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halloween candle safety

Halloween candle safety

Mathew Harris

Candles are a great way to make your house feel more inviting, or help create a spooky ambiance. But candles can also be a serious fire hazard. In addition to…

“Do Not Disturb” while driving

Surprising statistics continue to bring attention to distracted driving and nearly 3 out of 4 Canadian drivers admit to driving distracted.   According to the government of Ontario’s distracted driving statistics,…

Fall Insurance

Fall leaf cleanup

Mathew Harris

We chose the neighbourhood we live in because it is a mature area with unique homes,  some larger lots, some heritage homes and very mature trees.   Many of the streets…

Flood Insurance

Be Flood Ready

Local flooding continues to be a challenge to deal with and we want to connect with you to discuss the importance of being “Flood Ready”. Imagine the burden a flood…

Prevent Animal Collisions

Joshua Stein

How to prevent collisions with animals Far too often, do we hear about collisions occurring with animals on the road.  Imagine happily driving along at night when all of a…

Car Survival Kit

Some items you want to include in your car in case of an emergency: • Jumper Cables • Flares or triangle reflectors • Backup supply of motor oil • First…

Farm Insurance: loss prevention for safe growth

Gary Banks

  Here are some loss prevention tips from our friends at Intact Insurance. • Inspect and repair concrete stave silos before filling. • Be sure to inspect the roofs on…

Office Loss Prevention Tips

Avoid overloading of electrical outlets, particularly in older buildings equipped with fuses instead of circuit breakers. If existing electrical service is inadequate, ensure that any required electrical modifications are done…

General Commercial Crime Prevention

Ensure that all exterior doors have deadbolt locks with a minimum one inch bolt into the strike plate. Secure exposed exterior door hinge pins to prevent their removal. Protect all…