Wildfires: Insurance premiums set to rise as some companies may exit certain regions altogether
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Wildfires: Insurance premiums set to rise as some companies may exit certain regions altogether
02:14 | August 25, 2023
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Canada should start planning for ‘fire year’ rather than season: expert
01:17 | September 25, 2024
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Brewing change: Calgary company crafts beer made from fireweed
01:50 | September 23, 2024
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Canada wildfires: Alberta, B.C. forecasted to see ‘well-above average’ fire activity
02:28 | August 12, 2024
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Jasper wildfire: Evacuees reflect after bus tours of ravaged community
01:36 | August 7, 2024
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Jasper wildfire: Tourism in Rocky Mountains struggling at worst possible time
01:51 | August 2, 2024
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Jasper wildfire: How did mountain pine beetles play a role?
02:07 | July 30, 2024
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Canada wildfires: Thousands under evacuation orders across western provinces
02:07 | July 30, 2024
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Jasper wildfire: Milder weather gives crews chance to make progress in fighting fires
01:55 | July 29, 2024
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Jasper wildfire: Mayor commends emergency officials, rejects suggestions they failed to save town
01:03 | July 29, 2024
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Jasper wildfire: Guilbeault confirms plans for staged re-entry, gives no timeline
03:30 | July 29, 2024
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Jasper wildfire: Officials estimate 30 per cent of structures destroyed by fire
02:04 | July 28, 2024
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Appreciating the world-renowned beauty of Jasper amid devastating wildfire
02:16 | July 25, 2024
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Jasper wildfire: Firefighters face dangerous escalation
02:14 | July 25, 2024
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Jasper wildfire: 30-50% of structures damaged
04:13 | July 25, 2024
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Alberta wildfires: Crews working to save Jasper from 2 blazes
01:56 | July 24, 2024
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‘We were all terrified’: Jasper National Park wildfire forces thousands to flee
02:06 | July 23, 2024
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Canada wildfires: Unfavourable weather conditions fuelling nearly 500 blazes across B.C., Alberta
01:57 | July 22, 2024
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Out-of-control wildfire nears Labrador City, thousands evacuate
02:10 | July 13, 2024
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‘Crazy’ wildfire forces evacuation of N.L. town
02:06 | June 20, 2024
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Canadian wildfire fighters don’t want ‘catastrophe’ to be ‘catalyst’ for change
05:44 | June 15, 2024
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Eco-friendly, plant-based, edible gel could help Canada fight wildfires
02:38 | June 12, 2024
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The latest American wildfires and Canada’s wildfire season outlook
04:24 | June 4, 2024
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Fort McMurray wildfire: Evacuees eased as crews, weather douse flames
01:50 | May 16, 2024
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Cooler temps, rain helping fend off wildfires in Western Canada
01:48 | May 16, 2024
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‘Stressful and uncertain time’: Thousands flee Fort McMurray wildfire
01:57 | May 15, 2024
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Canada’s extreme weather events costing billions, but what can be done?
01:43 | May 15, 2024
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Anxious wildfire evacuees ‘waiting and waiting’ as flames inch closer to homes
02:14 | May 14, 2024
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‘Surreal, chaotic, stressful’: Wildfire evacuees anxiously wait for word on fate of homes
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Canada wildfires: Be ready ‘for anything’ after telecom lines damaged by flames, official warns
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Jasper wildfire: Tourism in Rocky Mountains struggling at worst possible time
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Jasper wildfire: How did mountain pine beetles play a role?
02:07 | July 30, 2024
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Canada wildfires: Thousands under evacuation orders across western provinces
02:07 | July 30, 2024
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Jasper wildfire: Milder weather gives crews chance to make progress in fighting fires
01:55 | July 29, 2024
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Jasper wildfire: Mayor commends emergency officials, rejects suggestions they failed to save town
01:03 | July 29, 2024
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Jasper wildfire: Guilbeault confirms plans for staged re-entry, gives no timeline
03:30 | July 29, 2024
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Jasper wildfire: Officials estimate 30 per cent of structures destroyed by fire
02:04 | July 28, 2024
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Appreciating the world-renowned beauty of Jasper amid devastating wildfire
02:16 | July 25, 2024
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Jasper wildfire: Firefighters face dangerous escalation
02:14 | July 25, 2024
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Jasper wildfire: 30-50% of structures damaged
04:13 | July 25, 2024
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Alberta wildfires: Crews working to save Jasper from 2 blazes
01:56 | July 24, 2024
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‘We were all terrified’: Jasper National Park wildfire forces thousands to flee
02:06 | July 23, 2024
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Canada wildfires: Unfavourable weather conditions fuelling nearly 500 blazes across B.C., Alberta
01:57 | July 22, 2024
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Out-of-control wildfire nears Labrador City, thousands evacuate
02:10 | July 13, 2024
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‘Crazy’ wildfire forces evacuation of N.L. town
02:06 | June 20, 2024
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Canadian wildfire fighters don’t want ‘catastrophe’ to be ‘catalyst’ for change
05:44 | June 15, 2024
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Eco-friendly, plant-based, edible gel could help Canada fight wildfires
02:38 | June 12, 2024
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The latest American wildfires and Canada’s wildfire season outlook
04:24 | June 4, 2024
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Fort McMurray wildfire: Evacuees eased as crews, weather douse flames
01:50 | May 16, 2024
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Cooler temps, rain helping fend off wildfires in Western Canada
01:48 | May 16, 2024
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‘Stressful and uncertain time’: Thousands flee Fort McMurray wildfire
01:57 | May 15, 2024
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Canada’s extreme weather events costing billions, but what can be done?
