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Claims adjusters react to B.C. flooding
December 6, 2021 by Greg MeckbachIt’s too early to tell how much the recent “atmospheric river” in British Columbia will cost the industry, but independent adjusters are observing widespread damage. Environment Canada lifted weather alerts for British Columbia on Thursday as storm conditions eased, floodwaters…
Almost half of B.C. drivers using winter tires this year: ICBC survey
October 31, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterNearly half (48%) of polled drivers in British Columbia “plan to or already have put winter tires on their vehicle in anticipation of another heavy winter this year,” the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) reported on Monday. The survey…
B.C. announces more than $8 million in flood protection in latest round of investments
April 3, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterBritish Columbia’s Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure announced on Friday funding for two flood protection projects in the province. The first is a $4.17 million investment to the District of Kent to expand and upgrade the Hammersley Pump Station, which…
Blanket of wet snow cut off power, caused commuter woes across Metro Vancouver
December 20, 2016 The Canadian PressVANCOUVER – A blanket of heavy, wet snow cut off power to thousands in British Columbia and caused commuter chaos in Metro Vancouver on Monday. The snowfall caused trees or branches to come down over power lines and at its…