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Viega Fittings Meet Seismic Standards
The fitting assemblies withstood acceleration factors up to SDs 2.0 for at least 30 seconds.

MCAC Accepting Applications for the Richard McKeagan Scholarship Series
Since its launch in 2006, the scholarship series has awarded more than $70,000.

Ontario Colleges Partner to Launch 4-Year Business Degree for Tradespeople
First-of-its-kind online Bachelor of Business Administration (Trades Management) to be offered by Algonquin, George Brown and Mohawk.

Government of Canada Launches New Apprenticeship Service Program
The federal government will invest $247 million in employer supports across Canada.
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Rehau to Withdraw Business in Russia
The company says a corresponding preliminary agreement has now been signed.

Wolseley One Toronto Tradeshow Back for 2022
The event will take place on Wednesday, June 8.

Virtual Event to Explore Present and Future of Smart Buildings
The event will provide practical advice for engineers, architects, contractors and integrators.

Teledyne FLIR Unveils VS80 Videoscope with Seven Probe Options
The VS80 is outfitted with a 1024 × 600 high resolution (HD) seven-inch touchscreen display.

Two weeks away! The District Energy Association Annual Conference is Coming to Toronto
Since 1909, the IDEA annual conference has connected members of the district energy industry from across North America.

Investment in Building Construction Continues to Increase
The total value of investment in building construction increased 9.2% to $59.7 billion in the first quarter of 2022.

ASHRAE Conference Coming to Toronto
The five-day event includes eight conference tracks, over 80 sessions, tours, social experiences and industry-specific committee meetings.

Dream Kicks Off Net Zero Retrofit Initiative
A $136.6-million investment from the Canada Infrastructure Bank is funding this work.

CO2 As A Refrigerant? Yes…CO2
There has been a move towards considering and using CO2 as a refrigerant in supermarket systems in the last several years.

We Want to Hear From You! Take Part in our Charge-Out Rates Survey
If you participate and include your e-mail at the end of the survey, you will be entered to win one of four $50 Petro-Canada gift cards.

MEET Show Celebrates Successful Return
Nearly 6-thousand attendees took part in the 2022 edition.

Watts Introduces Mixing Valves with PEX F1960 Connections
Connections are available in ½” and ¾” sizes.

New Carbon Neutral Community Progressing in Ottawa-Gatineau
Zibi is the only district energy system (DES) in a master-planned community in North America to use low-grade post-industrial waste for the heating of buildings.

American Standard to Partner with HGTV Canada’s New Trading Up with Mandy Rennehan Series
The series premieres Thursday, May 12 at 10 pm ET/PT.

Daikin Applied Announces Price Increases
The increase is expected to apply to all new commercial orders received after May 25, 2022.
People on the Move: Bradford White, Thermo 2000, Stelpro, Watts…
Bradford White Canada has announced a pair of promotions.…

7 Tips to Grow Your Contracting Business
Here are seven practical suggestions for HVAC residential service business owners interested in growing their businesses in 2022.

Noritz Releases Enhanced Scale Shield Water Treatment
By reducing limescale, the new Scale Shield boosts the unit’s longevity while also minimizing scale build-up in other plumbing fixtures and fittings.

NAPCO Pipe & Fittings Renamed to Westlake Pipe & Fittings
The company offers numerous pipe and fitting innovations that transform PVC water systems.

Stelpro Group acquires Métal BF
Métal BF will remain independent to Stelpro, and production will continue at Métal BF’s Terrebonne plant.

Saniflo Canada Makes Donation to Breakfast Club of Canada
According to BCC’s website, nearly two million children are at risk of starting their day hungry.

Modern Hydronics Summit 2022 – Register Now
The event is being held at the Universal Event Space, located just north of Toronto at Highway 7 and the 427.

Deschenes enters into agreement to acquire Crane Supply
Upon closing of the deal, Crane Supply would become the 16th business unit within Deschenes.

CMPX 2022 Attracts More Interest Than 2018 Edition
CMPX returned in March of 2022 to downtown Toronto after being forced to cancel the 2020 event.

MEET Show Innovation Award Winners Announced
The Innovation Award Winners have been announced ahead…

So Many Unsung Heroes
The mechanical trade operates effectively every day thanks to the people on the front lines and those behind the scenes.