When I was young, RC planes were the pinnacle of the toy world. What could be cooler than a model airplane that could actually take off and pull cool loops and barrel rolls through the sky...
Flying your Drone on the Right Side of the Law
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Extreme Heat Warning in Ontario
After a cool start to the season, a mid-spring heat event has hit southern Ontario -- and with it comes the warnings and reminders to be proactive to help beat the heat. The risks are...
Covid-19: Business Planning for Safe Re-Opening
It’s been over eight weeks since government and health officials mandated the majority of businesses close their doors to the public. A lot has changed and everyone has needed to quickly...
COVID-19 Update
On March 11, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 (the novel coronavirus) a pandemic. At Staebler, the health and well-being of our employees and our customers continues to be...
Local Flood Warnings Have Begun
With rapidly rising temperatures and rainy pre-spring weather, flood warnings will become more and more frequent. This week the Grand River Conservation Authority issued official...
Tips For Re-opening Your Seasonal Cottage or Trailer
From the Staebler Blog archive: This post originally appeared in May, 2019. The long wait is finally over: It’s time to open up your getaway property. As the warmer weather settles in, the...
Out With the Old – Common Household Items you Might Not Know Expire!
They say nothing gold can stay, and isn't that the truth. While we might be used to keeping an eye on the expiry date for our groceries, or swapping out the batteries on our fire alarms,...
What you Need to Tell your Family About your Life Insurance
Great, you’ve done the responsible thing and you’ve purchased a comprehensive life insurance policy. Now you can rest easy knowing that should anything unfortunate ever happen to you, your...
When was the last time your business had refresher training?
Scheduling training can feel a lot like scheduling a root canal! It's not something most people look forward to. After all, you and your staff are busy people and it might feel like a...
The Best Ways to Get Home on New Year’s Eve
New Year’s Eve can be a great time with friends, and family. Often alcohol is consumed and when it’s time to go home, people make the wrong assumption that it’s okay to drive. Fortunately...
Our Top Winter Driving Tips
Winter officially begins on December 21 but Mother Nature has already brought its familiar friends of road closures, ice slicks, and blinding flurries. Driving in the winter is never fun,...
Make Fire Safety a Priority this Holiday Season
The holidays are a time for celebration, family, and rest. Unfortunately, they’re also a time for accidents, injuries, and fire hazards. While you’re enjoying the holiday season, make sure...
Just get yourself a Snow Blower
As a general rule I tend to avoid convenience products: Anything that seems to promise a little too much or claim to be a bit too handy I end up sneering at. I don’t know why I’m like...
Are you Aware of These Four Home Fire Hazards?
We all know the major do’s and don’ts when it comes to fire safety around the home: Do know where your fire extinguisher is, don’t leave the stove unattended. Do keep space heaters clear...
Caring for Aging Parents
Aging is a funny thing: As children, our parents think of nothing but ways to help keep us safe and protect us. But, as our parents get older, start slowing down, and start dealing with...
How to tackle Summer Repairs around Home
As we finally roll into the warmer months, it’s time to get the home into order. After a long winter and cool, rainy spring, you’ll want to make sure everything in your home is ship shape...
The Dangers of Online Gaming (Part Two)
Last week we looked at some of the most common dangers your child may face while playing games online. Today, we’re going to look at the broader picture and identify a few gaming related...
The Dangers of Online Gaming (Part One)
This is Part One of a Two Part Series on the Dangers of Online Gaming Video games are the single most popular entertainment medium in the world. For parents today, the question isn’t "do...
How Hot Can Your Car Get This Summer?
It may not feel like it right now but the hot summer temperatures are coming. This video illustrates how quickly a car can heat up and become a deadly environment for children, pets, and...
Victoria Day is Here; A Great time to Re-open the Seasonal Property!
The long wait is finally over: It’s time to open up your getaway property. As the warmer weather settles in, the chores at the cottage or trailer begin. While this always seems like a...