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 […]
From an insurance company’s point of view, any time is a great time to talk about car safety and maintenance; especially if it involves prepping your vehicle for safe winter driving. The Automotive Industries Association of Canada has designated October as ‘Be Car Care Aware” month to remind Canadians to think about getting our vehicles […]
The second week in October brings us to Fire Prevention Week. This year the theme from the Ontario Fire Marshal is “Every Second Counts: Plan 2 Ways Out!” The goal of this year’s theme is to urge families to be proactive and practice their home fire escape plan as part of Fire Prevention Week. The […]
If you have a garden of your own, you’re are no doubt enjoying its colourful bounty this time of year. If not, hopefully you’ve made it to a local farmers’ market and purchased some wonderful produce and other goods. As we come up to Thanksgiving and celebrate Ontario Agriculture Week we give thanks to our […]
Beans are being harvested and corn silage is coming off. Grain corn will be right around the corner. Farmers and motorists both have the legal right to use the road and have to follow the law. They also both have the responsibility to make sure everyone gets home safely at the end of the day. […]
Leaves have started to change, crops are drying down and Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show and the International Plowing Match are memories for another year. These are sure signs harvest is around the corner if you’ve not already started. Almost every year, the South Easthope Mutual claims team sees a combine fire. They usually result in […]
Near the small town of Walton in Huron County, the country will come alive with the rural event known as the International Plowing Match & Rural Expo, Sept 19-23. To host and celebrate the 100th match this year, volunteers have dedicated thousands of hours to making this event a success. You may wonder, how and […]
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 […]
