Canada’s Changing Climate: New Report Puts Resilience and Preparedness in Focus
A new Government of Canada climate report provides an updated national picture of how Canada’s climate is changing and what it means for communities across the country.
Creating a Fire Restoration Plan
After a house fire, the world can feel divided into before and after. Rooms that once held routines, family dinners, quiet mornings, and familiar objects may now be marked by ash, smoke, water, and uncertainty. The road back can feel especially overwhelming. A clear fire restoration plan gives you a way to move from shock to action, one careful decision at a time.
A Hamilton Home Won’t Look the Same After Sunday
A Strathearne Avenue home was taken down after a serious fire on Sunday. During Fire Prevention Week, it’s a reminder that restoration after a severe loss can look very different from what most people expect.
Hamilton Has a New Flood Grant. Here's What Else to Know After a Loss
The City of Hamilton has introduced a one-time grant of up to $2,000 for eligible residents affected by this summer’s flooding. Here’s what it covers, the deadlines that matter, and who to ask what after a property loss.
A Mount Hope Fire Was Out by Morning. The Crews Stayed Anyway.
Crews stayed on scene at a Mount Hope house fire on Wednesday morning, checking for hotspots after the fire was out. Here is why a fire that looks finished may not be, and what the first day after the trucks leave involves for the building.
A Stoney Creek Garage, a Row of E-Bikes, and $600,000 in Damage
A Stoney Creek garage fire on September 11 caused about $600,000 in damage, and Hamilton Fire says lithium batteries are the suspected cause. Here is why lithium battery fires can move so fast, what they can leave behind for restoration, and what to check in your own garage.
Beyond Insurance: Canada Shifts Focus to Preventing Flood Damage
A new Insurance Bureau of Canada report finds that 94% of Canadian residential properties are now eligible for overland flood insurance, reflecting a dramatic expansion in coverage over the past decade.