Are You Prepared? Egad! The recent windstorm we had really shook us up (no pun intended). As restaurants and grocery stores ran out of food and people fared without power for days, there seemed to be a rush of insanity throughout many areas of the greater Vancouver area. This recent series of unfortunate events got … World’s Best Guide to Earthquake Prep
A recent study just came out about the 10 places where travellers are most likely to get food poisoning. No one wants a traveller’s tummy, but it’s good to know that you’re covered by travel medical insurance if you do catch a stomach bug! 10 Countries Most Likely to Give You Food Poisoning If you’re … 10 Places most likely get food poisoning – why travel insurance is a must
Whoa, Nelly… what is going on with seasonal allergies. An increasing number of people I know have recently started suffering from allergies, myself included. Unfortunately, it turns out, the sudden onslaught of allergies throughout one’s life is common. The heat and humidity in the Greater Vancouver area does not help. So, if you too suffer … Nipping allergies in the bud
Floods can sometimes be predictable. For example, charting the habitual swelling of the tides establishes typical water levels and indicates when coastal areas might be prone to flooding. However, more often than not, floods can arise without warning—rivers, lakes or the sea can overrun, swamp defences and surge through the surrounding areas. The fickle nature … Keep Your Business Afloat
So it turns out it riding a bike can be pretty dangerous. While death may be a tad dramatic, it is pretty common to be injured when cycling. In fact, according to Statistics Canada, around 7,500 cyclists are seriously injured every year. Yowza! There’s a lot of emphasis placed on wearing a helmet, but a … Death by Bicycle: 10 Ways it Could Happen
I love my washing machine. A lot. I didn’t realize how deep my love ran for this amazing little appliance until I spent a four-month stint in Toronto in a beautiful apartment sans a washing machine. Not ideal. Just four months was all it took. The time I had away from my sweet little cleaning machine taught … All Awash With Love
Boating season is quickly approaching! Here are a few safety tips for you, from our trusty Boat Smart Manual. It’s all good. Boating Tips: For more tips or to obtain your Boat License please visit the Boat Smart Canada website http://www.boatsmartexam.com/en/
Vacant Property takes means different things to different people, but in the world of insurance, it’s rather specific. While the definition can take on different meanings, the term vacant in your insurance policy should be taken seriously to avoid gaps in coverage that could result in unwanted uninsured losses. Often when we think of vacant … Your ‘vacant property’ and our ‘vacant property’ may be totally different things.
The weather is hot, school is out and now your teenager wants to hit the road – in your car. In 2010, more than 49,000 teens got their first B.C. driver’s licence. Once your teen has passed a knowledge exam and vision test, they can get behind the wheel – with some restrictions. Driving is … Top tips for teens behind the wheel
