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McLean & Dickey Retrofits a Former Grocery Store

September 27, 2021

When McLean & Dickey Ltd. purchased the old Goodwill Building at 4 King Street in Orillia, we were looking for larger office space to accommodate our rapidly growing company and a means to bring our Marine Insurance division under the same roof. The building, located across the street from the Home Hardware Building Centre and within a block of Orillia’s new Recreation Centre, had been vacant since 2016 and need a major overhaul. The project quickly became an opportunity to implement several sustainable building practices

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A classy sports car was the beginning of a 60-year relationship

September 23, 2021

McLean & Dickey Ltd. will be celebrating 100 years of business in Orillia in 2022. Over the next few months will be featuring stories celebrating our history and some of the memorable moments of being part of the Orillia community for so many years. The sleek ivory white MGA parked on the British motors car lot was the classic sports car. The elegant lines oozed charm and whispered, “girls will be falling over themselves to go for a ride in this car.” It was 1960

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Stronger stunt-driving laws in effect as of July 1

July 9, 2021

If you have a heavy foot, watch out. You could find yourself charged with stunt driving and suffer a slew of penalties under Ontario’s recent changes to the Highway Traffic Act. A section of the province’s Moving Ontarians More Safely Act (MOMS Act) went into effect on July 1 and it promises harsher penalties for drivers caught driving substantially over the limit. Someone can be charged with stunt driving if they are going 50km/h or higher above the limit on roads with a posted limit

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It’s Emergency Preparedness Week – Are you Ready?

May 4, 2021

Severe weather is on the rise in Canada and with the COVID-19 pandemic still on the rise in many parts of the country, there’s an even greater need for all of us to plan ahead and be prepared. There are three simple steps to get better prepared to face a range of emergencies: Know the risks Make a plan Get an emergency kit Know the Risks Did you know that some areas may be at risk for one kind of disaster over another? Knowing the

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Government launches Tow Zone pilot program

April 9, 2021

In an effort to clamp down on unscrupulous towing practices and the “Wild West” environment that has led to escalating violence among tow truck companies, the Ministry of Transportation is imposing towing restrictions on some Toronto area provincial highways. Kickbacks and Fraud are prevalent So, what’s the problem with a $200 dollar tow from the side of a highway? That one tow can add up to tens of thousands of dollars in windfall for the companies involved and criminal elements have moved in to take

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Getting Back to Business

August 11, 2020

Our friends at Intact Insurance have put together some helpful information to guide employers and employees on how to return to work safely. Learn more links to Intact page: https://www.intact.ca/blog/en/search.back-to-business.html

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Lock It or Lose It

April 16, 2020

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is encouraging citizens to “Lock It or Lose It.” The goal is to encourage citizens to take a few simple precautions that will protect their property and vehicles from theft. An unlocked door or an open window is an invitation to thieves. Citizens are encouraged to take a look around their property to see if there are items left out for thieves to steal. It is common for a homeowner to leave items such as bikes, toys, tools etc. out

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Why stocking up on gasoline might NOT be worth the safety risk

March 10, 2020

With the drop in gas prices, you might be tempted to “stock up” here are some things to remember before filling that extra can. American Burn Association states that gasoline produces ignitable vapours that are very dense, 3 to 4 times heavier than air. These vapours are ignitable at a wide range of mixtures with air, from 1.6 to 7.2 times the density of air. They can travel for great distances along the ground or floor and they tend to accumulate in low enclosed spaces,

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Distracted Driving is a Problem

March 29, 2019

Canadian Drivers are being distracted with a number of tasks they are attempting while driving their cars including use of entertainment systems, eating, in-car discussions, reaching back for an item, interacting with GPS device, talking on the phone hands-free, talking on the phone in-hand, adjusting clothing, adjusting making, and texting…Read more (Full PDF)  According to the Canadian Auto Association (CAA), a recent 2017 survey of 2,003 drivers indicated that they considered texting while driving and drunk driving equally as their most serious road safety concern.

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Important Change to Auto Insurance – Minor Accidents

December 18, 2018

Did you know that effective back in June 1, 2016, Insurance Companies in Ontario can no longer use a minor at-fault accident occurring on or after June 1, 2016 that meets certain criteria to increase your automobile premiums?  Provided that no payment has been made by any Insurer, there are no injuries, damages to each car and property were less than $2,000 per car and were paid by the at-fault driver, your premiums will not increase as a result of this type of accident.  This

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