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September 13 2023

Tour de Bleu Cycling Event Sets New Record, Raising $5.65 Million for Youth Mental Health at Osler Foundation

Tour de Bleu Cycling Event Raises a Record $5.65 Million for Osler Foundation. 46 Riders Cycle to Support Increased Capacity for Youth Mental Health Programs at William Osler Health System In a remarkable display of community spirit, the annual Tour de Bleu fundraiser, jointly hosted by Mattamy Homes and the Peter Gilgan Foundation, achieved a momentous milestone, raising an impressive $5.65...

How Do Car Trade-Ins Work In Canada?

If you want to buy a new vehicle, it’s time to think about what you want to do with your old one. Selling it privately is one option. The other option is to trade it in at a car dealership. We wrote this guide to help people learn more about how car trade-ins work in Canada. How Does Trading In Your Car Work? There is a very straightforward process that is followed whenever someone wants to...

Buying A Used Car vs A New Car: Either Way You Can't Go Wrong

Used Car vs. New Car Prices An obvious and significant difference between used and new cars is price. Used cars will always have a lower price tag than the same car that’s brand new and there’s no getting around it. However, it’s important to understand that used vehicles can also be more expensive than new cars of a different brand, model and age. Used Car vs. New Car Depreciation The main...

How To Get The Cheapest Car Insurance In Ontario, Canada

Step 1: Review Your Policy The quickest and easiest way to save on your insurance is to simply review your current insurance policy and what’s going on in your life. There are many ways you can adjust your policy to save more 1.1 Shop Around This is the most important tip you will read in this guide. You should always shop around for car insurance – when you first get insurance, when your...

Buying A Car With Bad Credit

Buying a Car with Bad Credit If you have bad credit, you can still get a loan or a lease to buy a car, but it will be more difficult and with greater limitations. The interest rates and monthly payments will be higher and you will likely only be able to get a smaller loan or lease for a less expensive car. There are also some ways to help make it easier to get a lease or a loan: Check Your...

Buying A New Car In Ontario, Canada

Step 1: Preparation Before you start looking for new vehicles that are for sale, there is some initial preparation you can do to make the rest of the process much easier. The best way to avoid overspending is by figuring out what your ideal budget should be. Remember that the purchasing price of the vehicle is not the only way that a car can cost you money. There are also taxes, licensing fees,...

Buying A Used Car In Ontario, Canada

Step 1: Preparation Before you start looking for used vehicles that are for sale, you should do some preparation that will make the rest of the process much easier. 1.1 Pick Your Ideal Vehicle In general, you should figure out what your needs are when shopping for a vehicle. Someone who lives and works in downtown Toronto might want a small hybrid that has great fuel economy and can maneuver...

Car Insurance Scams To Watch Out For

Right-Of-Way The scammers will have the right of way in a situation but will waive the victim through, and when the victim follows the indication, the scammer will accelerate to cause a collision. They will then deny that they made any gesture to make it seem like the victim was at fault. Here are common situations where this might happen: At a stop signor intersection When changing lanes At a...

How Car Lease Payments Are Calculated

The Basics: How Leases Work In general terms, lease payments start with the total value of the vehicle you want, called the Selling Price. By the end of your lease, the car will have what is known as the Residual Value, which represents how much the vehicle can be re-sold for by the dealership when you return it to them. How much you wind up paying for the vehicle is mainly determined by how...

What's The Difference Between Leasing And Financing A Car

Ownership Lease: You don’t own the car; you pay to use it for a fixed period. At the end of the term, you either return it or buy it. Finance: You own the vehicle and get to keep it, use it how you want, for as long as you want, and add any customizations or modifications you want. Down Payments Lease: Usually includes the first month’s payment, a refundable security deposit, a down payment,...

Foreign Driver's License Exchange In Ontario, Canada

If you have just immigrated to Ontario from another country, or you are preparing to do so, it is possible for you to exchange your driver’s license for a full Ontario license. Your original license must be from a country with an exchange agreement with Canada and must be higher than a learner’s permit or novice class. If your country does not have an agreement, you can use your driving...

Guide To Distracted Driving In Ontario

What Is Distracted Driving? Distracted driving is when someone is driving a vehicle and simultaneously participating in actions and activities that take their focus away from driving. There are laws in place to punish drivers for being distracted because studies show distracted drivers are far more likely to be in an accident and pose a safety hazard to people around them. In Ontario, the laws...