Topic Nova Scotia
Before likely ‘ferocious’ wildfire season, fire chiefs worry about drop in volunteers
April 12, 2024 by Lyndsay Armstrong – The Canadian PressAs Canada looks ahead to what experts fear could be another devastating wildfire season, fire chiefs say they are worried about the dwindling number of volunteers available to combat the rising threat. Ken McMullen, president of the Canadian Association of…
Why insurers urge better training for new commercial truck drivers
April 10, 2024 by David GambrillAn urgent need exists for more comprehensive training of new commercial truck drivers, says a new report commissioned by the Insurance Bureau of Canada. “Canada’s trucking sector is critical to the success of our economy, transporting over 90% of all…
Hurricane season’s on the horizon — are we ready?
April 9, 2024 by Philip PoradoIt won’t be long before June arrives, bringing with it the 2024 hurricane season. That might be a problem for Canada’s adjusters and insurers given many are still managing residual claims from Hurricane Fiona’s 2022 battering of the East coast.…
Desjardins president on why the direct writer expanded into the broker channel
March 28, 2024 by Alyssa DiSabatinoDesjardins’ acquisition of The Insurance Company of Prince Edward Island (ICPEI) will enable the direct writer to diversify its distribution model and expand its national reach, Desjardins General Insurance Group president and chief operating officer Valerie Lavoie tells Canadian Underwriter. …
How winter storms tally this year compared to last
March 15, 2024 by Alyssa DiSabatinoMaritimers 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…
New N.S. coastal protection plan shifts responsibility to homeowners, municipalities
February 27, 2024 by Keith Doucette – The Canadian PressHALIFAX – Nova Scotia’s new plan to protect the province’s 13,000 kilometres of coastline is an abdication of the government’s responsibility, the opposition and environmental activists said Monday. The strong criticism came swiftly after Environment Minister Tim Halman announced the…
As planet warms, ferocious snowfalls like the one that hit Nova Scotia could increase
February 26, 2024 by Hina Alam, The Canadian PressATLANTIC 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…
Blizzard-like conditions expected in Newfoundland
February 15, 2024 by The Canadian PressSchools in Newfoundland’s capital are closed today, due to the threat of inclement winter weather. The head office for NLSchools in St. John’s will be open, but officials say not until 11:00 a.m. local time. This week’s hazardous winter conditions…
Do we need a Category 6 for hurricanes?
February 6, 2024 by Jason ContantTwo climate scientists are questioning whether the open-endedness of Category 5 hurricanes is sufficient to communicate the risk of hurricane property damage in a warming climate. Michael Wehner of Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) and James Kossin of First…
Disruptions continue as Nova Scotia emerges from under heavy snow
February 6, 2024 by The Canadian PressCleanup in Nova Scotia could take days after more than a metre of snow piled up in some parts of the province over the weekend. Federal Emergency Preparedness Minister Harjit Sajjan says Parks Canada will be sending snow removal equipment…
Emergency declared in Cape Breton as snowstorm leaves much of Nova Scotia paralyzed
February 5, 2024 by The Canadian PressHALIFAX – A local state of emergency remains in effect in parts of Cape Breton as Nova Scotia digs out from one of the heaviest snowfalls in 20 years. On Sunday afternoon, as a stalled low-pressure system continued to dump…
Why systemic cyber remains an industry risk
January 30, 2024 by Jason ContantEditor’s Note: An earlier version of this article said that CFC established the cyber monitoring centre when in fact they were the driving force behind its establishment. As well, the article implied that the centre has a link to insurance…