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Apr 03 Ontario clamps down on non-essential construction

Apr 03 Handwashing on the increase prior to coronavirus, says survey

Apr 02 IAPMO looking for hydronics committee volunteers

Apr 01 Contractor association calls upon Canadian government to support construction sector 

Mar 31 Manitoba deems construction an essential service

Mar 31 Ont. working from heights course given extra year to renew

Mar 30 Ont. sets guidelines to protect construction jobsites

Mar 30 Alta. releases list of essential services

Mar 27 Details released for federal small-business relief during COVID-19 pandemic

Mar 27 Canadian HVAC manufacturer switches gears to make COVID-19 facemasks

Mar 27 B.C. establishes essential services list

Mar 26 Sask. details essential services and limits gatherings to 10 people

Mar 26 CIPH urges provinces to keep plumbing and heating industries on essential list

Mar 25 Ont. association establishes best practice guide during COVID-19 pandemic

Mar 24 Ont. and Que. take different approach to essential services during pandemic

Mar 24 Building construction investment increased in January

Mar 23 Ontario targets HVAC/R “trunk slammers”

Mar 20 Industry work critical, HRAI tells governments

Mar 19 Accidents are more likely to happen on lifts when working in public areas, report

Mar 19 Lennox announces heat pump recall

Mar 18 Skills Canada cancels 2020 national competition

Mar 18 Atlantic trade show postponed until November

Mar 18 Danfoss accepting applications for annual EnVisioneer of the Year award

Mar 18 OGA postpones annual conference due to COVID-19 pandemic

Mar 17 NSF urges creation of cooling tower registries to combat Legionella

Mar 16 Plumbers urged to take precautions against COVID-19 virus

Mar 13 Coronavirus derails Toronto CMPX 2020 trade show, Habitat Gala

Mar 13 CaGBC updates zero carbon building standard

Mar 12 Value of building permits increase for January 2020

Mar 11 Canadian universities among winners of ASHRAE grants

Mar 10 CCA cancels annual conference over fear of coronavirus

Mar 09 Seminar topics announced for Moncton trade show

Mar 05 CMPX trade show and CIPH Habitat Gala will proceed as planned, says organizers

Mar 04 Coronavirus in plumbing systems: how did the outbreak occur in Hong Kong and is there a risk to North America?

Mar 03 AHR Expo product report

Mar 02 Billing can now be sent through texts for American business management company

Feb 28 ASHRAE encourages industry to help combat coronavirus

Feb 26 Construction investment up in December

Feb 25 Bartle & Gibson moves into Sask.

Feb 24 Associations urge prime minister to resolve protest over B.C. pipeline

Feb 20 Alberta allows mass timber construction up to 12 storeys

Feb 19 Geothermal conference will offer developers, municipalities a path to decarbonization

Feb 18 Florida AHR Expo draws a crowd

Feb 14 Government looks to women to help solve skilled labour shortage

Feb 13 Canadian immigration system failing workers and employers, reports CFIB

Feb 12 New leadership team announced for Distech Controls

Feb 11 New leadership coming to MCAC

Feb 10 Value of building permits up in 2019

Feb 07 Canadian association raising awareness about the dangers of lead in drinking water

Feb 06 Survey shows relationship between clean public washrooms and business success

Feb 05 Amount of lead allowed in drinking water halved

Feb 04 Joint Sask. University/China study reveals IAQ risk from LCD screens

Feb 03 Skilled trades shortage increases construction costs

Jan 31 Pre-apprenticeship programs on the radar for Ont. government

Jan 30 Canadians do well at Kitchen & Bath Show

Jan 29 Zurn acquires stainless steel sink manufacturer

Jan 28 Ont. college to offer new construction boilermaker program

Jan 27 New standard set for radon control in new low-rise construction

Jan 24 Alberta to allow 12-storey buildings  

Jan 23 New Canadian think tank calls on government to address climate change

Jan 22 U.S. changes process for creating energy standards

Jan 21 Small increase in construction investment for November

Jan 20 U.S. Senate passes NAFTA 2.0

Jan 17 NRC opens second round of code construction consultation

Jan 16 CCA slams Supreme Court decision on reprisal clauses

Jan 15 Mits Airconditioning now sole distributor of Mitsubishi HVAC in southwestern Ont. 

Jan 14 Ont. launches new program to entice people into trades

Jan 13 Ontario College of Trades future up in the air 

Jan 10 Building permits down in November 

Jan 09 Interprovincial gas tech ticket in the works 

Jan 08 CHC launches webinar series on all things hydronic

Jan 07 Bad and ugly photo contest gets nasty 

Jan 06 Ventilation manufacturer merges Canadian and American divisions

Jan 03 SPX Corp. acquires commercial boiler and water heater manufacturer

Jan 02 Federal carbon tax now in effect in Alberta

Dec 23 Wholesaler, manufacturers team up to support Toronto transitional housing program

Dec 20 Supreme Court upholds reprisal clauses

Dec 20 Conference will focus on Legionella prevention

Dec 19 Uniform refrigerant cylinder colours adopted

Dec 18 Trades Hall of Fame to open in Alberta

Dec 17 New standard for non-sewer sanitation systems

Dec 16 Kitchen and Bath Show returns to Las Vegas

Dec 13 Registration for the trades up in 2018

Dec 12 Building permits decrease in October

Dec 11 Ont. suggests connecting with millennials to solve skilled trades shortage

