Air Conditioner

• How low-income renters could get frozen out of B.C.’s free AC program

  Landlord 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.

  Politics

  Aug 7, 2023
  
• Renters in B.C. building told they can’t have air conditioners

  B.C.'s Minister for Housing, Ravi Kahlon, told Global News the province is looking into what is happening around air conditioning and building regulations.

  Politics

  Jul 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?

  Health

  Jun 9, 2023
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• Calls for more air conditioning in CHSLDs after data shows less than 50% of rooms have one

  There 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.

  Canada

  Jul 19, 2022
• 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.

  Canada

  Jun 29, 2022
• Lethbridge officials expect power usage to increase over heat wave

  The heat wave has people in Lethbridge turning to air conditioners.

  Weather

  Jun 28, 2021
• British Columbians burning big bucks to stay cool with air conditioners: BC Hydro

  BC Hydro estimates that could be costing some users as much as $200 more on their summer power bills. 

  Lifestyle

  Aug 15, 2020
• It’s not cool to steal: Nova Scotia RCMP investigating stolen air conditioner

  Police say the theft occurred sometime between 5 p.m., on July 27 and 11:55 a.m., on July 28. 

  Crime

  Jul 30, 2018
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• Heat wave straining Peterborough air conditioner service companies

  Owner 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.

  Canada

  Jul 3, 2018
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• Door-to-door sales ban takes effect in Ontario

  New Ontario legislation specifically bans door-to-door sales of furnaces, hot water tanks, air conditioners and other heating and cooling products.

  Consumer

  Mar 1, 2018