Air Conditioning
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Ontario looks to increase fines for LTC homes that fail to have AC in all roomsA posting to the province's regulatory registry proposes to increase the fine to a maximum of $25,000 for nursing homes that do not meet legislative requirements.CanadaFeb 3
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Little progress on long-term care A/C in Interior Health sites since 2021 heat domeThe health authority in B.C.'s Interior says a worker shortage and long waits for needed supplies are leading to delays in upgrading air conditioning in long-term care homes.CanadaNov 4, 2022
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Ontario program will see customers paid to run A/C less in bid to save energyOntario is putting an additional $342 million toward energy efficiency programs, including paying some customers to run their air conditioning less on hot summer days.CanadaOct 4, 2022
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More than 90 per cent of Ontario long-term care homes meet A/C standardsLegislation passed last year required that homes meet that air conditioning standard by June 22 of this year, but many did not.CanadaSep 28, 2022
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Family seeks change to law after mother’s room at Niagara LTC lacked air conditioner in heat waveA Ministry of Long-Term Care spokesperson told Global News they are aware of issues in 90 of 627 long-term care homes across the province where air conditioning is a problem.HealthJul 29, 2022
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Half a million Toronto residents sweltering in apartments with no A/C in summer heat"Once you reach a certain heat point, it becomes really hard to take care of yourself," said 31-year-old Kiki Jones.CanadaJul 22, 2022
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90 Ontario long-term care homes still not fully air-conditioned, ministry saysOntario's Ministry of Long-Term Care says there are still 90 homes that are not fully air-conditioned, despite legislation that requires all homes to have it.CanadaJul 20, 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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