Quebec Encourages Portable Airbag Vests for Motorcyclists
Quebec's auto insurance board and motorcycle association are promoting portable airbag vests for riders to help cut the province's motorcycle fatality rate.
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Quebec's auto insurance board and motorcycle association are promoting portable airbag vests for riders to help cut the province's motorcycle fatality rate.
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A Montreal couple rebooked an Air Canada flight to use a 25% discount but paid more than the original fare because dynamic pricing raised the base price, prompting experts to call for clearer fare transparency.
A Montreal couple rebooked an Air Canada flight to use a 25% discount but ended up paying slightly more due to the airline's dynamic pricing, illustrating how real‑time fare changes can offset advertised savings.
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