News

April, 2019

Apr 15 Women of HVAC/R industry come together for Habitat build

Apr 15 Reader survey shows shift towards conservation technologies

Apr 14 Ontario WSIB puts limits on medical pot

Apr 14 Ontario ends heating and cooling rebate program

Apr 13 Federal budget includes good news for industry

Apr 13 Ontario oil heat group rebrands

Apr 12 Industry welcomes prompt payment legislation announced in federal budget

Apr 11 Plumbing & HVAC visits European event, along with a crowd of Canadians

Apr 10 MCEE product competition finalists announced

Apr 10 Auction site for mechanical industry

March, 2019

Mar 18 Ontario Geothermal Association announces plan for annual conference

Mar 18 HRAI to host low-carbon symposium

Mar 18 Long-time Moen Canada leader retires

Mar 17 Ridgid photo/video contest announced

Mar 17 Industry welcomes energy efficiency tax break

Mar 16 Ont. apprenticeship changes: Industry raises concerns as government remains silent

Mar 16 Montreal trade show returns

Mar 15 HVAC manufacturer celebrates 100 years

Mar 15 British refrigerant company sets up Canadian operation

February, 2019

Feb 21 U.S. HVAC/R show draws a crowd of Canadians

Feb 20 HRAI Symposium looks at transition to low carbon world

Feb 20 CCA mentorship program announced

Feb 20 The Master Group awarded exclusive York rights

Feb 19 Ontario looks at reducing burden from door knocker legislation

Feb 19 MCAC to host innovation conference

Feb 19 Robots coming to plumbing industry

Feb 11 Marijuana legalization a game changer

Feb 08 Long-time writer a tireless industry volunteer

January, 2019

Jan 30 Montreal show returns

Jan 30 Feds promise tax break for efficient equipment

Jan 30 Feds move forward on prompt payment

Jan 29 Newfoundland urged to make refrigeration/AC a compulsory trade

Jan 29 HRAI creates flammable refrigerants task team

Jan 29 ASHRAE updates residential standard

Jan 29 Poor comfort leads to disputes, poor productivity, says survey

December, 2018

Dec 16 Federal government to boost code access, target code patchwork

Dec 15 Building permits down slightly in October

Dec 14 Green Calgary wins water efficiency award

Dec 13 Bartle & Gibson expands in Alberta

Dec 12 Atlanta will host AHR Expo

Dec 05 Ontario to end high journeyman/apprentice ratios

Dec 04 Calgary trade show well attended

Dec 03 Bridging the gap

November, 2018

Nov 21 Youth not prepared for workplace, says report

Nov 21 Saskatchewan introduces prompt payment legislation

Nov 21 New Energy Star certification in Ontario

Nov 21 Long-time industry mentor honoured

Nov 21 WaterSense here to stay

Nov 21 Ont. school starts trade program

Nov 21 Building permits down in August

October, 2018

Oct 29 Ontario to make sweeping labour law changes

Oct 19 All-trades show returns

Oct 16 Master Group breaks ground on Ontario distribution centre

Oct 15 B.C. natural gas pipeline repaired after explosion

Oct 15 Alberta lifts onerous slab insulation requirements

Oct 15 Dual-flush toilets flush too much, says Vancouver

Oct 15 EPA proposal would relax HFC refrigerant restrictions

Oct 15 Mechanical contractors group meets in Whistler

Oct 15 Ottawa to host 2019 Canadian Hydronics Conference

Oct 15 Wholesaler barbecues raises $28,000 to fight cancer

September, 2018

Sep 17 CEC offers students more than $20,000 in scholarships

Sep 17 Consulting Engineers of Ontario to honour engineering excellence

Sep 14 Techs open independent HVAC/R supply business

Sep 14 CIPH celebrates 85 years in Whistler, B.C.

Sep 14 Viessmann ride raises $25,000 for Calgary air ambulance

Sep 14 Plumbing parts giant invests in Canada

Sep 14 Chat with Roy Collver at CIPHEX West

August, 2018

Aug 17 Worker deaths resulted from “first of its kind” ammonia leak, reports B.C. safety authority

Aug 17 Building permits down in June

Aug 17 Noble to purchase Ontario wholesaler

Aug 17 CSA updates residential HVAC sizing standard

Aug 17 B.C. seeking input on future of clean growth

Aug 17 Alberta trades program promotes immigrant and indigenous participation

Aug 17 Bleak future for prompt payment in B.C.

