by Elise Dostal | Jun 15, 2026 | Canada
Every month, families across Canada make difficult financial choices. Groceries, housing, and electricity consume a massive portion of their income. Now, escalating municipal water costs add even more pressure. Municipalities face a tough hurdle: they must fix aging...
by Elise Dostal | Apr 20, 2026 | Canada
Elected officials across Canada constantly seek ways to support their communities. You manage tight budgets and maintain vital public infrastructure. But when aging private water and sewer lines fail, homeowners face severe financial stress. They often turn to city...
by Elise Dostal | Jan 28, 2025 | Canada
In Hamilton, Ontario, Deborah didn’t know she had a slow and subtle water leak. Then she received her water bill, only to find that it was almost $680 higher than usual. “I was just devastated (by the bill). I said, ‘this doesn’t make any sense,’” she said. Her...
by Elise Dostal | Oct 25, 2024 | Canada
TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE) –The fourth annual Service Line Warranties of Canada (SLWC) State of the Home survey dealt a double dose of bad news. Seventy-six percent of Canadians reported having a home repair emergency in the prior 12 months and nearly 30%...
by Elise Dostal | Sep 17, 2024 | Canada
Anna B. of Windsor, Ontario, was trying to do her laundry, but wasn’t having much success. Her drains were backed up and draining slowly. It was an inconvenience, but two years ago, Anna had enrolled in a Service Line Warranties of Canada emergency home repair plan to...
by Elise Dostal | Jul 8, 2024 | Canada
Hamilton, ON. – July 8, 2024 – This month, the City of Hamilton and Service Line Warranties of Canada (SLWC) celebrate 10 years of working together to help resident homeowners save time and money when faced with essential home repairs. In the first of its kind in...