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Forensic Engineering - A Primer for Adjusters
The claim hits your inbox and the timer starts! One of the questions that might come to mind is “do I need a forensic engineer?” The following article will help you make that determination the next time you have a property loss or personal injury claim...(read more)
60 Years of Canadian Innovation - Week 18
October 30, 2024

This ubiquitous cocktail has been a part of Canadian culture for over 50 years!

 

In 1969, Walter Chell was asked to create a new signature cocktail for the Calgary Inn’s new Italian restaurant. His original recipe has spawned many variations and likely...(read more)

60 Years of Canadian Innovation - Week 17
October 23, 2024

The Yukon Gold potato is this week's Canadian innovation.  Many of us will remember seeing these in the grocery store for the first time when they were introduced. Making them notable was not only their yellow flesh but also the taste, both of which were a big...(read more)

60 Years of Canadian Innovation - Week 16
October 16, 2024

In case you missed week one's post where we explained the purpose of these weekly posts, we'll recap. Arcon is in it's 60th year of business. We'll officially celebrate our 60th anniversary in 2025. In a lead up to that and as an homage to the...(read more)

60 Years of Canadian Innovation - Week 15
October 09, 2024

For many, it is the only way to close out a Saturday evening on the town in Halifax. Just the mention of it brings back wonderful memories of standing on a street corner eating your last meal of the night and often, the first of the next day!  Yes, I'm...(read more)

60 Years of Canadian Innovation - Week 14
October 01, 2024

If you've taken a first aid course that included CPR training, you likely practiced compressions on a Cardio Pulmonary Mannequin.

In 1989, Dianne Croteau and partners, Richard Brault and Jonathan Vinden, invented "Actar 911", a mannequin designed to...(read more)

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