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Favorite Travel Destinations of Canadians

When you look out the windows and see rain, rain and more rain do you dream about a vacation?  Winter vacations are a nice break from the dreary winter season and a great chance to recharge your batteries.  What are the favorite travel destinations of Canadians.  You may be surprised to know that five countries account for more than 25 million trips internationally from Canadians. United States With vacation hot spots such as Las Vegas, Miami, Hawaii, New York, and California there is a diverse selection for Canadians looking to travel to the United States.  You can choose from a warm sunny destination or a more themed destination full of events like New York.  The United States had over 20 million trips from Canadians in 2015.  It is the number 1 visited country by Canadians by a very large margin. While the dollar exchange rate is not something most of us will be pleased with, the fact that it is relatively close does make travel easier.  With recent developments from the Trum

A Tree Fell In My Yard – What Next?

A tree fell in my yard, now what?  Trees are not only beautiful but also provide many functions.  They provide oxygen, homes for squirrels and birds, are perfect for swings and shade for those hot summer days.  However they can be a pain sometimes as well.  Raking leaves is no ones favorite thing to do and what happens if it falls down.  With the wind in BC it is a real risk. A Neighbour’s Tree Falls If due to weather a tree from your neighbour falls in your yard and damages your property, whether it be yard or home, your home insurance will provide coverage for any damage up to the policy’s limit.  Above and beyond the limit a discussion will then have to happen with your neighbour. No Damage Done, But Who Removes It In the same scenario if the tree does not damage anything the question is who will pay to remove it.  The responsibility for this still falls on you unless your neighbour offers.  At the very least a conversation should occur. A Cut Tree Damages My Yard – Doe