Heating
Parker Street Food and Furniture Bank provides winter jackets to Haligonians in need
Officials with the non-profit say they are doing their best to give the gift of warmth. Continue reading
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Montreal considering ban on oil furnaces
By Gloria Henriquez Reporter/Weather specialist
According to Statistics Canada, eight per cent of Quebecers have oil heating, representing 28 per cent of the province’s greenhouse gas emissions. Continue reading
West Island residents say oil company has left them freezing
By Phil Carpenter Photojournalist
With the cold weather like that has been gripping Montreal lately, the last thing you want to be without is heat. Continue reading
Winterizing your home: tips on what to check during the Saskatchewan deep freeze
By Jacqueline Wilson Anchor
Preparing your home for the cold can take moments, but it could save your from damages during the Saskatchewan deep freeze. Here are things to look for when winterizing your home. Continue reading
‘That’s what tells people to change’: Edmonton HVAC company looks at carbon levy as opportunity
In just a few months, the Notley government’s carbon levy will take effect and while some Alberta business advocates have said they’re concerned about the tax’s impact on bottom lines, one business is positioning itself to capitalize on the policy. Continue reading
Can smart thermostats really help save money on your energy bill?
Smart thermostats are responsible for controlling your home’s heating and air conditioning. But do they really help save money on your energy bill? Continue reading
New Brunswickers looking to alternative energy to battle rising energy costs
By Jeremy Keefe Digital Broadcast Journalist
More New Brunswickers are changing the way they use electricity in advance of rising costs. Continue reading
5 Montreal stories you must read this week: February 5
By Rachel Lau Online Producer - Quebec
From a family who turned to Global News for help and a controversial blogger being told “no, thanks,” here are the top five stories we covered in Montreal this week. Continue reading
5 savvy ways to keep warm in the winter, while saving energy
As winter wears on, a few cheap and easy fixes can help keep homes warm while saving energy and money. Continue reading
Extreme cold, increased customers put strain on power and gas companies
By Kim Smith Reporter
Last weekend, both SaskEnergy and SaskPower set records for one-day consumption use. While most of us have the option of staying indoors, what if we lost the ability to heat our homes? Continue reading