As we get closer to the end of the year, it’s good time to look back on the stories that shaped Canada in 2018. And arguably the biggest story of the year was the tragic Humboldt Broncos bus crash. Today marks eight months since the crash so let’s take this opportunity to remember the story that changed Canada.

Is it time to streamline the way ICBC deals with brokers? Analysis by Global news has found the government could make $100m in savings per year by moving basic insurance online. Right now, ICBC is forking out $434m in commissions to brokers annually. With the flaming “dumpster fire” spreading at ICBC, can’t savings be made through brokers?   Insurance Brokers Association of BC Executive Director Chuck Byrne thinks there is still a big need for brokers when it comes to making sure drivers understand the insurance they are buying.

If magic mushrooms were proven to help people who suffer from mental health problems, would you vote yes to that drug being legalized? That’s the question that voters in Oregon will likely face at the polls in 2020. Earlier this week, Oregon‘s secretary of state approved a ballot initiative that aims to make it legal for licensed therapists to grow psilocybin mushrooms and administer them to patients.

Chief Financial Officer for Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei, Wanzhou Meng has been arrested in Vancouver, and faces extradition to the United States. The Globe and Mail is reporting Meng is wanted in the US for violating trade sanctions in Iran. Huawei is demanding the release of Weng.