Aug 17 Relief for Alberta hydronics industry in fall

Aug 07 Bring back efficiency rebates, Ont. group urges

July, 2018

Jul 23 Relief for Alberta hydronics industry

Jul 23 Noble celebrates 25 years

Jul 23 Industry honours long-time MCAC leader

Jul 23 HRAI plans 50th year celebration in Mexico

Jul 23 Prompt payment gaining traction

Jul 23 Industry urges end to tariffs

Jul 03 Ontario election puts end to heat pump rebates

Jul 03 New era for HRAI as Warren Heeley retires

Jul 03 Atlantic show well attended

Jul 03 Master Group expands in West

Jul 03 New plumbing group launches Canadian division

Jul 03 CIPHEX West seminars announced

Jul 03 Over 1,200 attend Uponor convention

Jul 03 Apprentices compete at National Skilled Trades competition

June, 2018

Jun 19 Ontario cuts GreenON rebate programs

May, 2018

May 31 Introducing

May 31 HRAI appoints new president

May 31 Ontario apprenticeship ratio debate extended

May 31 Prompt payment in Manitoba

May 31 Industry takes issues to Ottawa

May 31 Drain cleaning caution urged

May 31 Words of wisdom sought

April, 2018

Apr 25 Banner year for CMPX show

Apr 25 Ontario geothermal industry optimistic

Apr 25 Enbridge eyes geothermal future

Apr 25 Ontario Skills Canada’s largest

Apr 25 WaterSense program gets reprieve

March, 2018

Mar 14 2020 water heater efficiency hike planned

Mar 14 Atlantic MEET Show returns

Mar 14 AHR Expo breaks attendance records

Mar 14 Unique boiler/water heater wins recognition

Mar 14 Navien celebrates one million condensing units sold

February, 2018

Feb 25 NRCan cross-country forums promote tighter home technologies

Feb 25 Canada’s largest mechanical show returns

Feb 25 New Ontario rules boost on-call costs

Feb 25 Refinery recognized for water conservation

Feb 25 Canadian Centrotherm rep honoured

Feb 25 Navien celebrates one million condensing units sold

January, 2018

Jan 23 Substandard threaded rod resulting in dangerous installations

Jan 23 Canada’s largest mechanical show returns

Jan 23 Proposed air conditioner, heat pump efficiency regulations cause concern

Jan 23 New NRCan duct design guide for zoned air systems

Jan 23 Mercedes makes gains in cargo van market

December, 2017

Dec 20 Ontario announces up to $20,000 heat pump rebates

Dec 20 MCAC announces own insurance program at conference

Dec 20 Ontario passes prompt payment law

Dec 20 Slab insulation rules top of mind at Alberta conference

Dec 20 Deschenes Group buys waterworks distributor

Dec 20 Vancouver natural gas fears eased

November, 2017

Nov 06 Provinces moving forward with construction heat furnace restrictions

Nov 06 Construction industry show returns

Nov 06 Ont. opens carbon tax purse

Nov 06 Prompt payment receives PM’s backing

Nov 06 N.S. apprentices get a break

Nov 06 Fortis BC plans huge solar project

September, 2017

Sep 25 Challenges mount for HVAC/R industry

Sep 25 Ont. opens carbon tax purse to fight climate change

Sep 25 Introducing Mark Tomlin

Sep 25 Navien takes stand against internet sales

Sep 25 Rheem earns Energy Star Manufacturer of the Year award

Sep 25 Industry concerns ignored in door-knocker legislation

Sep 25 Mechanical contractors to meet in Maui

August, 2017

Aug 14 CIPH celebrates in Ottawa; Trump top of mind for many

Aug 14 Refrigerant disposal levies increase

Aug 14 RoadShow seminars announced

Aug 14 Industry gears up for CMPX 2018

Aug 14 Housing starts up in 2017

Aug 14 New mid-size van boosts Mercedes sales

Aug 14 ASHRAE updates HVAC basics textbook

Aug 14 TrainingTrades.ca will connect contractors to training

June, 2017

Jun 23 Edmonton hydronics conference announced

Jun 23 Ontario to introduce prompt payment legislation

Jun 23 Canadian Construction Association urged to support prompt payment bill

Jun 23 Industry welcomes new transparency of federal project payments

Jun 23 Name change reflects expanded role for plumbing council

Jun 23 Progress made on Vancouver green plan

Jun 23 Bradford White Canada moves to new facility

Jun 23 Uponor Ltd. opens new Canadian headquarters

May, 2017

May 24 Trade show growth continues

May 24 Fortis BC questions Vancouver’s step code alignment claim

May 24 Senate approves prompt payment legislation

May 24 Manitoba establishes energy efficiency corporation

May 24 Ont. curbs door-to-door sales

