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Like many Canadians, you may be looking to hit the open road in a new vehicle. If so, you may be weighing the pros and cons of buying vs. leasing a new vehicle. Fortunately, leasing or buying truly comes down to your individual priorities. Curious if leasing or buying a vehicle is right for you and how this may impact your insurance policy? The article below will identify the differences between leasing, financing, and owning a vehicle, and instances where it may be more beneficial to lease or buy. Additionally, we sat down with one of Gifford Carr's personal lines experts, Jessica Elliott, who provided her insight on insurance implications.

Like many festival managers, insurance is likely on a high-priority list of things to acquire before soundcheck. However, many managers, including Dauphin's Countryfest in a recent article in a recent CTV News, have expressed that obtaining coverage for the event was "an uphill battle." As festivals enter a new time of securing insurance, we spoke with Matthew Leishman, branch manager of Gifford Carr Burlington, to understand the intricacies of festival insurance.

As many businesses continue to adopt digital strategies for growth, some have turned to eCommerce distribution channels, such as Amazon or Etsy, to go direct to consumers and boost sales.

Sadly, retail theft is a part of owning and managing a business. It, unfortunately, costs Canadian retailers nearly $4 billion in losses each year. But, that doesn’t mean you and your goods have to just sit around and wait to be a target of customer theft. There are six key steps you can take today to deter theft in your store.

As a small to medium-sized business owner, chances are you wear many hats. From admin to finance, marketing to cyber security, your hands are full at all times. As more companies become reliant on digital processes, it presents a risk of cyber threats.

Generally, home insurance policies can help pay to replace certain types of landscaping, such as trees, shrubs, and plants. But coverage depends on the way the damage occurred. Read more about home insurance and landscaping coverage here.