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Burlington public servant, 26, finally makes enough to move closer to downtown Toronto job

Open this photo in gallery:iStockPhoto / Getty Images Name, age: Logan, 26 Annual income: $80,089 Debt: $8,677 student debt Savings: $1,647 in savings account, $37,311 in tax-free savings account (TFSA), $29,882 in first home savings account (FHSA), $ …

International Students To Pay More For Health Insurance From September 1 At Ontario Universities, Canada

International students studying at certain universities in Ontario, Canada, will have to pay more for compulsory health insurance from September 1, 2026.The annual premium under the University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP) for individual coverage will rise …

Ontario universities raise mandatory health insurance fees for international students

International students enrolled at major Ontario universities will pay more for compulsory health insurance from September 1, 2026, with the annual premium for individual coverage rising by $156 to $948, according to a report by CIC News. The University …

International Students To Pay More For Health Insurance From September 1 At Ontario Universities, Canada

Warning about cellphone service provider fraud

In some cases, fraudsters convince victims to open an account with a different service provider and obtain a new cellphone or tablet The Ontario Provincial Police is warning the public about cellphone service provider fraud. In these scams, fraudsters …

Ontario international students face 20% fee hike for compulsory health insurance

Every international student enrolled at a major Ontario university must pay at least $156 more for compulsory health insurance, effective September 1, 2026. A family of three must pay $468 more. Plan your journey to permanent residence with CanadaVisa+ For …

“Total disconnect”: Liberal leader condemns WSIB job cuts and northern Ontario office closures

Ontario Liberal and NDP representatives are criticizing the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB)’s decision to cut hundreds of jobs and close regional offices across northern Ontario. On Thursday, 238 WSIB workers in Sudbury, Thunder Bay, Sault Ste …

Toronto family says life is ‘upside down’ after apartment gutted by fire

CP24's Courtney Heel reports near Parliament and Bloor where several people – including two children – are in hospital after a fire broke out at an apartment. A soon-to-be family of five from downtown Toronto’s St. James Town neighbourhood is slowly …

Ishak new CIO at Teranet; Lefebvre promoted at BTB; Samuels named COO at Tribe and more

Sam Ishak (Courtesy Teranet) Statutory registry services and property intelligence company Teranet, has chosen Sam Ishak as its chief information officer. Ishak will lead Teranet’s enterprise technology strategy, overseeing enterprise architecture, …

Bola Abimbola: Final Farewell August 27-28 As Lawyer, Technologist Leaves Enduring Legacy

Final funeral rites for Bola Abimbola, the Nigerian-born lawyer, technology and information security specialist, entrepreneur and gospel jazz musician, will take place in Edmonton, Canada, on August 27 and 28, 2026, as family, friends and associates …

WSIB cuts 466 jobs across Ontario in ‘difficult business decision’

The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board is cutting 466 jobs across the province, in a move the union calls a “gut punch.” The organization said in a statement Thursday that it has made a “difficult business decision to consolidate” the roles of some back- …

Inside Rush’s Triumphant Return: Our Full Interview with Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson

For Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson, playing Rush concerts has never been exactly easy — the insanely tricky, ever-shifting music they wrote for themselves made sure of that. Even so, no shows were ever as daunting as their four-night run at Los Angeles’ Kia …

WARMINGTON: Trump chirps Canada; feds roll out social programs

Breadcrumb Trail Links Canada While U.S. president says 'no more' to Canada, Canada's prime minister starts rolling out social programs to help burden the expected trade-war blow U.S. President Donald Trump speaks with Canadian Prime Minister …

Los Angeles Dodgers ownership group shoots back at suggestions team is funded by fraud

The sports world was rocked this past week by accusations that Major League Baseball’s richest team, the Los Angeles Dodgers, were funded primarily by fraud. Those accusations were false, and based on a prolific misunderstanding of where the team gets most …

WSIB makes ‘difficult business decision’ to cut 466 jobs across Ontario

Open this photo in gallery:Construction workers in Toronto in February, 2024.Laura Proctor/The Globe and Mail The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board is cutting 466 jobs across the province, in a move the union calls a “gut punch.” The organization …

WSIB laying off Sault workers, moving to southern Ontario, union says

Twenty jobs in the Sault will be lost at the local Workplace Safety and Insurance Board when restructuring comes into place, a union president says. The Ontario Compensation Employees Union says the WSIB has announced office closures and job losses in …

WSIB cuts hundreds of jobs across Ontario, including in Kingston

Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News Harry Goslin, President of the Ontario Compensation Employees Union (OCEU/CUPE 1750) speaks on Friday, June 13, 2025 to local striking WSIB workers in front of MPP Andrew Dowie's constituency office in Windsor …

WSIB cuts 466 jobs across Ontario in 'difficult business decision'

TORONTO — The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board is cutting 466 jobs across the province, in a move the union calls a "gut punch." The organization says it has made a "difficult business decision to consolidate" the roles of some back …

Denied a Long-Term Disability Claim? Your Options in Ontario

If your long-term disability (LTD) claim is denied in Ontario, you have the right to challenge the decision, and many denials are overturned. Insurers deny valid claims for a range of reasons, but a denial is not the final word. This article explains why …

Florida Property & Casualty Licensees: Join an Informative 4-Hour Class on New Key Compliance Updates

New P & C Mandatory update now available at the Insurance School of tampaBay featuring new laws TAMPA, FL, UNITED STATES, August 22, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Florida Property & Casualty Licensees: Enroll in a 4-Hour Self-Study CE …

NAPIA Applauds Massachusetts for Protecting Policyholders’ Right to Hire a Public Insurance Adjuster

BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, August 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Association of Public Insurance Adjusters (NAPIA) applauds Massachusetts for enacting Senate Bill 785, An Act relative to insurance claims, an important consumer protection …

Ready Electric Recognized as Best Electrician Service in Los Angeles for Fast Response

Ready Electric earns recognition for fast-response electrical service, trusted repairs, and professional residential electrical solutions across Los Angeles. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, August 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- **LOS ANGELES, …

LTC Simple Highlights Why High-Net-Worth Households Are Rethinking Self-Insurance for Long-Term Care

Affluent families are taking a closer look at the financial and planning tradeoffs between self-insuring and long-term care insurance. BELLEVUE, WA, UNITED STATES, August 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Affluent Americans are often advised that having …

Next Hour Named Best Garage Door Repair Company in Santa Clarita

Next Hour Garage Door Repair earns 2026 recognition for fast response, 24/7 service, and trusted garage door repairs across Santa Clarita, CA. SANTA CLARITA, CA, UNITED STATES, August 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Next Hour Garage Door …

Garage Door Repair Long Beach By On The Spot Awarded Best Garage Door Repair Company in Long Beach, CA

Award-winning On The Spot highlights fast response times, 24/7 service, and trusted garage door repair across Long Beach, CA. LONG BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, August 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- **LONG BEACH, CA —** Garage Door Repair Long …

WoundScribe AI Unveils Usage-Based Pricing: A Free Wound Care EMR and AI Scribe, With AI Charting Available on Demand

Free unlimited seats, unlimited patient records, no setup fee. Clinicians use the AI to draft a complete, coded chart in minutes, and they simply use credits. STEVENSON, WA, UNITED STATES, August 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- WoundScribe AI …

Financial Services Entrepreneur Digna Deleon-Morris Introduces 90-Day Agency Game Plan

The plan behind more than $37 million in agency production over 18 months at Nationwide Financial Firm. SAINT PETERSBURG, FL, UNITED STATES, August 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Nationwide Financial Firm has put a name to one of the systems behind its …

Surety Home Launches Alarm.com My Circle for Teens and Aging Parents

The new in-app feature shows how loved ones are feeling, where they are and whether they are up and about, at no extra charge on two Surety Home plans. COLUMBUS, OH, UNITED STATES, August 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Surety Home today launched …

Steve Caya Named 2027 Best Lawyers® 'Lawyer of the Year' for Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs in Madison

Nowlan Injury Law Partner earns peer-reviewed recognition for his work representing injured people throughout Wisconsin MADISON, WI, UNITED STATES, August 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Nowlan Injury Law is proud to announce that Partner Steve …

Tod Long Publishes The Income Standard: a Blueprint for Retirement Income

Retirement income architect Tod Long's debut book reframes retirement planning as an engineering problem, with real case studies and free calculators. FRISCO, TX, UNITED STATES, August 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Tod Long, founder of The …

8 Measures Designed To Reduce Or Eliminate Disputes From 'Unforeseen Circumstances' In Commercial Construction Disputes

The nature of “unforeseen circumstances” often requires case-by-case analysis to determine cause & effect, making them more difficult to address in a contract. MARLTON, NJ, UNITED STATES, August 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Even with …

86,400-Gallon Leaks: Aging Underground Plumbing and Ground Movement Create Emerging Property Risks Across Kern County

Kern County property owners face aging infrastructure and land subsidence, making professional evaluation of buried plumbing lines essential. BAKERSFIELD, CA, UNITED STATES, August 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Kern County property owners face a …

MATAX, Inc. wins two categories at the 2026 Xero Awards US

The San Francisco operational infrastructure firm takes home the AI Efficiency Champion award and Advisory Innovator of the Year, for the second year running. DENVER, CO, UNITED STATES, August 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MATAX, Inc., a firm …

Analysis of $426 million in employer health spending identified $54 million in potential savings

Simple Healthcare Roadmap shows self-insured employers where healthcare dollars go today, what opportunities exist to lower them, and what each one is worth. ORLANDO, FL, UNITED STATES, August 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Simple Healthcare …

OmniMD Closes Seven Operational Gaps, Lifting Monthly Collections From $25K to $150K for Texas Nephrology Practice

A six-provider McKinney, TX nephrology practice closed 7 operational gaps and raised monthly collections from $25K-$30K to $150K within two months. HAWTHORNE, NY, UNITED STATES, August 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- OmniMD, a US healthcare IT …

THE 40% COVERAGE DROP: HOW TEXAS INSURERS’ SHIFT TO “ACTUAL CASH VALUE” CAN LEAVE EL PASO HOMEOWNERS EXPOSED

Learn how shifting insurance policies to "Actual Cash Value" can leave El Paso homeowners with unexpected out-of-pocket costs for roof repairs. EL PASO, TX, UNITED STATES, August 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As Texas homeowners …

IPEX Health Deploys Agentic AI to Redefine Patient Engagement at Scale

As Healthcare Moves Toward Medicine 3.0 and Hyper-Personalization, a 20x Surge in Patient Touchpoints Demands a New Approach Using Conversational Intelligence TULSA, OK, UNITED STATES, August 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- IPEX Health, a …

FD Beck Wins Best Insurance Broker in Bayside for 2026

FD Beck wins Best Insurance Broker in Bayside for 2026, recognising its client service, trusted advice and strong local reputation. CA, UNITED STATES, August 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Melbourne insurance brokerage recognised for service quality, …

Tow Truck Insurance: Insurance Brokerage Secures Competitive Premium Pricing by Comparing Truck Type Across Carriers

CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, August 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Insurance Navy today announced a new tow truck insurance brokerage service that secures competitive premium pricing for towing companies nationwide. The service compares truck type, driver …