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Upcoming travel plans? Here are a few tips to help you prepare

Redaction Courrier Laval — Sun, 07 May 2023 12:00:39 +0000

Whether it’s exploring a new destination, sightseeing with friends or taking a family vacation, many Canadians are eager to travel again this year.

However, as much fun as travel can be, careful planning can go a long way towards helping your trip be successful. Here are some tips presented by TD Insurance that could help you prepare for your upcoming travels.

Well ahead of your trip, make sure you have all required documentation including your passport and booking confirmations. Remember to check your passport’s expiry date and any visa or entry requirements specific to your destination.
If you are travelling outside your province of residence in Canada or internationally, you may want to consider purchasing travel insurance. Travel insurance policies can include coverage for trip cancellation, trip interruption or emergency medical costs.
Before travelling, select a travel insurance plan that fits your needs and carefully review your coverage, including any limitations and exclusions so you understand what you’re covered for. Remember, the cost of medical bills, travel interruption or cancellation expenses could outweigh the cost of travel insurance.

(Source : News Canada)

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Do you know how much information you share online?

Courrier Laval News — Fri, 14 Apr 2023 14:21:04 +0000

Whether shopping online, signing up for a newsletter or taking a virtual course, you’ve undoubtedly been asked to share personal information. Be aware of what personal information is and why you might be asked for it.

Personal data includes anything someone could use to identify you – a phone number, date of birth or mailing address, for instance. As the name suggests – it’s personal. Online transactions do require you to provide some information, but it’s important to know how to maintain control over your own personal information.

Here are four key tips:

Avoid fields not marked with an asterisk (*). Only fields marked with an asterisk are “required”. Required fields are usually your name and email address, plus address and payment details if you’re making a purchase. Before entering any information in a non-required field, always ask yourself why the organization is asking for it and if you’ll benefit from disclosing it.

You can withdraw marketing consent at any time. Did you sign up for a mailing list but you’re not interested anymore? No problem. Canada has stringent consumer privacy protection legislation, under which organizations need your express consent to send you marketing material – this is why so many stores ask for your email at the checkout. That consent only lasts for two years, and then it needs to be given again

Additionally, marketing emails must have an “unsubscribe” option. Know your rights as a consumer and always make sure you’re only getting communications you actually want to receive.

Find out how companies are using your data. Look for an organization’s privacy page to find out more about how they’ll use the data they handle. For example, in addition to its privacy commitment (policy), Telus has a Trust Model and a privacy centre that outline how it respects data. Clearly communicated privacy practices can be indications that an organization is working to be transparent and more worthy of your trust.

You can find out more about how to protect your personal data at telus.com/privacy.

(Source : News Canada)

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Runaway: Relatives are Concerned

Courrier Laval News — Tue, 27 Sep 2022 20:57:51 +0000

The Service de police de Laval (SPL) is looking for 17-year-old Naomi Cobbler Roberts, who left her home on Sunday, Sept. 18, and hasn’t been seen since.

Her relatives are worried for her safety, as she would have bad company.

She could be in Montreal right now.

Description and Information

Cobbler Roberts is a young black girl who speaks French and English. She’s 1.70 meters (5’7″) tall and weighs 54.5 kilos (120 pounds). She has brown eyes, as well as her hair dyed a pale brown.

At the time of a previous runaway last May, it was said that the young Laval resident also had some distinctive signs, that’s to say nose and ear piercings, in addition to a “Thuglife” tattoo on her left wrist.

Anyone with information about Cobbler Roberts can confidentially contact the SPL info line, at 450 662-INFO (4636) or 911, mentioning the file LVL 220919-004. (B.L.)

translated by Alec Brideau

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