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- Take precautions during Emergency Preparedness Week in Canada
May 08, 2012
As Canadians get ready for another fun-filled summer, the Insurance Bureau of Canada reminds them that exciting vacation plans can be cut short if they don't prepare for emergencies - as they tend to occur when they're least expected.
- IBC releases app in recognition of Water Week
March 20, 2012
The third week of March is Water Week in Canada, and in recognition of the event, the Insurance Bureau of Canada has recently launched a mobile device application that many consumers can download to their tablets.
- What to expect for weather this spring
March 16, 2012
After a warmer than usual winter and with spring only days away, The Weather Network has recently released a forecast for what Canadians can expect during the new season.
- Environmental disasters becoming more common
March 01, 2012
During a recent speech, Don Forgeron, president and CEO of the Insurance Bureau of Canada, said that severe weather is becoming a significant issue throughout the world. And for Canada, flooding is chief among them, leading to millions of dollars in insurance claims.
- Canadians give their take on working from home
February 14, 2012
When Canadian employees are asked to give their impressions on whether they think they'll be working from home more this year, most appear to be ambivalent.
- In wake of windstorm, IBC advises Alberta residents
November 30, 2011
After the recent windstorm, the Insurance Bureau of Canada is supplying homeowners with tips for what they should know in the event they need to file a home insurance claim.
- Tips for winterizing a home
October 18, 2011
With freezing temperatures approaching, Quebec' homes are at an increased risk of being damaged. To help homeowners in all provinces prepare, the Quebec arm of the Insurance Bureau of Canada is arming them with some suggestions for how they can winterize their properties.
- Thanksgiving safety tips for frying a turkey
October 07, 2011
With Thanksgiving on Monday, an estimated three million turkeys will be served on dinner tables throughout the country, according to the Turkey Farmers of Canada. Depending on the size, however, the feast's main course may take up to 12 hours to cook.
- CN donates $35,000 in flood relief
September 29, 2011
Canadian National Railway Company recently made a sizable donation to the Red Cross, as many homeowners in Quebec are still recovering after a significant flood event last year.
- Tornado leaves $75 million path of destruction
September 22, 2011
The August tornado that touched down in Goderich, Ontario, earlier this summer is believed to have caused at least $75 million in insured damage, a new report reveals.
- Poll: Many young adults lack renter's insurance
September 07, 2011
As some college students prepare for the school year and life away from home, a new study is finding that a considerable percentage of them don't carry renter's insurance.
- BCAA offers burglary protection tips
August 26, 2011
With Labour Day approaching, many Canadians are planning their last summer vacation before the autumn season sets in. But as the British Columbia Automobile Association asserts, burglars have plans of their own.
- Residents in Ontario recovering from tornadoes
August 23, 2011
Officials say the recent tornadoes which caused severe damage in parts of Goderich, Ontario, this week highlight the need for residents to make sure they have sufficient insurance coverage in the event of a disaster.
- City councillor looks to lower insurance rates
August 05, 2011
By upgrading the city's sewer system, a Kanata, Ontario, city councilor is hoping to decrease home insurance rates for his constituents, according to the Kanata Kourier-Standard.
- Mason industry says it can reduce property damage from termites
July 20, 2011
Termites are a serious problem for Ontario homeowners, but the Canadian Concrete Masonry Producers Association believes it can help solve the issue.
- Rate of burglaries in Canada tends to rise in summer, insurance agency says
June 20, 2011
Summertime is vacation time in Canada. But as the number of claims insurers receive from homeowners shows, it's also a time for increased burglaries.
- IBC awards Ontario communities for emergency preparedness
June 08, 2011
To acknowledge local leaders and homeowners' commitment to safety, the Insurance Bureau of Canada recently handed out some awards.
- Ontarians advised to check their emergency preparedness
May 18, 2011
A rash of natural disasters around the globe have caused a heavy amount of damage and led to significant home insurance losses. The Insurance Bureau of Canada says Ontarians should heed those incidents by examining their own emergency preparedness.
Contributing writers
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