It’s fall fair season. Do you have plans to attend one in your area? Do you know why fairs started in the first place and their purpose? Fall fairs are run by local agricultural societies. Much like mutual insurance companies, agricultural societies have been part of the fabric of rural Ontario and Canada since well […]
It’s the most wonderful time of the year!’ The popular words from a well-known Christmas recording have become almost as well known for its use in a TV commercial for an office supply store in their back to school promotions. It shows the over-joyed, over-excited dad followed by his moping children who clearly have […]
The thought has maybe crossed your mind before…would I like to open a home daycare? Maybe it’s so you can stay home with your kids, but need to earn some extra money, you have early child education training and want to try something different, you want to own a business or simply have a passion […]
7 trips with 7 vehicles – We have some more trip ideas and hope you find these suggestions helpful. You still have a month of summer left to relax and refresh. We hope you are able to get away! Car – Take a 3-day 2-night South Coast Road Trip along Lake Erie touring our southwest coast, […]
The one in 100 year storms that drop copious amounts of water in a short period of time seem to be happening much more often. They wreak havoc for homeowners. The sudden deluges of water are flooding basements and cause expensive damage. The South Easthope Mutual claims team has offered some tips to help avoid […]
We’ve all heard the tragic news, 2017 is proving to be an unfortunately high year for drownings in Ontario. Often these deaths are completely preventable. July 16-22 is National Drowning Prevention Week in Canada. Annually, approximately 500 Canadians die in preventable water-related incidents. Even one life lost is one too many. The drowning risk is […]
Essential Stops for Your Summer Road Trip We’re into the second week of July of a very special year. If you haven’t planned your summer vacation there’s still time. Isn’t there a better way to continue celebrating Canada’s 150th birthday than with the quintessential Canadian road trip? Whatever your interest; nature, hiking, whale watching, wildlife, […]
