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20 Apr 2026

How to protect your car from hail damage

30 Mar 2026

How to check recalls on my car in Canada: A guide to vehicle safety

17 Mar 2026

Essential winter roof maintenance tips for a strong and safe roof

17 Mar 2026

How to avoid potholes and protect your vehicle this season

9 Mar 2026

Safe from the flame: The cause and cost of wildfires

22 Jan 2026

The $800,000 icicle: Why ice damming is a major threat to your home

15 Jan 2026

Winter driving safety tips for Canadian roads

14 Jan 2026

What to put in a car emergency kit: Essentials for every driver

19 Nov 2025

How to prevent lithium-ion battery hazards at home

14 Nov 2025

Property storm chasers: How to spot them and protect your home after a storm

23 Oct 2025

How to protect yourself from predatory tow practices

20 Oct 2025

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

15 Aug 2025

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

1 Aug 2025

What does roadside assistance cover? Unpacking the benefits

30 Jun 2025

How to prevent wind damage to your home

10 Jun 2025

How to prepare your car for winter: Ten tips for Canadian drivers

4 Jun 2025

Inheritance/Life Insurance Scams

27 May 2025

Tangled up in the dark web

26 May 2025

How to prevent catalytic converter theft and protect your vehicle

12 May 2025

Get ready for warmer weather: Spring home maintenance tips for your home

9 Apr 2025

Safe from the flame: How to survive a wildfire

9 Apr 2025

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

5 Feb 2025

Home heating fire safety tips: Warmth without worry

3 Feb 2025

Protect yourself from higher building replacement costs

9 Jan 2025

Water damage prevention: Strategies for a safe, dry home

16 Oct 2024

How to protect your roof and car from hail damage

16 Oct 2024

Essential tips on how to protect your home from fire

15 Oct 2024

How to prevent car theft: Essential tips amid rising theft rates

15 Oct 2024

Stay Dry and Save: How to Prevent Water Leaks in Your Home

23 Sep 2024

How can I protect my house from fireworks? Tips for safe celebrations

23 Sep 2024

No more nasty surprises: How to prevent sewage backup in your house

23 Sep 2024

How to prevent basement flooding from spring thaw

23 Sep 2024

Safe and ready: How to prepare a grab-and-go bag

6 Sep 2024

Creating a family emergency plan: Essential steps for every household

4 Sep 2024

Warm and worry-free: Your guide to tackling winter hazards

30 Jul 2024

A port in a storm – keeping your boat safe in a hurricane

25 Jul 2024

Accessories to a crime – Protecting luxury handbags, watches, and jewellery from thieves

25 Jul 2024

Put a price tag on your passions – The importance of taking inventory and appraising your prized possessions

18 Jul 2024

How to protect your home from burglary

11 Jul 2024

Safeguarding your valuables

10 Jul 2024

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

9 Jul 2024

Are there fire hazards in your home?

8 Jul 2024

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

8 Jul 2024

Home safe in a hurricane – guarding yourself upon landfall

27 Jun 2024

How to be cautious with EV batteries

26 Jun 2024

Boat safety this summer

24 May 2024

Wildfire mitigation

24 May 2024

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

26 Mar 2024

Protect your home while you escape the cold

19 Mar 2024

How to make the most of your accident benefits coverage

1 Mar 2024

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

31 Jul 2023

Cybersecurity – How cyber criminals will try to defraud you

31 Jul 2023

Should I be afraid of AI?

31 Jul 2023

Cyber protection tips: 10 ways to ensure your cyber security

25 Jun 2023

Beware of suspicious telephone calls

2 Jun 2023

Cybersecurity – What you need to know to keep safe online

11 Apr 2023

Beware of fake Aviva-branded investment opportunities

19 Jan 2023

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

9 Dec 2022

Preventing home burglary and water damage while you escape the cold

9 Dec 2022

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

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

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!

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

13 Jan 2022

7 Common Sense Snowmobile Safety Tips

4 Oct 2021

Recruitment Scams

30 Sep 2021

Staying safe on the roads this fall

25 May 2021

Investor fraud: Beware of fake investment offers and scams

23 Oct 2019

Preventing vehicle theft

12 Aug 2019

Make safety a priority during motorcycle season

12 Aug 2019

3 RV accidents you can avoid

18 Dec 2018

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

19 Sep 2018

5 tips to help protect yourself from Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

8 Jan 2018

Keep safe and sober on the roads this season

19 Oct 2017

Be neighbourly and keep your sidewalks safe this winter.

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