Want to mitigate overland flood risk? Check upstream as well as downstream

B.C. documentary filmmaker connects catastrophic flooding downstream in river basins with vanishing forest cover upstream

February 9, 2026

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Valentine’s Day Surge Creates Unique Risk Landscape for Restaurants, Spas, and Jewellery Retailers Across Canada

TORONTO, ON, FEBRUARY 9, 2026/insPRESS/ – As Valentine’s Day approaches, several key sectors across Canada are preparing for one of their busiest periods of the year. Restaurants, spas, and jewellery stores experience a significant seasonal spike in demand driven by consumer spending patterns, pre‑booked experiences, and the cultural emphasis on gifting. Recent national surveys show […]

By CHES Special Risk Inc. | February 9, 2026

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Axis Insurance Managers Inc. Acquires Treasures Insurance Edmonton Inc.

EDMONTON, AB, FEBRUARY 9, 2026/insPRESS/ – Axis Insurance Managers Inc. (“Axis”) has announced its acquisition of Treasures Insurance Edmonton Inc., further strengthening Axis’s footprint in Alberta and enhancing the combined firm’s ability to provide comprehensive insurance and advisory services across Canada. The acquisition unites two organizations that share a commitment to client-focused service, integrity, and […]

By Axis Insurance Managers Inc. (“Axis”) | February 9, 2026

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Uber found liable in sexual assault case and ordered to pay $8.5 million

Will the U.S. ride-sharing ruling have implications for auto liability beyond this single case?

By Wyatte Grantham-Philips and Hallie Golden (courtesy of The Canadian Press) | February 6, 2026

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