01:43 | May 15, 2024
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Anxious wildfire evacuees ‘waiting and waiting’ as flames inch closer to homes
02:14 | May 14, 2024
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‘Surreal, chaotic, stressful’: Wildfire evacuees anxiously wait for word on fate of homes
02:12 | May 13, 2024
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Canada wildfires: Be ready ‘for anything’ after telecom lines damaged by flames, official warns
01:46 | May 13, 2024
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How can you reduce wildfire risk to your home?
01:33 | May 13, 2024
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Wildfires prompt new evacuations across Western Canada
01:48 | May 12, 2024
Wildfires: Insurance premiums set to rise as some companies may exit certain regions altogether
Description
August 25, 2023
Climate change is spurring disaster after disaster and clean-up is costing Canadians more and more each year. Homeowners and insurance companies are tallying up the expensive price tag from this historic wildfire season which is likely into the billions by now. And because of it, premiums are going up and there’s talk insurance companies may pull out of some areas altogether. Touria Izri reports.
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Wildfires: Insurance premiums set to rise as some companies may exit certain regions altogether02:14 | August 25, 2023
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Canada should start planning for ‘fire year’ rather than season: expert01:17 | September 25, 2024
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Brewing change: Calgary company crafts beer made from fireweed01:50 | September 23, 2024
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Canada wildfires: Alberta, B.C. forecasted to see ‘well-above average’ fire activity02:28 | August 12, 2024
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Jasper wildfire: Evacuees reflect after bus tours of ravaged community01:36 | August 7, 2024
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Jasper wildfire: Tourism in Rocky Mountains struggling at worst possible time01:51 | August 2, 2024
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Jasper wildfire: How did mountain pine beetles play a role?02:07 | July 30, 2024
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Canada wildfires: Thousands under evacuation orders across western provinces02:07 | July 30, 2024
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Jasper wildfire: Milder weather gives crews chance to make progress in fighting fires01:55 | July 29, 2024
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Jasper wildfire: Mayor commends emergency officials, rejects suggestions they failed to save town01:03 | July 29, 2024
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Jasper wildfire: Guilbeault confirms plans for staged re-entry, gives no timeline03:30 | July 29, 2024
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Jasper wildfire: Officials estimate 30 per cent of structures destroyed by fire02:04 | July 28, 2024
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Appreciating the world-renowned beauty of Jasper amid devastating wildfire02:16 | July 25, 2024
-
Jasper wildfire: Firefighters face dangerous escalation02:14 | July 25, 2024
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Jasper wildfire: 30-50% of structures damaged04:13 | July 25, 2024
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Alberta wildfires: Crews working to save Jasper from 2 blazes01:56 | July 24, 2024
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‘We were all terrified’: Jasper National Park wildfire forces thousands to flee02:06 | July 23, 2024
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Canada wildfires: Unfavourable weather conditions fuelling nearly 500 blazes across B.C., Alberta01:57 | July 22, 2024
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Out-of-control wildfire nears Labrador City, thousands evacuate02:10 | July 13, 2024
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‘Crazy’ wildfire forces evacuation of N.L. town02:06 | June 20, 2024
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Canadian wildfire fighters don’t want ‘catastrophe’ to be ‘catalyst’ for change05:44 | June 15, 2024
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Eco-friendly, plant-based, edible gel could help Canada fight wildfires02:38 | June 12, 2024
-
The latest American wildfires and Canada’s wildfire season outlook04:24 | June 4, 2024
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Fort McMurray wildfire: Evacuees eased as crews, weather douse flames01:50 | May 16, 2024
-
Cooler temps, rain helping fend off wildfires in Western Canada01:48 | May 16, 2024
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‘Stressful and uncertain time’: Thousands flee Fort McMurray wildfire01:57 | May 15, 2024
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Canada’s extreme weather events costing billions, but what can be done?01:43 | May 15, 2024
