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COVID-19 and Omicron – Updated Information About Travel Insurance

Travel plans? Amidst new restrictions, there’s new information about COVID-19, the Omicron variant and your travel insurance. With the skyrocketing numbers of new cases across the country – and the world – the Canadian government reinstated the level 3 “avoid non-essential travel” advisory. Fortunately, the announcement in late 2021 does NOT impact our COVID-19 travel […]

Radon Gas Testing – Winter Is the Ideal Time to Test Your Home

Better late than never! Last month was Radon Action Month in Canada – but any time this winter is a great time to test for Radon Gas. A colourless, odourless, radioactive gas found in Canadian homes across the country, Radon Gas exposure is the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers. And while we’re a little […]

Tiny Home Insurance – Yes, You Should Have It!

Want to downsize? If you choose to live in a tiny house, make sure your property and belongings are protected with tiny home insurance! With the popularity of tiny homes over recent years, and particularly during an ongoing, stressful, and costly pandemic, it inspires for many a move to downsize and simplify. But, there’s a […]

FireSmart in Fall and Winter for Summer Wildfire Protection

The next wildfire season will be here before you know it! Prep your home – get FireSmart in fall and winter. Another wildfire season will be just around the corner. Do you think your home and property are prepared? If not, don’t feel discouraged. You can get FireSmart in fall and winter – easier than any […]

When You Hit an Animal While Driving — What To Do!

Close calls with wildlife on the road are frighteningly common. If you do hit an animal while driving, a clear head and preparation are vital. Even with ever-longer days, wildlife on the road is still very much a hazard. Deer, elk, and even moose can be difficult to see at the best of times, but […]

Spring Is In the Air – Prepare Your Property for Spring Melt!

After a tough late winter – oh-so-cold! – spring is officially in the air! Just be sure you’re prepared for the spring melt! Whilst we all welcome spring, particularly after a horribly cold February, the change of season can pose some hazards, however. Spring melt primary among them – be sure you’re prepared and that […]

Clear Your Walks and Driveway of Snow – How to Shovel Safely!

Keep your property safe from accident liability by clearing snow and ice. Keep yourself safe from pain and injury – shovel safely! Our British Columbia winters are typically all over the place when it comes to weather. It can be dumping snow one day, raining the next, followed by a drop into the deep freeze […]

Protect Your Home and Yourself on Snow and Ice This Winter

If the snow hasn’t arrived yet, it will soon. Protect yourself and your home from potential accidents on snow and ice – and possible liability!  Winter is descending upon us. Brrrrrrrr. And with so many more people staying home instead of heading south this winter, the chances for potential accident and injury associated with snow […]

A COVID-19 Guide – 12 Ways to Protect Your Household

Back to work and school. How to protect your home and family from COVID-19 in this age of the new normal. This week marks back to school for many local youngsters. And while most of us seemed to resume some degree of normalcy throughout the summer, the spectre of COVID-19 still continued to influence our […]

How to Protect Your Home During Wildfire Season

A dry, hot spell means wildfire season isn’t far away. Do what you can NOW to help keep your home protected. Despite the long, wet spring the recent run of hot weather means that wildfire season can’t be far behind. As the world witnessed the savagery of wildfires as they devastated Australia late last year […]