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  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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Mediterranean Braised Chicken Thighs

 

Ingredients:

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 6 bone-in chicken thighs (about 2 pounds)
  • 1 can (14 ounces) water-packed small artichoke hearts, drained
  • 3 shallots, halved
  • 1/3 cup dry white wine
  • 1/2 cup pitted Greek olives
  • 1/3 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 garlic clove, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon drained capers
  • 1 teaspoon ground sumac or za’atar seasoning

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 375°.
  2. In a 12-in. cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet, heat butter and oil over medium-high heat.
  3. Brown chicken, skin side down. Turn thighs over; arrange artichokes and shallots around chicken. Cook 1 minute longer.
  4. Add wine to pan; cook 1 minute longer, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan.
  5. Add remaining ingredients to pan.
  6. Bake 15-20 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 170°-175°.


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