The 146th Annual General Meeting of South Easthope Mutual Insurance Company was held on Friday March 2, 2018 at the Grace United Church hall in Tavistock. The 2017 Chairperson, Ken Yeoman lead attendees the proceedings of the meeting. The membership in attendance received and approved the 2017 Auditor’s Report and Financial Statement as well as […]
At the recent South Western Ontario Dairy Symposium in Woodstock, ON, a dairy farmer from the London area spoke about what he learned from a business point of view after the death of a long-time employee in a farm accident. In the very sad situation, the employee of 16 years died in an accident involving […]
February 13, 2018 is Canada’s Agriculture Day – A day to celebrate Canadian farmers, agriculture and agri-businesses. The whole agricultural community comes together to help consumers make a connection to where their food comes from and showcase what agriculture does for the Canadian economy. From milking robots to precision planting technology, Canada’s agricultural industry is […]
Its cold out there and the idea of heading to warmer climates appeals to many. Whether you book a trip to the sunny south or a weekend away skiing, please remember to protect your home. It’s no different than buying sunscreen to protect your skin. The following are some tips to keep in mind before […]
Geothermal heating and cooling units have become a popular option for homes and businesses in our area. A move to less reliance on fossil fuels and increased efficiency, coupled with government grants have driven the growth. Geothermal units use the relatively constant temperatures of 6 to 11 degrees Celsius in the soil below the frost […]
‘Ice dam’ – When you see those words, do you think of ice causing problems for the flow of water in a river? You’re right about the river, but an ice dam is also a build-up of ice that forms at the edge of a roof. It prevents melting snow (water) from escaping off the […]
Christmas brings on the busiest shopping season of the year. We’re all busy running around, trying to get those last minute gifts and groceries purchased. Why not consider making your purchases locally? ‘Why?’ you may ask. The answer is, it builds stronger communities. Local stores, shops and businesses employ local people; your family, friends and […]
The hustle and bustle of the holiday season is here. With the number of days to finish Christmas shopping being less everyday, we may not see the joy of the season in shopping mall parking lots. They can be a hotbed for auto accidents this time of year. And unfortunately, the Grinch could be hiding […]
No, not the virus that causes painful skin rashes, but the kind that protect our homes; roof shingles. They have been a bit of a problem lately as our claims team has received some reports about wind damage to shingles and water damage resulting from leaks through shingles. The biggest cause of roof and shingle […]
Whether you’re driving a broomstick or a stick shift (or automatic 🙂 ) this Halloween, we hope all ghosts, witches and princesses arrive home safely to sort, trade and eat their candy. Following some of many simple safety tips should help everyone to enjoy their night. For broomstick drivers: Costumes should be light coloured and […]
