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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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At least 30 Palestinians were killed in a wave of Israeli airstrikes across the Gaza Strip, according to local hospitals, marking one of the deadliest escalations since the ceasefire took effect. The strikes hit several densely populated areas, including parts of Gaza City and Khan Younis, leaving emergency crews struggling to reach survivors under the rubble.

Medical staff reported that women and children were among the dead, with dozens more injured. The sudden surge in casualties has heightened fears that the fragile ceasefire could unravel, as both sides accuse each other of violating its terms.

The latest violence comes amid ongoing humanitarian strain in Gaza, where shortages of medical supplies, fuel, and clean water continue to deepen the crisis. Residents describe a growing sense of uncertainty as they brace for the possibility of further escalation.


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