September 26, 2022
Opening Our Hearts and Minds to Truth and Reconciliation
Phyllis Webstad founded Orange Shirt Day. She travels the country talking about her experien…
September 23, 2022
Quote to Win contest winners each get $5,000 to make dreams come true!
Congratulations to our second and third contest winners, Joel K., from Calgary and Matthew…
September 22, 2022
Fall Gardening and Lawn Care
Fall gardening and lawn care tasks include mowing, watering, fertilizing, and aerating your…
September 21, 2022
Save With Car and Home Insurance Bundling
Bundling your car and home insurance is a great way to help you save money on insurance prem…
September 20, 2022
Protect Yourself with Winter Travel Insurance
If you are going away for the winter, you need travel insurance that covers emergency medica…
September 19, 2022
Do Young Families Need Life Insurance?
Your life changes when you become a parent. You have new responsibilities, especially protec…
September 16, 2022
How to Protect Your Snow Removal Business
You know how to dig people out of the worst weather. Snow and ice don’t stop you, but…
September 15, 2022
What Plumbing Insurance Do I Need?
Changing pipes and fittings in a wet environment bring daily risks to you and your plumbing…
September 13, 2022
Fall Homeowner Checklist
A fall maintenance checklist will help prevent costly repairs and insurance claims. Your che…
September 12, 2022
Get Slip and Fall Insurance Before Winter
With winter coming, having slip and fall insurance for your small business is extra importan…
September 8, 2022
Do My Kids Need Insurance for School Sports?
Student accident insurance can provide extra coverage and peace of mind for parents. Get an…
September 2, 2022
Home Insurance and Vandalism
Vandalism of your home is covered by home insurance. If your home has been vandalized, make…
September 1, 2022
How to Manage Homework and Device Time
You can help your kids manage homework and device time by limiting screen time and creating…
August 31, 2022
Tips for Back-to-School Shopping During Inflation
Back-to-school shopping during inflation could give you some sticker shock. You can get your…
August 30, 2022
Do I Need Life Insurance If I'm Single?
Have you thought about how you will pay for your funeral or take care of any debts you have…
August 29, 2022
Back-to-School Car Insurance Discounts
If your son or daughter is a student, a driver’s training course can help save money o…
August 26, 2022
Does Inflation Affect My Car Insurance?
Inflation can impact your car insurance due to the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandem…
August 25, 2022
Does Inflation Affect My Home Insurance?
Inflation is affecting home insurance because it’s increasing the cost of expenses ass…
August 24, 2022
Quote to Win contest winner will use $5,000 prize for outdoor adventures
Congratulations to Amanda Baryluk and Richard King from Golden, B.C, the first winners in th…
August 24, 2022
Why College and University Students Need Renter's Insurance
Yes, if your college or university student’s address is now different from the one lis…
August 23, 2022
Do A Back-to-School Insurance Fitness Survey
Back to school is a good time to take stalk of your insurance coverage. A back-to-school ins…
August 23, 2022
Can I Get Life Insurance If I Have Cancer?
Yes, you can get life insurance with cancer or if you are a cancer survivor. Getting life in…
August 22, 2022
How Do I Choose Car Insurance?
Choosing car insurance has a checklist: It means choosing the right car, the right coverage,…
August 19, 2022
Do I Need Earthquake Insurance?
Homeowners in many parts of Canada should consider earthquake insurance. If an earthquake ca…
August 18, 2022
Can I Get Life Insurance with Depression?
In most cases, people with depression can still get life insurance. Your ability to get life…
August 17, 2022
How to Keep Crosswalk and School Zones Safe
Crosswalk and school zone safety awareness is essential for both drivers and children. Drive…
August 16, 2022
Insuring a Student Using a Family Car
Parents can add students to their car insurance policy as secondary or occasional drivers so…
August 16, 2022
Can I Get Life insurance with High Blood Pressure?
Yes, you can get life insurance with high blood pressure but you may end up paying more, esp…
August 15, 2022
Do Students Away at School Need Insurance?
Yes, if your college or university student’s address is now different from the one lis…
August 15, 2022
How Young Drivers Can Save on Insurance
It’s back to school and it’s time to prepare your young driver to get there safe…
August 12, 2022
Can I Apply for Life Insurance If I Have Diabetes?
If you have diabetes, life insurance can still be available to you. You should always disclo…
August 9, 2022
Sandra Wilson - 15 year anniversary at Western
Happy 15th at Western! Tell us about your journey here at Western Financial? Hi, I’m S…
August 9, 2022
How Kilometres Driven Per Year Affect Your Car Insurance?
Your mileage will affect your car insurance. Knowing your mileage -- how many kilometres you…
August 8, 2022
How is Car Insurance Determined for Seniors?
Senior car insurance usually depends on your driving history. Your age, how much you drive,…
July 27, 2022
The Importance of Overland Flood Insurance
Floods happen five times as often as wildfires in Canada and are the second most common natu…
July 25, 2022
Understanding the importance of details in car insurance
Jennifer Reeve, Manager of BC Auto Sales, discusses how Western goes over important details…
July 21, 2022
Life insurance is about looking to the future
Gerard Feliciano, Director of Financial Services, discusses how Western can help you meet yo…
July 20, 2022
Urban and Rural Chicken Coops
Urban chicken coops are becoming a trend across the country. Canadian cities that allow chic…
July 19, 2022
Making a Bee-Friendly Yard
You can help the bees and other pollinators with a bee-friendly yard, which can be easier to…
July 18, 2022
Today we celebrate Nelson Mandela
On 18 July every year, we celebrate Nelson Mandela International Day by making a difference…
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
Celebrate Canada Day with Get-Togethers and Festivities
July 1 is Canada Day! The Canada Day website encourages Canadians to celebrate Canada Day in…
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 23, 2022
5 Tips to Prepare Your Home for a Vacation
In the excitement of planning your trip, it’s easy to forget to prepare your home for…
June 22, 2022
Tips for Backyard Pool Safety
A backyard pool is the ultimate summer pastime, but it can be dangerous without safety preca…
June 21, 2022
Tips for Planting an Urban Garden
Do you love gardening but are short on space? An urban garden in your backyard or on your ba…
June 20, 2022
What Insurance Does my Summer Camp Need?
Going to summer camp is a fun, positive experience for Canadian kids. They get reacquainted…
June 16, 2022
5 RV Driving Tips to Avoid Accidents
Going on the road in an RV is a summer highlight for many Canadians and the popularity of RV…
