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19 Jun 2026

How to make the most of your accident benefits coverage

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17 Jun 2026

Zen and the Art of Cottage Maintenance

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5 Jun 2026

Your flat roof requires vigilance—here’s how to minimize risk

19 May 2026

Does home insurance cover broken windows? A complete guide for Canadian homeowners

19 May 2026

Home insurance renewal: Your complete guide to making smart decisions

19 May 2026

How car insurance is calculated in Canada

19 May 2026

How car insurance works in Canada: A complete guide

19 May 2026

What car insurance coverage do I need in Canada? Your complete guide

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14 May 2026

Make Safety Your First-Mate

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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

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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

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9 Mar 2026

Safe from the flame: The cause and cost of wildfires

Ice dams and snow on roof and gutters

22 Jan 2026

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

Multiple cars on a busy highway in the winter

15 Jan 2026

Winter driving safety tips for Canadian roads

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

14 Jan 2026

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

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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

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23 Oct 2025

How to protect yourself from predatory tow practices

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20 Oct 2025

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

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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

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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

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27 May 2025

Tangled up in the dark web

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26 May 2025

How to prevent catalytic converter theft and protect your vehicle

Man clearing leaves from roof gutters

12 May 2025

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

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

9 Apr 2025

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.

9 Apr 2025

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

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5 Feb 2025

Home heating fire safety tips: Warmth without worry

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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

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15 Oct 2024

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

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15 Oct 2024

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

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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

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30 Jul 2024

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

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25 Jul 2024

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

A luxurious wine cellar

25 Jul 2024

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

Angle shot of a smart home security camera looking at front of home

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

An overloaded power bar

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

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

Father and son are charging the electric car

27 Jun 2024

How to be cautious with EV batteries

Father and daughter wearing life jackets on a small boat enjoying a day out on the water.

26 Jun 2024

Boat safety this summer

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24 May 2024

Wildfire mitigation

Masked thief trying to get into a car using a crowbar

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

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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

Lit up house on a snowy winter night

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

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

A person trying to steal a laptop from a vehicle

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

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18 Dec 2018

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

Installing smoke and carbon monoxide alarm

19 Sep 2018

5 tips to help protect yourself from Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Red car speeding through the street.

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.

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