More than 50 per cent of first-time drunk-driving offenders were being served at a licensed restaurant or bar before getting into their cars and endangering the lives of others. Not only were these people liable for their actions, the establishments where they were drinking were also susceptible to punishment. Continue...

Possibly no two words strike more fear in the hearts of architects, engineers, and contractors than "construction defect". A claim for a construction defect can cost astronomical amounts to correct and defend. Additionally, it can also damage your reputation and negatively impact your future opportunities for work. It's enough to break a business. Continue...

Dropping some of your car insurance coverage - like comprehensive or collision - to the lowest legal level can cut your premium but it could also put you at serious risk. Continue...

Many Ottawa-area residents have experienced water damage over the wet season, so we developed these guidelines to help you the next time you need remediation of mold growth by taking quick action before growth starts (within 48 hours). Continue...

Year-over-year your life changes one way or another. Keeping your insurance broker informed with any life changes could save you time, stress, and possibly money with your insurance. Continue...

You may have seen some of the Scrivens team at the Fifty-Five Plus Lifestyle Show on April 21 and 22. Our team had an amazing time talking with you in person and getting to meet some new friends. Continue...

Your retirement day has arrived and it's time to celebrate! No more waking up at 5:30 AM, no more commuting, and no more need for budgeting. Well, the first two of those may well be true, but the last one - not so much. Continue...

With home prices having risen significantly over the past decade, and consequently the amount of the mortgages used in their purchase, the value of having proper risk management in place in the case of an early death has never been greater. Continue...

This year marks the 150th anniversary of the confederation of Canada, which has brought the spotlight to our country. The New York Times listed Canada as the TOP place to visit in 2017 and with Ottawa's year-long party, we are in for an event-filled year. Continue...

For over 40 years, the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) has been a staple in our community, providing our children with the highest quality of medical care. Scrivens is proud to announce its commitment to support CHEO with a donation of $25,000 to Project Stitch. This project will allow CHEO to: Continue...