Dec 10 National code body seeks industry input

Dec 09 Governments urged to implement emissions reporting for buildings

Dec 06 Vancouver eyes 2025 fossil fuel ban

Dec 05 Master Group to expand Fujitsu line in West

Dec 04 Ontario to harmonize energy and water efficiency regulations

Dec 03 U.S. legislation will allow EPA to regulate HFCs

Dec 02 ASHRAE updates air quality standard

Nov 29 Smart thermostat market expected to double

Nov 28 CIPH holds town hall meeting as industry at a crossroads with new technologies, new players 

Nov 27 Developing trust is critical, conference participants hear 

Nov 26 AHR Expo fast approaching 

Nov 25 New B.C. Building Code will allow 12-storey wood buildings

Nov 22 Construction investment up slightly

Nov 21 R-410A replacement refrigerant receives A1 designation

Nov 20 Provinces ranked by energy efficiency

Nov 19 World Toilet Day raises awareness in lack of sanitation services

Nov 18 Alta. government reports impact of carbon tax on economy

Nov 15 Canadian program created to approve thermal energy meters

Nov 14 Ont. removes red tape for wood biomass heating

Nov 13 BC utility program helps apartment owners upgrade buildings for better efficiency

Nov 12 CEC offers gold/blue seal certification programs

Nov 11 Ont. increases spending to attract more skilled trades workers

Nov 08 Decrease in Sept. building permits due to residential sector

Nov 07 B.C. Building Code changes will offer more flexibility to meet efficiency requirements

Nov 06 Canada to celebrate National Skilled Trades and Technology

Nov 05 Johnson Controls acquires magnetic bearing company

Nov 04 Alberta government ends energy efficiency rebate programs

Nov 01 Ontario invests in high school trade programs

Oct 31 Comments invited on national code changes

Oct 30 Internet usage continues to climb, says Statistics Canada

Oct 29 Skilled trades program funding increases in Alberta

Oct 28 ASHRAE updates 90.1 energy efficiency standard

Oct 25 Renewable natural gas to be produced at Vancouver’s landfill

Oct 24 Ontario prompt payment legislation takes effect

Oct 23 Exhibitor bookings strong for CIPHEX West

Oct 22 Employers still face challenges with cannabis legalization

Oct 21 Nova Scotia opens heating rebate program

Oct 18 Training on boiler and pressure vessel codes coming to Toronto

Oct 17 Deal struck in Ontario between industry associations

Oct 16 MAAX Bath celebrates 50 years

Oct 15 Unions, associations clash over firefighter cancer rate

Oct 11 Ont. college offers dedicated geothermal program

Oct 10 AHR Expo innovation winners announced

Oct 09 Increase in building permits for August

Oct 08 Politicians promise energy efficiency incentives

Oct 07 Green Building Council strives to keep LEED buildings efficient

Oct 04 Brewing or building – it’s a challenge, MCAC members hear

Oct 03 B.C. eliminates fees for online building codes

Oct 02 Ontario distributor acquired by Master Group

Oct 01 Ontario wholesaler raises $345,000 towards cancer research

Sep 30 Long-time hydronics industry contributor honoured

Sep 27 Speakers needed for apprenticeship conference

Sep 26 Orlando to host AHR Expo

Sep 25 U.S. company acquires Canadian HVAC filter manufacturer

Sep 24 CEC scholarship recipients announced

Sep 23 Building permits rose in July

Sep 20 Federal election too close to call, HRAI delegates hear

Sep 19 Ont. wholesaler celebrates 50 years

Sep 18 HRAI recognizes industry supporters

Sep 12 Grundfos raises $25,000 at charity event

Sep 11 Emerson hosts educational event to promote STEM

Sep 09 Successful WorldSkills competition for Canada

Aug 20 Wholesaler donates plumbing supplies to help family with autistic children

Aug 19 Hydronics task group members sought

Aug 18 Canadian Hydronics Conference fast approaching

Aug 17 Building permits down slightly in June

Aug 16 Red Seal trades training harmonized

Aug 15 NRCan official receives Joseph K. Seidner Award

Jul 23 Final stage of Ontario’s prompt payment set for this fall

Jul 22 Steel, aluminum tariff repeal welcomed

Jul 21 Plumbing industry meets in Charlottetown

Jul 20 Data collection and artificial intelligence key topics at MCAC innovation conference

Jul 19 Openings and new beginnings

Jul 17 Mandatory HVAC/R efficiencies to increase with new energy efficiency regulations

Jul 16 Prompt payment on federal projects

Jun 20 CIPH members elect new chairman

Jun 19 Feds to upgrade Ottawa district heating system

Jun 18 Dates announced for Canada’s largest mechanical trade show

Jun 18 Victaulic celebrates 100 years

Jun 17 Rheem acquires Dutch, B.C. boiler makers

Jun 16 Small business carbon tax rebate program announced

Jun 07 Ontario working towards apprenticeship changes

Jun 06 Speakers announced for Canadian Hydronics Conference

May 27 Masco Canada and Mirolin Industries to merge

May 24 Canadian drinking water standards updated

May 23 Ontario geothermal industry optimistic

May 22 Canadian company recalls fireplaces due to fire hazard

May 21 Nova Scotia, Sask. make progress on prompt payment

May 20 Contractors urged to participate in hydronic code survey

May 17 March was a good month for municipal building projects

May 16 CFIB calls on federal government to cancel carbon tax

May 15 Viessmann boilers recalled due to carbon monoxide hazard

May 14 Correction

May 13 Thousands attend Montreal show

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Jun 19 Ontario cuts GreenON rebate programs

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Jan 16 Major expansion for Alberta pipe trades training

Jan 14 Prize winning hydronic design

Jan 05 Lowes buys Rona

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