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What Residents Need to Know about Waterloo Region changing its Garbage Collection Program in 2026
Starting in March 2026, Waterloo Region will implement a cart-based waste collection system for garbage and organics — replacing manual collection for approximately 161,000 single-family...
Police Warn of Taxi Scam in Waterloo Region
Waterloo Regional Police have issued a warning about a taxi scam targeting residents and their debit cards. How the Taxi Scam Works A duo of suspects act as a taxi driver and a passenger....
Protecting Your Home from Extreme Summer Heat in Ontario
As residents in southern Ontario face scorching summer temperatures, safeguarding your home and keeping it cool are top priorities. Extreme heat can damage your property and drive-up...
Why Directors and Officers Insurance is Critical for Businesses in 2025
Businesses in Canada and beyond are facing an increasing number of insolvencies — impacting economies, communities, and employees. Directors and officers, who are held to a higher standard...
Re-vinned Vehicles in Ontario: How It Works and How to Protect Yourself
Ontario has seen a surge in an increasingly common form of auto theft known as "re-vinning," a tactic used by criminals to disguise stolen vehicles and sell them to unsuspecting buyers....
New Homeowners Essentials – A handy list of lists!
« Back to Summer 2025 Newsletter Becoming a homeowner is exciting, but it comes with a list of serious responsibilities! Here are some essential tips and checklists to help you settle in...
Impact of Tariffs on Property & Car Insurance
« Back to Summer 2025 Newsletter Recent global trade shifts and tariffs on imported materials may have an impact on the home and auto insurance costs in Canada. Higher prices for building...
Important Safety Tips for Propane Tanks
« Back to Summer 2025 Newsletter Summer is a great time for outdoor fun including backyard fires and barbeques with family and friends. It’s also important to remember that safety comes...
Tips to Use RESP Savings Wisely
« Back to Summer 2025 Newsletter If you have a young person in your life, graduations and preparations for post-secondary education are well underway. To help you prepare, we’ve gathered...
Staebler Suggests: 2025 Events and Activities in Kitchener-Waterloo Region
« Back to Summer 2025 Newsletter Summer 2025 in Kitchener and Waterloo Region bursts with vibrant events and activities. Enjoy music at the Kitchener Blues Festival and Uptown Waterloo...
Is Wildfire Smoke Damage covered by Your Home Insurance Policy?
Wildfire smoke has been blanketing southern Ontario, raising concerns about its impact on health and home. If you're wondering whether smoke damage is covered by your home insurance...
Assess a Data Breach with Canada’s New OPC Tool
If you run a business in Canada, keeping personal information safe is critical. When a data breach happens, figuring out if it’s serious enough to report can be tricky. That’s where the...
What You Need to Know about a Potential Canada Post Strike
IMPORTANT UPDATE (Friday, May 23): Canada Post workers have avoided a full strike and will continue to deliver mail, however they are refusing overtime, which may lead to delivery delays...
Updated Fireworks Bylaws in Kitchener and Waterloo (2025)
The cities of Kitchener and Waterloo took a major step towards reducing the number of disruptions and complaints from fireworks – by banning their sales beginning in 2026. Previously the...
How Much is Cottage Insurance in Ontario?
Whether you’re on the Bruce Peninsula, in Muskoka, around the Kawarthas, or elsewhere in beautiful Ontario, getting away to the cottage is a treasured time and a peaceful retreat from city...
How Stunt Driving Impacts Your Insurance Rates
In Ontario, stunt driving isn’t just a joyride – it’s a serious offence with lasting consequences, especially when it comes to your car insurance. Defined under the Highway Traffic Act as...
How Do Your Home’s Water Features Work?
Whether you’re a first-time homeowner or a seasoned pro around your property, it’s important to keep in mind how things work both in and around the house. With the spring "water season"...
Staebler VP Anita Flootman Paterson featured in IIC Article
A newly introduced regulation on the storage and contained of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS or “forever chemicals”) is impacting the commercial insurance space. Ahead of the...
APRIL FOOLS: Newly-discovered ‘S’ on Moon’s surface baffles Astronomers
In a discovery that has astronomers scratching their heads with theories, a massive ‘S’-like shape has been recently discovered on the Moon’s surface. Captured by NASA’s Lunar...