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When the September 2 storm tore through Hamilton, the damage that made the news was the damage you could see. By now the branches are cleared and the hydro is back, and from the street most of those houses look fine. Here is what a wind event can leave behind in a wall, and how to check for it now.

A flooded basement does not automatically mean the same insurance outcome for every homeowner. Coverage can depend heavily on where the water came from, whether sewer-backup or overland-water coverage was purchased, and the limits in the policy. Here’s what Hamilton homeowners should know before the next storm.

What happens to a property after the fire trucks leave? Following several serious fires across Hamilton, a look at what recovery involves and what helps in the first 48 hours.

Soot has been a real conversation in Hamilton this summer. But what can it teach us about fire damage, smoke residue and property restoration? This week’s Hamilton Restoration Insights takes a closer look.

As wildfire activity continues across Canada, the federal government has released its latest national update on the 2026 wildfire season. The update outlines current wildfire activity, response efforts, and ongoing coordination with provinces, territories, Indigenous communities, and emergency partners.

A fire can sweep through a commercial building with surprising speed. The sooner the flames are put out, the less fire damage there will be to your property. But water damage from firefighting efforts can sometimes cause just as much destruction as the fire itself.

Following recent flooding in the Ottawa region, as well as many other parts of the country like Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta, the Insurance Bureau of Canada is reminding Canadians of the importance of understanding their insurance coverage before disaster strikes.