Air Conditioning

• What to do if you lose power or air conditioning in a heat wave blackout

  A Feb. 2025 Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) report states that "prolonged periods of extreme heat events can strain the power grid."

  Canada

  Jul 14
  
• Renting in a heat wave? What landlords owe tenants in extreme temperatures

  Environment Canada on Monday issued heat alerts. Cities across Canada are now seeing tenants mobilize for greater rights during heat waves.

  Weather

  Jun 30
  
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• Scorching summer has Ontario electricity usage hit highs not seen since 2013

  The scorching summer of 2025 has led to levels of electricity usage not seen in more than a decade in Ontario, the company managing the province's power grid says.

  Canada

  Sep 1, 2025
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• As heat waves become more common, air conditioning use is rising: StatCan

  As heat waves become more common, Statistics Canada is out with a new report which shows who still doesn't have air conditioning and why.

  Health

  Jul 8, 2025
• Advocates call for N.B. to help low-income households access air conditioning

  A rally in Fredericton on Wednesday called on the New Brunswick government to help low-income residents withstand heat waves. 

  Canada

  Jun 26, 2025
• Thousands of window AC units recalled for mould risk, Health Canada says

  Tens of thousands of window-mounted air conditioner units are being recalled in Canada, with the federal government warning some affected units have a risk of mould growth.

  Health

  Jun 6, 2025
• Heat wave creates AC ‘guessing game’ for Winnipeg landlords, tenants

  As temperatures soar in Winnipeg this week, many apartment dwellers are forced to sweat it out without air conditioning.

  Weather

  May 13, 2025
• Don’t have AC? How to stay cool in the looming heat wave

  With many parts of Canada entering a 'prolonged heat event' on Monday, many will be asking whether it’s time to invest in an air conditioning unit.

  Canada

  Jun 17, 2024
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• Hamilton set to offer $350 air-conditioning subsidy for low-income renters this summer

  Hamilton's city council is expected to expand an air conditioner subsidy program ahead of the hot summer as part of its Heat Response Strategy.

  Canada

  Jun 4, 2024
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• BC Hydro offers free AC units to lower-income, vulnerable customers

  Low-income and vulnerable customers are being encouraged to apply to receive the unit with warmer temperatures on the way in the coming months.

  Health

  Apr 26, 2024