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Canada experienced a record number of insurance claims this summer, driven by four catastrophic weather events, including floods in Ontario and Quebec, wildfires in Jasper, and a Calgary hailstorm. Insurers are processing approximately 228,000 claims—a staggering 406% increase compared to the 20-year average.

As many homeowners are well aware, it is exceptionally difficult to remove certain persistent odours from your home such as cigarette smoke or the odour of smoke that remains after a fire should occur. Attempting to remove these types of deeply embedded odours yourself using DIY methods such as baking soda, vinegar or charcoal, results in very little success in lessening the problem to any significant degree.

As extreme weather events are expected to intensify this season, the Canadian Telecommunications Association is launching its "Be Prepared. Stay Connected" campaign.

Even very small damages to the roof of your home can allow moisture to seep slowly indoors and result in interior damage including hazardous mould growth. Any roof leaks if left unaddressed will worsen exponentially over time.

The Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) and the Insurance Brokers Association of Canada (IBAC) are joining forces to educate Canadians on the impact of natural catastrophes on homes and properties.

Mould can flourish anywhere there is moisture, which means every home has the potential to develop a mould issue. Tackling mould removal on your own can be tempting, but it is neither a safe nor straightforward process to take on without professional help. Not only does DIY mould removal pose significant health hazards, it also risks making the problem worse by spreading the mould to additional areas in your home or business.

A House of Commons committee urges Ottawa to establish a permanent disaster management workforce to swiftly respond to natural calamities like wildfires and hurricanes. The defence committee's report, following two years of study, emphasizes that the military should be a last resort, not the first call for provincial emergencies.