Canadian Contractor Series: ProFlow
Canadian contractor Brenden Walker, owner of ProFlow talks about the benefits of being a Service Line Warranties of Canada network contractor and how the partnership has helped grow his business and help the community.
Leading Causes of Water Loss
Water loss is a concern shared by municipalities across the country. The causes for a potential shortfall in the water supply are well-known and include droughts and climate change, poor management of demand from a growing population, and water pollution. Dramatically...
A Year Without Water in Manitouwadge
Homeowner’s running water is restored, after more than a year, thanks to SLWC Cares Foundation Julie M. and her husband had a problem at their Manitouwadge, Ontario, home: A geyser of water was erupting out of their driveway. “We had about two months where the water...
Increase In Extreme Cold Events Posing New Challenges for Water and Sewer Providers
While it’s intuitive to link “global warming” with hotter and longer heatwaves, longer droughts, more wildfires, and heavier rain, the link is less obvious when it comes to an increase in extreme cold events across North America, particularly in areas that have not...
HomeServe Reflects on a Year of Protecting Homeowners and Supporting Communities
Looking back at 2023, HomeServe, the parent company of Service Line Warranties of Canada, has much to celebrate. In addition to marking our 20th year in business, HomeServe has added over 100 new utility and municipal partners. We look forward to working with them to...
Canadian Water Providers Seek Solutions for Failing Water Infrastructure
Aging Canadian drinking water and wastewater infrastructure poses a range of challenges for water providers and their customers. According to the Canadian Infrastructure Report Card, a third of Canada’s water infrastructure is rated fair, poor, or very poor, and...
Provider Engagement About Home Winterization Increases Efficiency and Customer Satisfaction
Residential customers look to their water provider for solutions related to water service, conservation, and quality. Getting ready for winter certainly includes water-related preparedness to prevent damage to pipes due to freezing, for example, but educating...
Canadians Love the Convenience, Cost Savings of Subscriptions
Entertainment offerings dominate with television, music and gaming leading subscriptions purchased TORONTO, ON – September 11, 2023 – Subscription services are available for almost anything – from everyday things like television and clothing to more niche offerings...
Niagara Falls Announces New Program to Educate, Protect Residents
August 15, 2023 – Homeowners in Niagara Falls now have access to optional service plans to assist with the cost and management of common plumbing repairs thanks to a new, voluntary program for residents, reviewed by local leaders. The service plans provide protection...
Partnership offers water line insurance to Sudbury homeowners
This was first published Aug. 3, 2023, on CTV News. By Amanda Hicks, CTVNorthernOntario.ca Videojournalist Thousands of property owners in Sudbury will receive a letter in the mail this week regarding insurance for water service or sewer septic line. The City of...