Frequent Asked Questions
January 23, 2023
How to Stay Safe on Ice this Winter
The frozen surfaces of lakes, rivers, and ponds can be deceiving, and it’s essential t…
December 29, 2022
New Year's Resolutions - Do They Work?
New Year's Resolutions seem like a great idea. After all, what better time to start new, bet…
December 19, 2022
Do You Know the Origins of Boxing Day?
Boxing Day on December 26 is often a day of sale shopping after Christmas for Canadians. Wha…
December 15, 2022
The Origins of Ugly Christmas Sweaters
Love them or hate them, ugly Christmas sweaters are here to stay. You might even get one as…
December 8, 2022
The Most Common Holiday Insurance Claims
Have a relaxing holiday with your family by taking some precautions to avoid the most common…
December 6, 2022
Western Financial Group helps Albertans with Registry Services
Western Financial Group can help you with your registry service needs, whether you want to b…
November 30, 2022
Big Hearts Take Part in Good Heart Day
When you volunteer, you not only give your time but your heart. Monday, Dec. 5, is Internati…
November 25, 2022
What Do You Know About Black Friday?
Black Friday is today, and many Canadians will use it to get a head start on holiday shoppin…
November 9, 2022
4 Facts About Remembrance Day
Every year on November 11, Canadians honour the sacrifices of veterans on Remembrance Day by…
November 8, 2022
Know the Risks of Carbon Monoxide
With fall and winter approaching, we spend more time indoors, and many of us turn to alterna…
October 31, 2022
How to Close Your Cottage for Winter
Before you close your cottage for the winter, be sure to follow a check list. A checklist wi…
October 6, 2022
Why We Celebrate Thanksgiving
Traditional thanksgiving dinner has been around for centuries and has regional differences a…
September 28, 2022
Top Halloween Costumes for This Year
This Halloween, popular Halloween costumes for kids are based on movies and video games. The…
September 14, 2022
How Are Cranberries Grown and Harvested?
In Canada, most commercial cranberry production is in British Columbia and Quebec. A native…
August 18, 2022
Back to School Safety Protocols for Students
As you get ready for back-to-school for 2022-2023, each province is determining school safet…
July 25, 2022
Origins of the Dog Days of Summer
We have all heard the expression “the dog days of summer” in reference to the ho…
July 21, 2022
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems
Advanced driver-assistance systems, or ADAS, help improve the safety of cars with different…
July 18, 2022
Major Festivals Across Canada This Summer
Make time for some summer fun at these major festivals across Canada this summer. From firew…
July 15, 2022
How to Stay Safe in a Thunder and Lightning Storm
Lightning injures around 180 people a year across Canada and kills two to three. Terri Lang,…
July 12, 2022
What You Need to Know About This Year's Stampede!
This year’s Stampede 2022 has beloved favorites and new events. The event, which start…
July 5, 2022
What Are Hybrid Cars?
Hybrid cars combine a gasoline engine and an electric motor so that gasoline and electricity…
June 30, 2022
Vacant Property and Land Should Have Insurance
Even if you do not use your home or your lot of land, they should be insured against propert…
June 29, 2022
Insurance for your pet and dog walker
If your dog or cat had to go to the vet right now for a life-saving treatment and you had to…
June 28, 2022
Why You Should Have Travel Insurance
Many Canadians are eager to make up for missed vacations after the COVID-19 pandemic kept th…
June 27, 2022
The Benefits of Connected Vehicles
Think of a connected car like your smartphone, except it’s on wheels. A connected car…
June 14, 2022
E-Bikes, E-Scooters, and E-Trikes - Which is Best for You?
E-bikes and e-scooters have been growing in popularity in the past decade and are in demand…
June 13, 2022
Canada's #1 Spot for Hail
Southern and Central Alberta take Canada’s No. 1 spot for hail. It’s called Hail…
June 2, 2022
Is there a difference between renters and tenants insurance?
Dec. 16, 2018. If you have decided to move out of your parents’ house for the first ti…
May 13, 2022
When should you add an occasional driver to your car insurance policy?
March 21, 2019. Many drivers believe that car insurance stays with them, not with the car, a…
April 28, 2022
How to Run and Insure an RV Business
RVing has always been popular in Canada and the pandemic has increased its appeal. Starting…
April 26, 2022
What are GICs and how do they work
A GIC (guaranteed investment certificate) is a safe and secure investment with very little r…
April 26, 2022
The Sunniest and Least Sunny Places in Canada
Sunniest Canadian Cities Canada has beautiful summers that Canadians look forward to after a…
April 5, 2022
Does your car insurance go up if you get a ticket?
April 17, 2019. Getting a traffic ticket is bad enough, and if you’re like many Alber…
March 1, 2022
How to check your car battery health
March 3, 2019. Testing your battery is something you may not associate with regular car main…
February 1, 2022
Is home insurance mandatory in Canada?
Feb. 7, 2019. Buying a home is one of the biggest investments you will ever make. No matter…
November 5, 2021
What is the Impact of Solar Flares?
At 11:35 a.m. EDT, on October 28, 2021, an X1 solar flare launched a coronal mass ejection i…
November 2, 2021
How to Protect Yourself from Ransomware?
Since the start of the pandemic, there has been a significant increase in ransomware attacks…
October 28, 2021
Travel with confidence - Covid-19 travel Insurance
Whether you're a snowbird ready to flock south for some sunshine, visiting loved ones whom y…
July 8, 2021
Climate Change Contributing to Wildfires
Extreme temperatures and catastrophic wildfires have been making headlines recently, with Na…
June 15, 2021
What you need to know about Pride for National Pride Month
Pride Week - What do You Need to Know? Pride Week celebrates and commemorates LGBT2Q+ cultur…
June 11, 2021
What Factors Impact Home Insurance Costs in Ontario?
There are many different factors that insurers use to determine the cost of home insurance p…
June 10, 2021
5 Things You Need to Know About Boat Storage in Ontario
Boating is an enjoyable summer activity in Ontario that unfortunately must be put on hold fo…
June 9, 2021
How Do I Get a Renter's Insurance Quote at Western in Ontario?
Renter’s insurance is important because it protects you and your home from fire, theft…
June 1, 2021
What insurance should a commercial cleaner have in Ontario?
Cleaning may not seem like a particularly dangerous business, but it does have its risks. Wh…
May 12, 2021
Who pays for water damage to my condo in Ontario?
When water damage occurs in a condo complex, whose responsibility it is to pay for repairs i…
May 10, 2021
Do I Need RV Insurance in Ontario?
A trip in your RV is a great way to enjoy the summer and there are many kinds to choose from…
May 6, 2021
Why you need boat insurance in Ontario
There are many reasons to insure your boat. At Western Financial Group, Canada’s Insur…
March 20, 2021
Are red cars the most expensive to insure?
Jan. 4, 2019. When choosing a new vehicle, you may have been discouraged from buying a red c…
March 9, 2021
Why did my car insurance premium go up when I moved to the city?
If you have recently moved from a rural area to a more urban one, you may have noticed that…
March 9, 2021
Canadians should insure their belongings when moving to a new home
March 9, 2021. Most homeowners understand the importance of making sure their home insurance…
