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The Most Expensive Natural Disasters in Canada

According to the Insurance Bureau of Canada, the 10 most expensive natural disasters in Canada (adjusted for inflation in 2021) were...

Water damage to a commercial property can devastate a business in any sector. Commercial property is typically the largest asset for many business owners, therefore, the costly and time-consuming recovery from commercial water damage can result in major interruption of business operations and loss of revenue.

If all the personal belongings in your home were stolen or destroyed as the result of theft or disaster, would you be able to list them by memory? Most people would not likely be able to remember everything. Taking the time to document your personal possessions before an unexpected loss-event happens can help ensure you will be able to fully recover or replace them after.

The 2023 Scotties Tournament of Hearts Canadian women’s curling championship will be played February 17-26 at the Sandman Centre in Kamloops, B.C. Once again, ServiceMaster Restore is the Premier Partner for the eighth consecutive year.

When a small business experiences catastrophic damage or loss due to a natural disaster such as fire, flooding, extreme weather or other causes, the first question is often, “When will we be able to get our business back up and running again?” Unfortunately, statistics show that 40 to 60 percent of small businesses never reopen after being affected by a natural disaster.1

Statistics show that  the leading causes of residential fires in Canada originate from cooking and smoking, as well as the failure to properly operate or maintain mechanical or electrical equipment.

Although most of Canada has enjoyed a warmer than normal Fall, December brought an abrupt transition.  This is due to part of the polar vortex located over northern Canada, providing artic air across most of the country.