More than four years after cannabis was legalized in Canada, Alberta law enforcement officers now have a fast and easy way to check for drugs in drivers’ systems. In May, officers were provided the ability to use the Draeger DrugTest 5000, which is able to quickly detect a number of different illegal substances, including amphetamines,…
A number of drivers in the trucking industry in Canada have been steadily leaving their jobs, which has left a shortage of experienced operators. The reason is due to a combination of factors, says the Canadian Underwriter, including people reaching retirement age, border restrictions because of COVID-19, and an increase in demand for trucks to…
On Sept. 27, the Government of Alberta announced that the advanced road test to obtain a full Class 5 or 6 drivers licence will no longer be required. Prasad Panda, Minister of Transportation, provided the reason as, “Many Albertans have told us that the advanced test costs too much, is a roadblock to finding jobs…
When damage happens to a home due to circumstances beyond your control, your home insurance is there to help pay for the repairs. That is the peace of mind that good insurance provides. Unfortunately, however, there is always someone out there who will try to scam others. The Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) is warning…
Less than 25% of Canadian businesses have trade credit insurance, said Intact Insurance’s vice-president of trade credit Jay Rampersad in a recent Canadian Underwriter article. Trade credit insurance protects a business’s receivables against buyer default and bankruptcies, and Rampersand expects to see a lot more demand for it in the near future. The reason for…
A topic of much discussion these days is the lack of new and used vehicles on the market, which has been caused by supply chain issues for parts. As consumers wait for their new vehicles to be manufactured, used vehicles are selling fast, causing a perfect opportunity for car theft rings to up their game…
There are many reasons why a driver may choose to stop using one (or more) of their vehicles. Maybe it needs expensive repairs that require some saving to address. Or, perhaps the main driver is off to university. Or, maybe it is just not needed at the moment, but could be useful in the future. …
Alberta has grown tremendously in its 117-year history. The two largest cities of Calgary and Edmonton both boast a million-plus residents and are full of contemporary buildings and modern infrastructure. Some historians lament that with the furious pace of growth, however, a number of the province’s historic buildings have been lost, such as the case…
There are a number of businesses that require several company vehicles to operate. Everything from landscapers to personal chauffer services require people behind the wheel. In Alberta, any company using more than five vehicles is technically operating a “fleet,” and the company doesn’t necessarily have to own the vehicles, either. A fleet can also consist…
With very little rain forecast among a series of days predicted to be plus-30 degrees Celsius, it’s no surprise that experts are sounding the alarm about the high risk of fire. When it’s this dry out, everyone must play a role in keeping the chances of a blaze down. Whether at home or out in…