Fire Hydrants

• Saskatoon morning news rewind: Thursday, Feb. 22

  Here's a look back on who was on 'Global News Morning Saskatoon' for Thursday, Feb. 22.

  Canada

  Feb 22
  
• ‘It was terrifying’: Investigation underway into malfunctioning fire hydrants in southeast Calgary fire

  An investigation is underway after residents in southeast Calgary say a lack of water pressure in fire hydrants delayed firefighting efforts in a blaze that damaged two homes last weekend.

  Fire

  Nov 10, 2019
  
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• Edmonton councillor feels infill development utility pilot project is unfair

  Paquette questions why city council would be willing to increase your EPCOR bill to pay for utility upgrades in the core but won't install water and sewers for a key industrial park.

  Economy

  Jun 25, 2019
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• Fire destroys home under construction in Greenbryre Estates

  Saskatoon firefighters arrived to find a home under construction in Greenbryre Estates engulfed in flame.

  Canada

  Jan 17, 2019
• Clear ‘no parking zones’ around hydrants, solve Metro Vancouver’s parking woes: fire chiefs

  By cutting the five-metre clearance in half, cities could create a new parking spot for every fire hydrant (as long as it's not on a corner).

  Canada

  Mar 12, 2018
• After heavy snowfall, London fire officials ask residents to dig out fire hydrants

  "Because every second counts in a fire emergency, a hydrant that is not visible and needs to be found, then dug out by responding crews, could have serious consequences."

  Jan 8, 2018
• City of Victoria plans to turn select fire hydrant zones into taxi stands

  The City of Victoria has come up with a new plan to free up parking spaces in the cramped downtown core by turning select fire hydrant zones into taxi stands.

  Nov 29, 2016
• Calgary’s fire hydrant fountain project earns international attention

  The city of Calgary is featuring a creative art project with a purpose –portable water fountains that quench your thirst, and deliver a message.

  Canada

  May 15, 2015
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• Fire hydrants buried in snow a safety concern, digging them out a ‘constant struggle’

  Crews are digging out thousands of fire hydrants covered by snow from recent storms, but Halifax Water describes it as a “constant struggle.”

  Canada

  Feb 9, 2015
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• Illegal parking next to Toronto fire hydrants a cash cow for the city

  Illegal parking next to fire hydrants is a cash cow for the City of Toronto but one spot seems to stand above the rest.

  Aug 11, 2014