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Ontario Auto Insurance Just Changed: What Every Driver Needs to Know Before July 1

  If you drive in Ontario, this affects you — starting July 1, 2026 , the biggest shake-up to Ontario's auto insurance system in decades is here. Nine benefits that were automatically included in every policy for years are now optional extras you have to pay for separately — or go without. The Ford government is calling it consumer choice. Critics are calling it a coverage cliff. Either way, Ontario drivers need to understand what just changed before their next policy renewal — because the default "basic" plan is now much leaner than what you're used to. From Standard Package to À La Carte Ontario's auto insurance has always included a bundle of Statutory Accident Benefits (SABs) — no-fault coverage that kicks in when you're hurt in a collision, regardless of who caused it. Think income replacement, caregiver support, funeral costs. They were simply part of the deal. That changes now. Starting July 1, 2026, only three categories of benefits remain mandatory in...

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Your daily horoscope: March 13, 2025

HOROSCOPES IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY

There is no point trying to work with people whose outlook on life is completely opposed to your own. The message of your birthday chart this year is that you will travel faster and further if you travel alone. Don’t let anyone hold you back.

ARIES (March 21 - April 20):

Try not to take what happens over the next two days seriously. It may seem like there is chaos and confusion in every direction but only because so many people are running around like headless chickens. If you know what you want you’ll be okay.

TAURUS (April 21 - May 21):

You may think you can handle a difficult task on your own but the approaching lunar eclipse means you could find yourself overwhelmed if you try. There are plenty of people who are willing to assist you, but you’ve got to ask them first!

GEMINI (May 22 - June 21):

This could be an emotional few days for you Gemini and events on the home front are likely to be challenging. Keep telling yourself that it will all come right in the end and make sure loved ones can see you are still in control.

CANCER (June 22 - July 23):

Keep what is going on in the world around you in perspective. Tomorrow’s eclipse could bring a nasty shock, or two, or three, your way but if you stand back and look at events logically you will see there is nothing to get worked up about.

LEO (July 24 - Aug. 23):

Although tomorrow’s lunar eclipse takes place in the financial area of your chart there is no evidence to suggest that others will be trying to cheat you. Having said which, it won’t do any harm to keep one hand on your wallet at all times!

VIRGO (Aug. 24 - Sept. 23):

A crisis of confidence is likely over the next two or three days, so keep telling yourself that you are still on the right track and still heading for success. It may take longer than expected to reach your objective but you’ll get there in the end.

LIBRA (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23):

Stop looking over your shoulder and start looking at what is in front of you. Those secret enemies you seem to believe are stalking you are just phantoms of your hyperactive imagination, so banish them from your mind once and for all.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22):

Do you really care how other people will respond to what you say and do? Of course you don’t, so why are you wasting precious time trying to second guess how they might react? Focus on your No. 1 goal and ignore everything else.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 - Dec. 21):

Tomorrow’s lunar eclipse in the career area of your chart is going to make some kind of setback look ten times worse than it really is, so promise yourself now that you will stay calm and carry on as usual. Nothing and no one can hurt you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20):

You need to accept that some people are determined to look on the dark side of life and that nothing you say or do is going to change their outlook. Put some distance between you so there is no chance their negativity might rub off on you.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19):

You may be tempted to back off from what you are working on and wait for the cosmic climate to move in your favour but that would be a mistake. You have what it takes to overcome any and all challenges, so double your efforts.

PISCES (Feb. 20 - Mar. 20):

Relationships could get a bit tricky over the next few days, so promise yourself that no matter what loved ones might say you won’t overreact and make things worse than they need to be. Smile serenely and pretend that nothing bothers you in the slightest.

 

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