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IFM and Ontario Teachers’ acquire Enwave Canadian district energy operations
IFM Investors and Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan Board have entered into a definitive agreement with Brookfield Infrastructure to jointly acquire the Canadian district energy operations owned by Enwave Energy Corporation.
Bob (Hot Rod) Rohr: An Educator and a Gentleman
From thrill show worker at 17, to self-described “ski bum” to winner of the Carlson-Holohan Industry Award of Excellence, Bob (Hot Rod) Rohr’s career path embodies his openness...
What is replacing R-410A in the residential and light commercial sector?
The refrigeration and air conditioning (RAC) industry has moved through significant refrigerant changes since the early 1990s because of environmental concerns over ozone depletion...
Mechanical contracting shop takes early lead in NSF-61certification
Achieving CSA NSF/ANSI Standard 61 (NSF-61) certification for drinking water system components...
Understanding Carbon Monoxide Dangers
“Something’s wrong with the new boiler,” the anxious caller said, one December evening. Sensing his concern, I asked, “What happened?”...
Britech sold to Quebec-based Ouellet
Ouellet Canada of L’Islet, QC recently acquired Britech Corp., a Canadian manufacturer and supplier of electric radiant heating systems.
Britech specializes in heating cables (floor, concrete and snow melting), electric thermal…
Laurent Duvernay-Tardif: A CHAMPION OF SERVICE BEFORE SELF
A leader on and off the field, not only is Laurent Duvernay-Tardif the first medical doctor to win the Super Bowl, and the first Quebec-born player to hoist the champion’s Vince Lombardi Trophy, but to no surprise to friends, family...
One cool broadcasting facility
The need for fact-based journalism is more important than ever so, as a citizen, it is a relief to learn about a news organization investing in its structures instead of hearing about more cuts. One of those investments was recently...
COVID effect likely to impact heating season
As summer comes to a close, and sunshine gives way to the transitional weather of the fall, HVAC contractors should have Canadian home and building owners on their minds, or more specifically, how these potential...
Kitchen & bathroom trends gaining a new perspective
Any real estate guru will tell homeowners that a kitchen or bathroom upgrade is always a smart investment choice. Whether it’s a faucet or sink upgrade, new intelligent features, or an addition that pushes sustainability...