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City of Hamilton Passes $3 Million Mark in Homeowner Savings Through SLWC Partnership

by Mike VanHorne | June 22, 2021 | Energy, Infrastructure, Press Releases, Public-Private Partnerships, Service Line Responsibilities, Water | 0 Comments

7,200 Jobs Completed for Residents Since 2014 Hamilton, ON – Monday, June 21st 2021 – Since the City of Hamilton began its partnership with Service Line Warranties of Canada (SLWC) – the first of its kind in the country – $3 million in home repairs have been completed...

Service Line Protection Available for Ottawa Homeowners

by Mike VanHorne | February 17, 2021 | Energy, Financial Shock, Infrastructure, Ottawa, Press Releases, Public-Private Partnerships, Service Line Responsibilities, Water | 0 Comments

Originally published on NewsWire Canada Feb 17, 2021, 08:00 ET OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 17, 2021 /CNW/ - The City of Ottawa has partnered with Service Line Warranties of Canada (SLWC) to offer Ottawa homeowners protection plans to help cover repair costs associated with...

Home Maintenance is a Key Factor for Canadians Aging in Place

by Mike VanHorne | January 7, 2019 | Energy, Home Maintenance, Service Line Responsibilities, Water | 0 Comments

According to AARP's Aging Readiness and Competitiveness (ARC) Report, Canadians age 65 and older outnumber those younger than 15 and more than 92 percent of them live in private households rather than nursing homes, with 81 percent living either alone or with a...

Service Line Protection Available for Canadian Homeowners

by Mike VanHorne | January 22, 2018 | Energy, Financial Shock, Infrastructure, Press Releases, Public-Private Partnerships, Service Line Responsibilities, Water | 0 Comments

While efforts are underway in many communities to improve public water and sewer systems, these fixes don’t usually address the sewer line located on your property. Homeowners can spend from hundreds of dollars up to $3,900 to repair or replace a broken, clogged or leaking sewer line on their property – and that can be hard on a household budget.