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It is named the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the day is meant to recognize and commemorate the legacy of residential schools where tens of thousands of First Nations children were taken from their families and forced to attend classes that separated them from their culture. Earlier this year mass grave sites with thousands…

Insurance Companies are moving quicker on change, but it still takes time and money. I was on a zoom meeting with one of the clients insured with Sun Life Financial.  They were talking about their new policies on Gender Diversity. Have you been curious on how Insurance Companies are dealing with this?  This article is…

It is that time of year to get my motorcycle out again and ride the roads.  This picture is from my ride to Nakusp this weekend.  I can't believe that back to school shopping is in full swing. I wanted to remind everyone with child(ren) going back to University, to let the Insurance Company know. …

Photo by Ivan Diaz on Unsplash If I thought I had Covid fatigue before, I am probably at my breaking point now, and this isn't over. In Canada we have rights that pertain to employees and their privacy. Yet, Employer's have a responsibility to the safety of their Employees.  We are on tricky ground right now regarding requiring…

In 2024 the Paris Olympics they are adding Foil Racing, or as they call it Windfoiling. I have watched this young man, Tayne Steven grow up around the kiting world.  His Dad and Uncle would bring him to The Gorge at a young age with one kite, a 7 meter, and a twin tip. Tayne…

With all of the discussions surrounding Medical Cannabis, the perception was it was going to take over the world.  When I look at all the of the places you can buy Cannabis, maybe it has? Green Shield has put a story together that talks about Medical Cannabis. It might be dying on the vine: "Only…

I read this article in Castanet regarding Covid Insurance and travel. Understanding the contract that you purchase is always a good idea.  If you don't understand what you purchased, buy insurance coverage from someone you trust.  Shopping for the cheapest rate sometimes is not in your best interest, especially if you are traveling with preexisting…

As our summer begins, and it looks like it might be a hot one, will you venture out and visit people and travel? I was talking with a friend who was going to an event, and in order to attend the event they had to prove that they were fully vaccinated.  I am wondering where…

Sun Life is bringing some clarity on how they will handle their Employee Benefit claims for Life Insurance and Disability that are related to Covid. COVID-19 vaccines and your group benefits plan coverage Will getting a COVID-19 vaccine affect my life insurance coverage? What if someone dies as a result of a side effect of…