Insurance can feel overwhelming, which is why many just ignore their coverage until they need it, simply crossing their fingers in the hopes that everything is in good order. Unfortunately, what makes insurance seem so complicated is that policies are packed with confounding technical terms that don’t always make sense. Understanding what your coverage terms…
A new Leger poll on severe weather has been released at the same time as Canada is facing its second-worst wildfire season on record. More than 2,000 fires have already scorched close to 40,000 square kilometres of the country, with the hardest-hit areas found in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. Out of a sampling of 1,529…
Artificial intelligence (AI) is here to stay. The technology has the ability to simulate human intelligence in machines, which are programmed to learn and problem-solve just like we do. AI does this mainly through three methods. The first is machine learning, which uses algorithms to have data sets learn from past experiences and adjust their…
It’s e-scooter season again, with the handy little machines already busily zipping to and fro around downtown Calgary. Since its inception in 2019, the popularity of the City of Calgary’s shared micro-mobility program can’t be denied. Not only can riders save time on short trips, e-scooters encourage people to get outside more often and to…
There has been much talk lately about the rising cost of living. Inflation rates are at the highest they have been since 1983 and consumers are feeling the squeeze at every point of purchase. Human beings are a creative lot, however, and are coming up with simple, yet effective, ways to control their finances. Here…
We in Calgary happen to live right in the middle of a weather anomaly. Hail is common here, while it’s something the rest of the world doesn’t see that often. It’s so common that our area has earned the moniker of “Hailstorm Alley,” and history certainly backs the name up. On June 13, 2020, residents…