Early estimates peg the damage at $15 million.  Astonishingly, only minor injuries were reported; 50 families were forced from their homes. But the recent tornado damage to Midland has Ontarians wondering if changing weather patterns will result in more wind damage in this province, this summer. Ontario statistically sees about 15 confirmed tornados touch down  more...

Workplace Health and Safety???  This elegantly produced video essentially shows the decommissioning of ocean liners into scrap at a facility in Pakistan.  These men are technically savvy and know their trade – but it is obvious from a North American viewpoint that they have very different standards of worker safety.  Note the frequent lack of  more...

Some days are better than others. This one started with a small leak (first photo – look to the left at the bottom of the wall), and progressed to an unintended lake. This is an example of what we in the insurance business, call a “worst case scenario”. And they do happen. Aside from possible  more...