Canada Post workers could go on strike in the coming week or so (via CTV News), disrupting mail service delivery. What does this potential strike mean for you, your insurance documents,...
Need to Knows for a Potential Canada Post Strike
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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...
Fraud Prevention Month – 5 Tips to Combat Scams
March is Fraud Prevention Month, a time to remind ourselves of the sneaky tactics scammers use to trick people out of their money, personal information, or both. With scams becoming more...
How U.S. Tariffs could impact your Insurance Premiums and Policy Limits
The introduction of widespread tariffs on Canadian goods and the retaliatory tariffs on products from the United States could have an impact on home, auto, and business insurance premiums,...
Which are the Best Rated Insurance Companies?
A Staebler Insurance partner, RATESDOTCA Group, commissioned an auto insurance study to share which insurance companies ranked highest in customer satisfaction. As an insurance brokerage,...
How Natural Disasters affect Canadian Insurance Rates
It’s been a rough start to the year with natural disasters in North America and beyond, including most recently the devastating wildfires in Southern California. The images are heart...
What Are Ontario’s New Collision Reporting Rules?
As of January 1, 2025, Ontario has introduced changes to the collision reporting rules, impacting how drivers must respond to accidents. Here’s a look at these changes and how they can...
What You Need to Know with Canada Post Resuming Mail Delivery
It is expected that Canada Post will resume its operations on Tuesday, December 17, after a four-plus week strike halted the delivery of mail across Canada. Labour negotiations aside,...
What’s a “Ghost Broker” and how to protect yourself?
There have been reports in Ontario of “Ghost Insurance Brokers” selling fraudulent insurance policies to unsuspecting victims, causing financial loss. A "Ghost Broker" is a person or an...
UPDATE: Canada Post on Strike
UPDATE: As of Friday, November 15, Canada Post is on strike, disrupting mail delivery across the country. Below is important information about alternative ways to access your insurance...
Staebler Insurance is Returning to our Roots in Downtown Kitchener
Staebler Insurance is very excited to announce we are returning to our roots with a move to downtown Kitchener. Effective Monday, October 28, Staebler Insurance will be located at 51...
Staebler Brokers Nominated in Readers’ Choice Awards
Two Staebler Insurance Personal Solutions Brokers are finalists in the Waterloo Region Record's Readers' Choice Awards. Tori Hayward (Wood) and Melissa Kennedy advanced past the nominated...
Police Alert: Airbags are being Stolen from a Popular Model of Car
The Guelph Police Service has issued an alert after at least 10 airbags were stolen out of vehicles over the past weekend. Police are saying that Honda Civics were specifically targeted,...
HEADS UP: Automatic Ontario Licence Plate Renewals begin on July 1
Ontario drivers are being reminded to ensure their licence plate is renewed before July 1, 2024 or face a $110 fine. That’s because the province is converting to automatic plate renewals,...
Safety Tips for the Total Solar Eclipse on April 8, 2024
An extremely rare astronomical event will occur in parts of southern Ontario on Monday, April 8, 2024, when the moon will completely cover the sun, creating a total solar eclipse! While...
Fraud Prevention Month: 4 Tips to Share with Older Adults
March is Fraud Prevention Month in Canada and with an increase in reported fraud cases targeting older adults, it’s important to share tips to help protect them from becoming a victim....
What You Need to Know About OPCF 49 and DCPD
Beginning January 1, 2024, auto insurance policyholders in Ontario will have more choice when it comes to their coverage. The Ontario government has introduced an optional endorsement for...
Updated Backyard Fire Rules in Waterloo Region
Residents in Waterloo Region have different rules for backyard fires depending on the city or township they live in. The regulations range from no permit needed to requiring a permit to...
Insurance Company Reactions to Auto Theft in Ontario
Car thefts continue to rise across Ontario and insurance companies are developing new ways to help address the problem. In response, some insurance companies are imposing a high-risk...
Be Aware of Ontario-based Door-to-Door Scams
Opening the door to an unknown person can be unnerving. It becomes even more uncomfortable when the stranger on the other side begins the interaction with high pressure sales tactics like...