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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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Tanker Blaze Near Dubai Escalates Gulf Tensions Amid U.S.–Iran Standoff

The Al-Salmi (above) may not have been the intended target. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said they had targeted a container ship in the Gulf. But they appeared to be referring to the Singapore-flagged Haiphong Express. 

A fully loaded crude oil tanker was set ablaze off the coast of Dubai after an attack attributed to Iran, intensifying already severe regional tensions following warnings from U.S. President Donald Trump. The Kuwait‑flagged vessel, Al‑Salmi, caught fire after a drone strike, though authorities in Dubai later confirmed the blaze had been contained with no injuries reported. 

The tanker, carrying nearly two million barrels of crude oil, may have been struck in a case of mistaken identity, as Iran’s Revolutionary Guards claimed they were targeting a nearby container ship with alleged Israeli ties. The attack is the latest in a series of assaults on merchant vessels in the Strait of Hormuz since late February, a period marked by escalating conflict involving the U.S., Israel, and Iran. 

Oil prices briefly spiked following the incident, reflecting global market anxiety as the month‑long conflict continues to disrupt energy supplies and raise fears of broader economic fallout. Diplomatic efforts are underway, with Pakistan and China urging de‑escalation, though Iran has dismissed recent U.S. peace proposals as unrealistic. 

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