Plumbing
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In rural Saskatchewan, 119-year-old house receives extensive restorationOne retired electrician took on the task of restoring a 119-year-old house in rural Saskatchewan.CannabisAug 7, 2023
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McBurney Park splash pad shut down just days after grand openingThe splash pad was forced to close due to a plumbing failure, just three days after it opened to the public.CanadaJun 1, 2023
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Saskatoon homeowners should watch plumbing red flags during extreme cold periods: restoration expertProperty restoration expert Jim Mandeville from First Onsite spoke on Thursday about telltale signs homeowners should be keeping an eye out for during periods of extreme cold weather. Mandeville said slow-running, or non-running faucets are sure signs a home’s plumbing will experience serious damage.CanadaFeb 23, 2023
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Province of Manitoba announces pending update to building, plumbing, fire, energy codesAs of now, the province is saddled with the 2010 editions for the building, plumbing and fire codes while the energy code is currently at the 2011 model.EconomyOct 20, 2022
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Disposable wipes and paper towel don’t go down the toilet: City of WinnipegThe coronavirus-related shortage in toilet paper is leading to plumbing issues in households across Winnipeg, as well as at the city sewage treatment plant.ConsumerApr 15, 2020
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To flush or not to flush: City of London trying to keep pipes clear amid COVID-19With the increase in the number of Londoners at home and a shortage of toilet paper, the City of London is reminding people about what can and can’t be flushed. Barry Orr, a sewage outreach and control inspector with the City of London, tells Global News that they only want to see human waste and...CanadaMar 25, 2020
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Saskatoon man revolutionizing the way toilets are unpluggedPlumber Bob Ginther has invented a triangular plunger that he says fits toilet bowls better than conventional round plungers.ConsumerAug 14, 2019
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19-year-old Lethbridge College plumbing apprentice makes national podiumA first-year plumbing apprentice out of Lethbridge College has a national silver medal after competing in Halifax at the Skills Canada National Competition on May 30.FeaturesJun 7, 2019
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Grade 7 students learn about the skilled trades at Fleming College ‘Tech it Out’ campSixty 12-year old boys and girls from Trillium Lakeland District School Board learn about the skilled trades during a 3-day camp at Fleming College in PeterboroughCanadaMay 3, 2019
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Skills competition in Regina draws apprentices from across Western CanadaA unique competition in Regina is drawing competitors from across Western Canada to test their industry skills.CanadaApr 30, 2019
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