A survey of 1,007 Americans reveals that 70% fear extreme heat as their top weather concern, followed by wildfire smoke (60%), drought (59%), and wildfires (52%). However, only 54% feel personally prepared for weather emergencies and just 38% have emergency kits, highlighting a significant gap between awareness and preparedness as dangerous temperatures expand across the country.

A survey by First Onsite Property Restoration reveals that 61% of Canadians fear severe rain and flooding, while 47% worry about tornadoes and severe storms. Environment Canada's summer outlook predicts above-normal temperatures and increased severe thunderstorm risk. Regional variations show British Columbians most concerned about flooding, while Atlantic Canadians worry most about hurricanes. First Onsite recommends preparation and fast response as key to reducing property damage.

FirstService Corporation announced that its subsidiary Roofing Corp of America (RCA) has acquired Schefers Roofing, a Kansas City-based commercial roofing contractor. The acquisition expands RCA's geographic footprint into the Kansas City market and strengthens its presence in the Midwest U.S. region. Schefers' existing management team will retain a minority equity interest and continue day-to-day operations.

FirstService Corporation announced that its subsidiary Century Fire Protection has acquired GSC Fire & Security (Austin, Texas) and Titan Fire Protection (Tampa, Florida). Both acquisitions expand Century's presence in the U.S. Sun Belt region and enhance its fire sprinkler and alarm service capabilities. The existing management teams of both businesses retained minority equity interests and will continue operations.

FirstService Corporation announced a quarterly cash dividend of US$0.305 per Common Share, payable on July 7, 2026 to shareholders of record on June 30, 2026. The dividend qualifies as an eligible dividend for Canadian tax purposes.

A First Onsite Property Restoration survey reveals a significant gap between Canadians' awareness of climate-driven risks and their actual preparedness. While 75% know where to find emergency information, only 28% have emergency kits prepared and 36% know evacuation routes. The survey, released during Emergency Preparedness Week, highlights that most Canadians prioritize pets (51%), phones (50%), and cash (47%) when evacuating, but lack basic disaster planning.

FirstService Corporation completed two acquisitions to expand its company-owned operations. California Closets acquired franchised territories in Indianapolis, Louisville, Lexington, and Cincinnati, while Paul Davis Restoration expanded in the Cleveland and Akron, Ohio markets. These tuck-under acquisitions strengthen FirstService's presence in key Midwest markets and support its strategy of selectively acquiring franchises within its network.

FirstService Corporation announced an 11% increase to its quarterly cash dividend, raising it to US$0.305 per Common Share from US$0.275. The dividend is payable on April 7, 2026. The company has maintained annual dividend growth of at least 10% for over a decade, supported by strong earnings and free cash flow growth.

Jacobson & Schmitt Advisors increased its FirstService stake by 49,829 shares for $8.11 million in Q4, bringing total holdings to 144,994 shares (3.8% of portfolio). Despite shares lagging the S&P 500 by 25 percentage points over the past year, the fund sees value in FirstService's stable, recurring revenue model. Q3 results showed 4% revenue growth and 8% EPS growth, with solid fundamentals and low capital intensity supporting the investment thesis.

FirstService Corporation announced a quarterly cash dividend of US$0.275 per Common Share, payable on January 7, 2026 to shareholders of record as of December 31, 2025. The dividend is considered an 'eligible dividend' for Canadian income tax purposes.

Conestoga Capital Advisors sold $20.1 million worth of Novanta stock in Q3, reducing its stake by 168,907 shares due to weak stock performance and sector headwinds, while maintaining a significant position in the company.

Conestoga Capital Advisors sold 344,631 shares of Exponent, valued at $24.63 million, reducing its stake from 2.99% to 2.63% of its portfolio in Q3 2025. The sale comes amid Exponent's underperformance compared to the S&P 500.