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Transport Truck Trailer Brake Inspections: Critical Safety Measure
When it comes to hauling a 36,000-kilogram tractor-trailer down the road, the braking system is a major safety feature. The trailer's brakes, located more than 12 metres behind the driver,...
Top 10 Motorcycle Safety Tips
Riding a motorcycle offers a sense of freedom and adventure like no other, but it also comes with its own set of risks. Whether you're a seasoned rider or just starting out, safety is the...
Back-to-School Checklist to Help Prepare for September
As the back-to-school season approaches, parents are preparing for the September rush! Whether your child is heading to kindergarten or tackling their final year of high school, getting...
Does Your Commercial Building Have a Fire Impairment Procedure?
For any commercial property management plan, ensuring the safety and security of occupants and assets is a top priority. One crucial aspect of this responsibility is having a comprehensive...
Ontario Storm: Rainfall Claims and Basement Flooding Subsidies
Rapid rainfall over a short period last week led to disastrous conditions and flooding in many parts of southern Ontario, including Waterloo Region and the Greater Toronto Area. Insurance...
Backyard Fire and Fireworks Bylaws in Waterloo Region
As the days get longer and warmer, many of us are eagerly anticipating summer nights spent gathered around a crackling fire or watching fireworks light up the sky. However, before you...
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...
Security Suggestions to Help Keep Your Business Property Safe
Businesses and commercial properties are often the target of thieves and criminal trespassers looking to cause trouble. For businesses and property owners, it’s critical to have strong...
New Towing Regulations in Ontario to Help Protect Drivers
With the New Year’s arrival, Ontario has introduced new towing industry regulations aimed at protecting consumers and reducing the risk of fraud when drivers are in a vulnerable position....
Claim Incident Response Forms – What You Need to Know
As the season shifts to winter, there is a return of possible dangerous walking conditions, which increases the potential for slips, falls, and other similar incidents and injuries. Keep...
Waterloo Region Snow Removal and Ice Clearing Bylaws
As autumn turns to winter and the temperatures drop, the risk of icy and snowy conditions returns to Waterloo Region. With the wintry weather comes the responsibility of homeowners and...
Kitchener Fire Department’s Home Safety Reminders
Did you know the number one cause for home fires is related to unattended cooking? Whether it’s an unattended oven, stovetop, or barbeque, with busy lives and household distractions it is...
Back to School Bus Safety & Speed Limits
September is here and back to school time means back to sharing the road with school vehicles. Knowing the laws for sharing the road can save you from big fines and potentially even bigger...
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...
When Can I Take My Snow Tires Off My Car?
Spring has sprung in Ontario with melting snow, warmer weather, and dry roads. Naturally, drivers are beginning to ask when they can take the snow tires off their car. To maintain your...
What Changes Do I Need to Tell My Insurance Broker?
Your insurance coverage is unique to you and policies are tailored to each person or item (i.e. your policy will be different than your neighbour’s, even if you drive the same car). READ...
What are the New Speed Limits for Kitchener and Waterloo Streets?
The City of Waterloo is introducing new speed limits to slow down motorists and improve pedestrian safety in Waterloo Region. During a recent council meeting, Waterloo approved its new...
Top Tips For Safe Winter Driving
As the winter season moves along, Mother Nature has brought its familiar friends of dicey road conditions, ice slicks, and blinding flurries. Driving in the winter is never fun, but there...
Five Insurance Related Resolutions for the New Year
Here are five smart insurance related resolutions to begin 2023.