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Much of Nova Scotia paralyzed following snowstorm
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How winter storms tally this year compared to last

March 15, 2024 by Alyssa DiSabatino

Maritimers were digging out for days after historic levels of snowfall dropped atop Nova Scotia and P.E.I. in early February.   The multi-day storm produced nearly 5 feet of snow in Cape Breton, N.S. Then about two weeks later, Nova Scotians

Scenic autumn view of the rural landscape, orchards, vineyards, and wineries of Oliver located in the Okanagan Valley of British Columbia, (B.C.) Canada.
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B.C. orchards and vineyards to get $70M to replant after disastrous weather

March 14, 2024 The Canadian Press

BRITISH COLUMBIA — Farmers in British Columbia will get an extra $70 million to replant and strengthen fruit orchards and vineyards after two years of weather-related disasters, says Premier David Eby. The commitment comes after a devastating cold snap in

The McDougall Creek wildfire in West Kelowna, BC.
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Night once brought firefighting reprieve, but no longer, Canadian study shows

March 13, 2024 Brenna Owen - The Canadian Press

BRITISH COLUMBIA — The darkness of night has traditionally signalled reprieve for wildland firefighters, but a new Canadian study shows that’s changing, and drought is the driving force. The availability of bone-dry fuels is the key mechanism promoting extreme fire

The Fraser Valley in B.C. after flooding on Nov. 21, 2021
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Federal disaster aid for Fraser Valley floods, landslides taking too long: B.C. MP

March 12, 2024 Mia Rabson - The Canadian Press

The federal government estimates it will need to pay almost $3.4 billion for its share of the disaster recovery bills for flooding and landslides that devastated British Columbia’s Fraser Valley in November 2021. But more than two years after that

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What Western Canada’s deep freeze cost insurers

March 11, 2024 by David Gambrill

Canada’s property and casualty insurers rang in 2024 by paying out $180 million to repair damage caused by Western Canada’s deep freeze in mid-January. Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) released the figure Monday, which is based on industry claims totals

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‘Clean slate’ to reshape B.C. wine industry, after climate-related catastrophes

March 11, 2024 Brenna Owen - The Canadian Press

The heart of British Columbia’s wine industry is reeling after suffering a litany of climate-related hits, resulting in two years of crop losses in the southern Interior. Record-breaking heat. Wildfires and smoke that repeatedly contaminated grapes. A destructive cold snap

Concept of home insurance price increases
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How home insurance premiums are trending

March 6, 2024 by Jason Contant

Canadian home insurance policyholders should brace for price increases this year following a nearly 8% year-over-year increase since the beginning of the year, according to internal data from rate comparison site My Choice Financial. Canada’s home insurance landscape is poised for

Aerial view of homes flooded by record-breaking rainfall
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How clients can be motivated on climate action

March 5, 2024 by Jason Contant

Measures to help mitigate climate change are a known commodity, it’s just a matter of motivating the public, government and regulators to take action, speakers suggested Monday at an industry event. Climate change is irreversible, but its rate can be

Frigid cold temperatures in Montreal
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High winds, icy conditions leave many without power in Ontario and Quebec

February 29, 2024 The Canadian Press

Extreme weather conditions were expected to continue across Canada on Thursday after a sharp cold front with high winds hit vast areas of Quebec and Ontario, knocking out power lines and leaving tens of thousands of people in the dark

Snow fall covering a car in Nova Scotia
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As planet warms, ferocious snowfalls like the one that hit Nova Scotia could increase

February 26, 2024 Hina Alam, The Canadian Press

ATLANTIC CANADA – Forecasters say a warming global climate could actually cause some parts of Canada to see colder conditions, including heavy snowfalls like the one that hit parts of the Maritimes this week. There’s a direct relationship between the

Flooded homes following torrential rainfall
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Are your clients adding water endorsements to home policies?

February 14, 2024 by Jason Contant

An increasing number of your clients are expressing interest in water endorsements on home insurance policies, according to data from rate aggregator Rates.ca’s home insurance quoter. The rate comparison website found 36% of all home insurance quotes on the tool

Ice fishing huts in Quebec
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Warm weather forces city in Quebec to cancel ice-fishing villages for first time

February 13, 2024 The Canadian Press

SAGUENAY, QUE. – There will be no colourful ice-fishing huts dotting the frozen water near Saguenay, Que., this year after mild winter weather forced authorities to cancel the popular tradition for the first time. The municipality about 200 kilometres north