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18 Jul 2024

How to protect your home from burglary

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11 Jul 2024

Safeguarding your valuables

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10 Jul 2024

Basement Flooding: How to avoid standing in knee deep in water

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9 Jul 2024

Are there fire hazards in your home?

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8 Jul 2024

Home safe in a hurricane – the causes and costs of hurricanes

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8 Jul 2024

Home safe from a hurricane – how to minimize hurricane damage to your home

A family sheltering in place on the first level of the home in a candle-lit room

8 Jul 2024

Home safe in a hurricane – guarding yourself upon landfall

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27 Jun 2024

How to be cautious with EV batteries

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26 Jun 2024

Boat safety this summer

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24 May 2024

Wildfire mitigation

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24 May 2024

We all have a role to play to defeat rampant auto theft

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26 Mar 2024

Fire safety and efficient home heating

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26 Mar 2024

Protect your home while you escape the cold

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26 Mar 2024

Spring home maintenance: A simple 4-point checklist to help protect your home exterior

26 Mar 2024

How to safeguard your property against water damage

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19 Mar 2024

How to make the most of your accident benefits coverage

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12 Mar 2024

Safe from the flame: The cause and cost of wildfires

A young family packing their vehicle as they react to an wildfire evacuation order.

12 Mar 2024

Safe from the flame: How to survive a wildfire

A woman waters her garden vegetation, which sits 20 feet from her home that features a fire-resistant, steel roof.

12 Mar 2024

Safe from the flame: How to protect your home from wildfires

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1 Mar 2024

The venerable vendor – Benefits of using preferred vendors for your insurance claim

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31 Jul 2023

Cybersecurity – How cyber criminals will try to defraud you

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31 Jul 2023

Should I be afraid of AI?

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31 Jul 2023

Cyber protection tips: 10 ways to ensure your cyber security

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25 Jun 2023

Beware of suspicious telephone calls

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2 Jun 2023

Cybersecurity – What you need to know to keep safe online

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11 Apr 2023

Beware of fake Aviva-branded investment opportunities

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19 Jan 2023

GST/HST numbers, tax fraud, and tax evasion: What you need to know about fraud when paying invoices

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9 Dec 2022

How to prevent water leaks in your home

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9 Dec 2022

Preventing home burglary and water damage while you escape the cold

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9 Dec 2022

Prevent house fires: How can you prevent accidental fires at home

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7 Dec 2022

Don’t let the Grinch steal Christmas – What you need to know to keep Santa’s gifts safe!

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22 Sep 2022

Catalytic converters: What you need to know about catalytic converter theft

12 Sep 2022

Property Damage: Beware of Property Storm Chasers

12 Sep 2022

Online selling scams: Avoid getting duped when selling things online

22 Aug 2022

How to have a smooth claim & avoid an unpleasant tow and repair

Father and son having fun and being safe with fireworks and sparklers on the beach.

27 Jun 2022

Fireworks safety tips for a safe holiday

24 Jun 2022

Insurance fraud: Beware of Ghost Brokers selling fake insurance

13 Jun 2022

Fake online profiles: Fake profiles on LinkedIn claiming to be Aviva

13 Jun 2022

Vehicle carjacking is on the rise!

2 May 2022

How to build a 72-hour emergency kit

2 May 2022

Is your family prepared for an evacuation?

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19 Apr 2022

How to avoid potholes while driving: Things to know about driving during the pothole season

6 Apr 2022

Protecting against hail damage

6 Apr 2022

Protecting your basement from spring thaw

6 Apr 2022

Protecting your home and family from fire loss

29 Mar 2022

What you need to know about fake, counterfeit car parts

22 Mar 2022

How to Avoid Insurance Fraud After a Car Accident

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15 Mar 2022

Prevent vehicle theft: Tips on how to avoid having your car stolen

21 Feb 2022

Get off to a safe start this year, check for outstanding safety recalls on your vehicle

13 Jan 2022

7 Common Sense Snowmobile Safety Tips

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10 Dec 2021

Access roadside assistance in Canada

29 Oct 2021

How to: Winterize your vehicle

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25 Oct 2021

Stay safe this Halloween

4 Oct 2021

Recruitment Scams

4 Oct 2021

Inheritance/Life Insurance Scams

30 Sep 2021

Staying safe on the roads this fall

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25 May 2021

Investor fraud: Beware of fake investment offers and scams

23 Oct 2019

Preventing vehicle theft

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12 Aug 2019

Make safety a priority during motorcycle season

12 Aug 2019

3 RV accidents you can avoid

29 Jan 2019

Winter season snowfall dangers

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18 Dec 2018

Take the chill out of winter with a safe backyard skating rink

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18 Dec 2018

Keeping your roof top of mind

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3 Dec 2018

VIDEO - Refresh your smarts for safe winter driving

Installing smoke and carbon monoxide alarm

19 Sep 2018

5 tips to help protect yourself from Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

19 Sep 2018

An escape plan... for life

Friends broken down on the side of the road replacing tire with emergency kit.

9 Feb 2018

Car emergency kits can be a life saver

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8 Jan 2018

Keep safe and sober on the roads this season

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19 Oct 2017

Be neighbourly and keep your sidewalks safe this winter.

19 Oct 2017

Sewage Back-up – No Thanks!

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