Shining Star: CARSTAR donates $10,000 to Red Cross B.C. flood relief fund
Toronto, Ontario — As British Columbians rebuild after an onslaught of rain and flooding earlier this month, CARSTAR is lending a hand by donating $10,000 to the Canadian Red Cross’ flood relief efforts. “Being a part of the community since 2013, we know how deeply rooted our franchise family is in their regions and we […]
Dealing with Deluge: Tips for escaping a flooding vehicle
Toronto, Ontario — Ocean levels are on the rise and flooding is a near daily occurrence in parts of Canada; knowing what to do when your car starts filling with water is more important now than ever. One of the most basic and still most important rules to follow in a flood is to trust […]
Standing Together: Toyota Canada donates $115,000 to B.C. flood relief
Toronto, Ontario — Toyota Canada has announced that they will be contributing $115,000 to the Canadian Red Cross to support relief efforts for British Columbians who have been impacted by the recent rainfalls and flooding. “The thoughts of the Toyota family are with the residents of B.C.—including our customers, dealers, employees and communities—as they come […]
Barrie Unburied: IBC estimates $100 million in insured damage from Barrie tornado
Barrie, Ontario — New estimates from the Insurance Bureau of Canada show that Barrie, Ont. and its surrounding communities were hit harder by July’s tornado than previously thought, as the city continues rebuilding the newly estimated $100 million in insured damage. On July 15, a tornado swept through Barrie and its neighbours of Innisfil, Kawartha […]
More than a Drizzle: Summer storms in the prairies total $120M in damage, according to IBC
Edmonton, Alberta — The Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) has been tallying up damage costs and has found that the prairies have taken a hit of $120 million in insured damage this summer, following two significant storms. Strong winds, hail and rain on July 22 caused $56 million in insured damage, while severe storms on […]
