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Wildfire smoke has been blanketing southern Ontario, raising concerns about its impact on health and home. If you're wondering whether smoke damage is covered by your home insurance policy, you're not alone. Does Home Insurance Cover Wildfire Smoke Damage? In most...
The cities of Kitchener and Waterloo took a major step towards reducing the number of disruptions and complaints from fireworks – by banning their sales beginning in 2026. Previously the Staebler Blog wrote about Backyard Fire and Fireworks Bylaws in Waterloo Region....
Whether you’re on the Bruce Peninsula, in Muskoka, around the Kawarthas, or elsewhere in beautiful Ontario, getting away to the cottage is a treasured time and a peaceful retreat from city life. However, protecting that investment with cottage insurance is essential,...
In Ontario, stunt driving isn’t just a joyride – it’s a serious offence with lasting consequences, especially when it comes to your car insurance. Defined under the Highway Traffic Act as driving 50 km/h or more over the posted speed limit (or 40 km/h over in zones...
Whether you’re a first-time homeowner or a seasoned pro around your property, it’s important to keep in mind how things work both in and around the house. With the spring "water season" beginning, we’ve put together a quick homeowner’s crash course on a few key...
A newly introduced regulation on the storage and contained of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS or “forever chemicals”) is impacting the commercial insurance space. Ahead of the new reporting requirements taking effect on January 31, 2025, the Staebler Blog...
The introduction of widespread tariffs on Canadian goods and the retaliatory tariffs on products from the United States could have an impact on home, auto, and business insurance premiums, and add stress to policyholders’ coverage limits. Reported by Insurance...
Earlier this month, the Staebler Blog covered how natural disasters in Canada and abroad can affect home insurance rates. Shortly after, the Canadian Press wrote a story about natural disasters, sharing ways for homeowners to protect their homes from future events and...
It’s been a rough start to the year with natural disasters in North America and beyond, including most recently the devastating wildfires in Southern California. The images are heart wrenching and the impact on lives and property are far-reaching, and not just on...
Winter has settled in Ontario with long stretches of freezing temperatures. This season has brought harsh weather conditions with high winds, heavy snow, and freezing rain, all of which can pose significant risks to your home. To avoid any unwelcome issues during...
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