As September draws to a close, the slight chill of the fall will soon be upon us. While some see the fall as the time to start winding down their home and lawn care routines, smart...
Getting your Home Ready for the Fall
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Safety First: Back to School
It's back to school time again, an exciting period for both parents and children! With a new season of school beginning after a lengthy break, it's time to think about how your kids will...
Summer’s Not Over: Plan Your Road Trip
There is nothing better for winding down the summer months than a good old fashion road trip. Whether you're going to hit the road with just your sweetheart at your side, a couple of...
The 7 Most Dangerous Toys to Ever Hit the Market
We're all safety conscious these days, especially when it comes to our children. Toys are held to rigorous standards, tested, and age-rated before they ever hit the shelves. Consumer...
Sail on, Sail Safe this Summer
Top Boating Safety Tips for a Fun Summer on the Water For many Canadians, "summer season” means "boat season.” Getting out on the water and enjoying a relaxing afternoon of fishing, or a...
Keeping your Cottage Safe this Season
After you've done all the work opening your cottage, getting everything set up, and taking care of every little expense related to it, you're going to want to get some serious relaxation...
Pet Safety for Spring Time
After a long winter cooped up inside, many pets and pet owners can't wait to get outdoors again! The spring sun is here, the weather is warm, and nature is blooming all over, who wouldn't...
Spring Safety for Teenage Drivers
When you have young drivers in the home, it's natural to worry about them during the winter seasons. Black ice, limited visibility, mechanical failures, snow banks, hidden potholes and...
Water Damage, the Bane of Snowmobiles and ATVs
Getting out on the ice or pushing through a shallow river bank on your quad can be a thrill. But, when you misjudge just how soft that ice is, or how deep that "shallow” river bank might...
Warm in the Winter: Wood Stove and Fireplace Safety
There's nothing better than cuddling up in front of a nice wood-burning fireplace or stove when the winter starts to get chilly. Tucking under a blanket with your significant other while...
Don’t let the Grinch steal your Christmas!
Alright, it's the last few weeks before Christmas, and yet again you've left it till the last minute, but it's okay. In this last, frantic day of sharp elbows and shoving crowds, you've...
Deck the Halls! 10 Tips for Safely Decorating your Home for the Holidays
As the holiday season approaches, many homeowners will soon be hard at work putting the finishing touches on their decorations. Decking out the home with Christmas lights, wreaths, and...
4 Tips to keep your home Safe while on Christmas Vacation
Christmas is on the horizon and, for many of us, that means travel plans. Whether you're heading out to stay with relatives, or fleeing the chill and snow of Ontario for sunnier climates,...
Be aware of business fraud this holiday season
As a nation of savvy consumers, we know the holiday season brings with it an increased risk of fraud and scams. But, that's only half the story. While this is a risky season for consumers,...
‘Tis the Season for Fraud Awareness
Many of us look forward to the holiday season all year long. It's a time to get together with family, reconnect with friends, and spend some time with the most important people in our...
Winter is Coming, so be Prepared
For Canadians, "winter is coming” isn't just a pop culture catchphrase but a reality we live with every single year. In fact, meteorologists are warning that after getting off with a...
Watch out for these Dangers while Playing Pokémon Go!
Children of the early 2000's finally got the chance to live out their fantasies of becoming a Pokémon master earlier this year with the release of Pokémon Go, an augmented reality game...
Your Teenager Just Got Their G2, Now What?
The unthinkable has finally happened – your teenager has earned their G2 licence and they’re asking for the keys. This is a big moment, not just for the teenager who is taking their first...
Nature, UNLEASHED!
Earthquakes. Hurricanes. Tornadoes. Our planet has more than a few ways to turn your life upside down in an instant! As an insurance brokerage, it's our job to be there when that happens -...
Your Last Piece of Back to School Prep
You've spent the past two weeks scouring stores and hunting down everything your kids will need to go back to school. They have a wardrobe of snazzy new clothes to hit their new class...