ICBC Relief Rebate Coming For Drivers VICTORIA – The Province is announcing that B.C.’s public auto insurer will provide a one-time relief rebate of $110 to customers to ease the financial burden of increased gas prices caused by the invasion of Ukraine by Russian forces. This rebate will total more than $395 million and comes at time Read More…
Canada further sanctions individuals and entities responsible for procuring and supplying arms and military equipment to Myanmar Office of the Minister of Foreign Affairs The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced Canada is imposing targeted sanctions under the Special Economic Measures (Burma) Regulations against individuals and entities responsible for procuring and supplying arms and Read More…
Poland has welcomed over 2 million refugees fleeing Ukraine Michelle DelaneySenior Media Adviser to the Secretary-GeneralAdvocacy and Media Section, Oslo The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) together with its local partners are launching a refugee reception centre in the Polish capital Warsaw today, set up to receive 2,500 people a day fleeing the war in neighbouring Read More…
Norway to take in Ukrainian refugees from Moldova and assist in medical evacuation In response to a request from Moldova, the Norwegian Government has agreed to help the country by bringing Ukrainian refugees from Moldova to Norway. In addition, Norway will transport Ukrainian refugees needing medical care to Norwegian hospitals for treatment. At this stage, Read More…
It is now illegal for motorists to use a handheld mobile phone under virtually any circumstance while driving. As of 25 March 2022, motorists are breaking the law if they use a handheld mobile phone behind the wheel for any use, including to take photos or videos, scroll through playlists or play games – as the Read More…
