Features of the Month – March
A Quebec lender opted out of mortgages in flood zones. Experts warn it could happen elsewhere
Following Desjardins Group’s recent announcement that new mortgages would no longer be offered in high-risk flood zones in Quebec, Kathryn Bakos was asked to comment for CBC News:
New Nova Scotia coastal protection plan shifts responsibility to homeowners, municipalities
On Global National, Joanna Eyquem spoke to Heidi Petracek about the need to consider strategic retreat of properties in high-risk coastal zones, as well as avoiding additional development in these areas.
Canada’s wildfire season off to an early start. Here’s what to expect.
| Dr. Anabela Bonada spoke to Global News about this year’s wildfire season and details how holdover fires, lack of snowpack, and warmer temperatures may lead to an earlier and more severe wildfire season. She also explains how homeowners can prepare ahead of the season and provides easy adaptation strategies. |