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Anxious wildfire evacuees ‘waiting and waiting’ as flames inch closer to homes02:14 | May 14, 2024
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‘Surreal, chaotic, stressful’: Wildfire evacuees anxiously wait for word on fate of homes02:12 | May 13, 2024
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Canada wildfires: Be ready ‘for anything’ after telecom lines damaged by flames, official warns01:46 | May 13, 2024
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How can you reduce wildfire risk to your home?01:33 | May 13, 2024
-
Wildfires prompt new evacuations across Western Canada01:48 | May 12, 2024
-
Wildfires: Insurance premiums set to rise as some companies may exit certain regions altogether02:14 | August 25, 2023
-
Canada should start planning for ‘fire year’ rather than season: expert01:17 | September 25, 2024
-
Brewing change: Calgary company crafts beer made from fireweed01:50 | September 23, 2024
-
Canada wildfires: Alberta, B.C. forecasted to see ‘well-above average’ fire activity02:28 | August 12, 2024
-
Jasper wildfire: Evacuees reflect after bus tours of ravaged community01:36 | August 7, 2024
-
Jasper wildfire: Tourism in Rocky Mountains struggling at worst possible time01:51 | August 2, 2024
-
Jasper wildfire: How did mountain pine beetles play a role?02:07 | July 30, 2024
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Canada wildfires: Thousands under evacuation orders across western provinces02:07 | July 30, 2024
-
Jasper wildfire: Milder weather gives crews chance to make progress in fighting fires01:55 | July 29, 2024
-
Jasper wildfire: Mayor commends emergency officials, rejects suggestions they failed to save town01:03 | July 29, 2024
-
Jasper wildfire: Guilbeault confirms plans for staged re-entry, gives no timeline03:30 | July 29, 2024
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Jasper wildfire: Officials estimate 30 per cent of structures destroyed by fire02:04 | July 28, 2024
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Appreciating the world-renowned beauty of Jasper amid devastating wildfire02:16 | July 25, 2024
-
Jasper wildfire: Firefighters face dangerous escalation02:14 | July 25, 2024
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Jasper wildfire: 30-50% of structures damaged04:13 | July 25, 2024
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Alberta wildfires: Crews working to save Jasper from 2 blazes01:56 | July 24, 2024
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‘We were all terrified’: Jasper National Park wildfire forces thousands to flee02:06 | July 23, 2024
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Canada wildfires: Unfavourable weather conditions fuelling nearly 500 blazes across B.C., Alberta01:57 | July 22, 2024
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Out-of-control wildfire nears Labrador City, thousands evacuate02:10 | July 13, 2024
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‘Crazy’ wildfire forces evacuation of N.L. town02:06 | June 20, 2024
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Canadian wildfire fighters don’t want ‘catastrophe’ to be ‘catalyst’ for change05:44 | June 15, 2024
-
Eco-friendly, plant-based, edible gel could help Canada fight wildfires02:38 | June 12, 2024
-
The latest American wildfires and Canada’s wildfire season outlook04:24 | June 4, 2024
-
Fort McMurray wildfire: Evacuees eased as crews, weather douse flames01:50 | May 16, 2024
-
Cooler temps, rain helping fend off wildfires in Western Canada01:48 | May 16, 2024
-
‘Stressful and uncertain time’: Thousands flee Fort McMurray wildfire01:57 | May 15, 2024
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Canada’s extreme weather events costing billions, but what can be done?01:43 | May 15, 2024
-
Anxious wildfire evacuees ‘waiting and waiting’ as flames inch closer to homes02:14 | May 14, 2024
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‘Surreal, chaotic, stressful’: Wildfire evacuees anxiously wait for word on fate of homes02:12 | May 13, 2024
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Canada wildfires: Be ready ‘for anything’ after telecom lines damaged by flames, official warns01:46 | May 13, 2024
-
How can you reduce wildfire risk to your home?01:33 | May 13, 2024
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Wildfires prompt new evacuations across Western Canada01:48 | May 12, 2024
Wildfires: Insurance premiums set to rise as some companies may exit certain regions altogether
Description
August 25, 2023
Climate change is spurring disaster after disaster and clean-up is costing Canadians more and more each year. Homeowners and insurance companies are tallying up the expensive price tag from this historic wildfire season which is likely into the billions by now. And because of it, premiums are going up and there’s talk insurance companies may pull out of some areas altogether. Touria Izri reports.
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