News & Updates

Why Are Insurance Premiums Going Up in 2020?

In 2020, the insurance industry has seen increases in home and auto insurance premiums from many insurance providers. These changes are being driven by the new ‘hard market’, which the Canadian insurance industry has been moving towards since 2018. (more…)

Additional Home Insurance Coverages

It seems like a part of the human condition is: the longer we are in one place, the more stuff we accumulate. Ask any homeowner if they have acquired something new for their home in the last 12 months and...

5 Situations Where You Need a Personal Liability Umbrella Policy

Looking for an inexpensive coverage option to protect you in a variety of situations? A personal liability umbrella policy will stack on top of your existing homeowner’s insurance, offering coverage wherever you need it — at a very reasonable rate....

Cyber Security Tips for Your Business

Cyber security is becoming a mounting concern for businesses in Ontario and across Canada. Both large and small organizations are being targeted by hackers, and there is an increasing awareness that cyberattacks have become a risk for everyone — not...

What You Need to Know: Individualized Auto Insurance Ratings

What are ‘individualized auto insurance ratings’? Recent advances in big data analytics have altered the way that insurance companies structure their policies, allowing them to track more and more variables. This shift within the industry has changed the way that...

Mansfield Agreement Forest Trail in Ontario

Adventures are a treat for both our bodies and our souls! Usually when someone suggests an adventurous day, it involves a lot of planning and sometimes even ridiculous travel time. Coordinating a trip to Mansfield Agreement Forest's trail is hassle...

The Risks of the Sharing Economy in Ontario

The landscape for the sharing economy has drastically changed within recent years with the development of services like Uber, Turo, and AirBnB. These “peer-to-peer” services hold great promise, offering more affordable options for travel, helping to build a stronger and...

New Auto Legislation in Ontario

  If you have been paying attention to the news recently, you may have heard that the FSCO (Financial Service Commission of Ontario) is making changes to auto insurance rates and coverage. These changes are part of a government-driven initiative...

Elora Lions’ Spring Fireworks Night

Skyburst Elora is the Elora Lions' Spring Fireworks Night! This spectacular event will take place tomorrow on Saturday May 28th at the Grand River Raceway — the weekend following the Victoria Day holiday. Gates will open at 7:00 in the...

Guelph Hula-Hoop-A-Thon for Hunger on May 28

What is 'Hooping for Hunger'? This amazing event aims to raise funds and increase education around hunger issues both locally and globally—using a hula-hoop-a-thon! (more…)