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Hundreds of New Brunswick flood victims still out of homes months after deluge
July 4, 2018 The Canadian PressFREDERICTON – Hundreds of people remain out of their homes in New Brunswick months after historic floodwaters swept through the province, destroying buildings and inundating highways. Bill Lawlor, director of the Canadian Red Cross in New Brunswick, said Tuesday that…
OneEleven and Aviva Canada to host Canada’s “first ever” DisasterTech Hackathon
September 12, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterOneEleven, described as “North America’s largest scaleup innovation hub,” and Aviva Canada have announced that a 48-hour DisasterTech Hackathon will be held next month in Toronto. The event will kick off at OneEleven’s office at 325 Front St. West in…
Elevated wildfire danger levels continue in Manitoba
September 1, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterHot, dry and windy conditions continue in Manitoba, resulting in elevated wildfire danger levels in many areas of the province, Manitoba Sustainable Development and the Office of the Fire Commissioner said in a media bulletin issued on Friday. To date,…
B.C. extends province-wide state of emergency for the third time
August 18, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterBritish Columbia’s Ministry of Public Safety & Solicitor General announced on Friday that it has formally extended its province-wide state of emergency for the third time. The state of emergency now runs through to the end of the day on…
Fire destroys N.L. apartment complex, leaves dozens homeless in St. John’s
June 27, 2017 The Canadian Press (CPSTF)JOHN’S, N.L. – A massive, fast-moving fire at a public housing complex has forced about 35 people out of their homes in a blaze that sent large plumes of smoke billowing above St. John’s, N.L. Fire platoon Chief Brian Tucker…
Mobile earthquake simulator to visit Quebec in May and June
May 3, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterThe Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) is inviting Quebecers to experience the Quake Cottage, a mobile earthquake simulator, this month and next. As part of its earthquake preparedness campaign, IBC will be touring Quebec cities and shopping centres from La…
Rising ice, flood waters force Manitobans from homes: Canadian Red Cross
April 17, 2017 The Canadian PressTHE PAS, Man. – Rising ice and flood waters have forced hundreds of people from their homes in Manitoba. Jason Small of the Canadian Red Cross says 107 people from the Opaskwayak Cree Nation are being temporarily housed in hotels…
Alberta emergency relief funding following wildfire to end this month
October 6, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterThe emergency payment program that has helped approximately 96,000 Wood Buffalo evacuees, forced from their homes in the wake of the massive Fort McMurray wildfire this past May, is ending Oct. 31. The program – which has provided wildfire relief…
Alberta announces financial assistance for small businesses affected by Fort McMurray wildfire
August 10, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterAlberta’s Ministry of Economic Development and Trade announced on Tuesday that financial assistance for small businesses affected by the Fort McMurray wildfire will be available starting in September. Small businesses recovering from the wildfire will have access to two complementary…
Tornado causes damage on Manitoba reserve, but no injuries reported
August 9, 2016 The Canadian PressWAYWAYSEECAPPO FIRST NATION, Man. – There were no reports of injuries but seven homes were damaged on a First Nation when a severe storm hit southern Manitoba on Monday. Environment Canada confirmed four tornadoes touched down in the region, including…
Returning Fort McMurray residents finding smelly refrigerators, dandelion lawns
June 1, 2016 Chris Purdy and Lauren Krugel - THE CANADIAN PRESSFORT MCMURRAY, Alta. – Residents returning to their homes in Fort McMurray are tackling stinking refrigerators and grass grown tall and infested with dandelions as the fire-scarred city slowly springs back to life. A steady stream of traffic is moving…
Aviva Canada, ICLR team up for free emergency preparedness mobile app
April 26, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterAviva Canada has partnered with the Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction (ICLR) for the creation of a free emergency preparedness mobile app. The free Plan & Protect app, announced on Tuesday, can be downloaded to mobile devices, where users will…