners who have had their sewer back-up coverage removed or have no coverage for water damage in their basements.  Some residents in this area have experienced water damage for the 3rd time in almost 15 [...]