Calgary police and Kal Tire have recently announced a partnership aimed at assisting in curbing the theft of catalytic converters in the city. Until the end of March, car owners can take their vehicles in to a Kal Tire location to have their catalytic converters engraved with the VIN. The hour-long service costs $40 and…
Small businesses have been through the wringer over the past couple years. The pandemic placed incredible pressure on owners as they worked to keep operating amidst constantly changing restrictions, but even as those complications have eased off, there is now the looming possibility of a recession. Recent survey results from the Canadian Federation of Independent…
When you reach the age of 18 in Alberta, otherwise known as the “age of the majority,” you are legally able to buy alcohol, get married, obtain a credit card, adopt a pet, change your name, vote in an election, and sit on a jury. But, there remains one thing younger people can’t do until…
It’s the year of the rabbit, according to the Chinese Zodiac, which corresponds with the symbols of longevity, peace, and prosperity. The prediction is for increased hope, which is most welcome after three years of uncertainty. To help you move towards more freedom from worry, we at Lane’s have put together these 10 New Year’s…
The season for celebrating with family and friends is upon us. Unfortunately, however, it’s also the season for criminals and lawbreakers to begin ramping up their activities. When people are distracted by the good things in life, bad people often take advantage. Holiday scams are nothing new, however in this technological day and age, when…
As 2022 closes out, the Calgary Real Estate Board (CREB) is reporting the city is on track to achieve another record year of sales. Even a marked decline of 22% in home sales for November was not enough to put numbers behind those posted in 2021. Sales numbers continue to top those of pre-COVID levels…
Canada’s Équité Association, a national organization with the mandate of reducing and preventing insurance fraud and crime and its impacts, recently released its list of the top 10 stolen autos of 2021. This list should be of interest to anyone owning a featured vehicle, as those in the auto insurance industry warn that you will…
Snowmobiles are versatile machines that Albertans and Canadians use for a number of different reasons. In 2018 there were 78,000 snowmobiles registered in the province, with only Quebec and Ontario, which have much higher populations, registering more. More than 600,000 snowmobiles in Canada are used for transportation, recreation, hunting and trapping. They allow people to…
Cybercrime is a major threat to Canadian businesses, and companies are concerned. Statistics Canada’s recently released results of their 2021 Canadian Survey of Cyber Security and Cybercrime reveal cyber concerns are top of mind for many. Key findings from the report include: 18% of Canadian businesses were impacted by cyber security incidents in 2021, compared…
There is a labour shortage across Canada right now, so much so that the federal government recently announced a huge increase in the number of immigrants allowed to enter over the next three years. Immigration Minister Sean Fraser anticipates 465,000 new arrivals in 2023, to rise to 500,000 in 2025, and a heavy emphasis on…