Air Conditioner
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How low-income renters could get frozen out of B.C.’s free AC programLandlord approval and the need for a BC Hydro account are among the hurdles some B.C. renters say are preventing them from accessing the program.PoliticsAug 7, 2023
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Renters in B.C. building told they can’t have air conditionersB.C.'s Minister for Housing, Ravi Kahlon, told Global News the province is looking into what is happening around air conditioning and building regulations.PoliticsJul 24, 2023
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Wildfires may keep you inside more often this summer. Is it safe to run the AC?As wildfires rage across the country and cast a haze over Canadian skies, many people are staying indoors seeking refuge from the smoky air. Is it OK to run their air conditioner?HealthJun 9, 2023
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Calls for more air conditioning in CHSLDs after data shows less than 50% of rooms have oneThere are calls for more air conditioners in Quebec long-term care homes as the province grapples with a heat wave, including from one Ontario woman.CanadaJul 19, 2022
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Tenants in Toronto’s Parkdale say using air conditioner units led to eviction threat'Pay more or swelter in the heat. That's not a choice,' said a local MPP after tenants say they're facing eviction for using their air conditioner units during a heat wave.CanadaJun 29, 2022
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Lethbridge officials expect power usage to increase over heat waveThe heat wave has people in Lethbridge turning to air conditioners.WeatherJun 28, 2021
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British Columbians burning big bucks to stay cool with air conditioners: BC HydroBC Hydro estimates that could be costing some users as much as $200 more on their summer power bills.LifestyleAug 15, 2020
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It’s not cool to steal: Nova Scotia RCMP investigating stolen air conditionerPolice say the theft occurred sometime between 5 p.m., on July 27 and 11:55 a.m., on July 28.CrimeJul 30, 2018
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Heat wave straining Peterborough air conditioner service companiesOwner of Merrett Home Hardware in Peterborough says he normally sells out of air conditioner units in mid-August, except for this year; his units sold out on Monday and his next shipment will arrive in January.CanadaJul 3, 2018
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Door-to-door sales ban takes effect in OntarioNew Ontario legislation specifically bans door-to-door sales of furnaces, hot water tanks, air conditioners and other heating and cooling products.ConsumerMar 1, 2018
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