April, 2017

Apr 19 Vancouver ‘greenest city’ plan alarms industry

Apr 19 CIPH will request change to Alberta hydronic slab insulation requirements

Apr 19 Women in industry program launched

Apr 19 Bradford White acquires GE heat pump business

Apr 19 Kohler, Emco launch Vancouver showroom

Apr 19 Skills competitions heat up

Apr 19 Wolseley opens Antigonish, N.S. branch

Apr 19 MCEE new product competition finalists announced

March, 2017

Mar 22 Oil heat association re-organizes

Mar 22 Vancouver ‘greenest city’ plan alarms industry

Mar 22 Optimism in Ont. geothermal industry

Mar 22 Geothermal expertise sought

Mar 22 ASHRAE recognizes industry achievements

Mar 22 Property management expo

February, 2017

Feb 22 Ont. hydronics trade back on track

Feb 22 Leadership change at Groupe Deschênes

Feb 22 MCEE returns to Place Bonaventure

Feb 22 Longtime Sinclair Supply president Dan Sorochan retires

Feb 22 Wolseley announces trade show dates

Feb 22 Ont. to expand gas network

Feb 22 Construction furnace heat ban

January, 2017

Jan 16 Joint standard a major step towards Canada-U.S. code harmonization

Jan 16 Ont. Geothermal Association annual conference announced

Jan 16 Stanley Black & Decker buys Craftsman

Jan 16 Flexible versus metal duct sizer

Jan 16 Plumbing manufacturers group seeks new director

December, 2016

Dec 15 Alberta building code changes drive spike in construction permits

Dec 15 Vancouver show draws a crowd

Dec 15 OEB rejects Ont. natural gas expansion plan

Dec 15 Alberta bans door-to-door “energy product” sales

Dec 15 AHR Expo in Las Vegas

Dec 15 Travelling trade show dates announced

November, 2016

Nov 29 Alberta Building Code changes threaten hydronic industry

Nov 29 HFC phase-down agreement announced

Nov 29 MCAC meets in Florida

Nov 29 Ont. door-knocker bill sidelined

Nov 29 New Alberta AC regulations take effect

October, 2016

Oct 21 International agreement will eliminate HFC refrigerants

Oct 21 Reprieve likely on draconian door-knocker bill

Oct 21 All-trades show returns

Oct 21 Construction heat furnace ban delayed

Oct 21 Master Group acquires Ont. distributor

Oct 21 Industry announcements

September, 2016

Sep 22 Year of change for HRAI

Sep 22 NTI acquired by Italian manufacturer

Sep 22 Deschênes Group acquires Ideal Supply

Sep 22 Noble trade show returns

Sep 22 New ASHRAE data center standard

August, 2016

Aug 24 In the event of a postal strike

Aug 24 CIPHEX West returns to Vancouver

Aug 24 Combo manufacturers struggle to get CSA standard in codes

Aug 24 Plumbing industry gathers in Banff

Aug 24 Quebec plans prompt payment legislation by next spring

July, 2016

Jul 21 Progress on major issues generates optimism for oil heat

Jul 21 Door-knocker bill goes too far, says HRAI

Jul 21 High-power cordless

Jul 21 IPEX showcases $55-million Edmonton plant expansion

Jul 21 HVAC manufacturing plant to create 250 jobs

Jul 21 Wolseley breaks ground on 130,000 sq. ft. Quebec facility

Jul 21 CMHC boosts green home fund

June, 2016

Jun 16 Atlantic show well attended

Jun 16 Enercare buys Service Experts

Jun 16 MCAC urges support for prompt payment legislation

Jun 16 Students compete at Ont. Skills

Jun 16 Ont. engineers finalize standard procurement agreement

Jun 16 Vancouver hydronics conference

Jun 16 Air quality standard updated

Jun 16 Texting and driving liability

April, 2016

Apr 27 Damaged during construction

Apr 27 CMPX attendance numbers up

Apr 27 CMPX Skills Competition intense

Apr 27 Oil heat industry will meet in Charlottetown

Apr 27 Calgary school dominates water conservation challenge

March, 2016

Mar 15 Top industry speakers will kick off CMPX 2016

Mar 15 New Brunswick to host national skills competition

Mar 15 Vancouver show combined with builder’s event

Mar 14 HRAI seeks ban on use of furnaces for construction heat

Mar 14 Geothermal will lead climate change battle, says Ont. environment minister

Mar 14 Geothermal group opposes natural gas expansion

January, 2016

Jan 16 Major expansion for Alberta pipe trades training

Jan 14 Prize winning hydronic design

Jan 05 Lowes buys Rona

December, 2015

Dec 16 CMPX show registration open

Dec 16 Habitat honors longtime industry volunteer

Dec 16 Bath overflow products infringed patent, jury determines

Dec 16 Mid-winter break at AHR Expo