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Darryl Sittler: A class act, on and off the ice
Although Darryl Sittler wore No. 27 throughout his tenure with the Toronto Maple Leafs, the former captain is more synonymous with the number 10 in some hockey circles. The former Maple Leafs captain has the distinction of holding one of the… Continue Reading
HVAC – Gas fireplaces offering style and function
HVAC – Once used simply to provide warmth in a home, the fireplace has evolved from utility to become a fashion statement, and many of the latest gas fireplaces to hit the market offer the ability to merge both form and function, dressing… Continue Reading
Plumbing – Combatting basement flooding
Even prior to the flooding experienced in several parts of the country last summer, a number of Canadian municipalities had put in place, or were discussing, bylaws mandating the use of backflow and backwater valves to protect against sewage… Continue Reading
Arlene Dickinson: Promoting the entrepreneurial economy
(Image: Christopher Wahl) Few people have reaped the successes of running their own business quite like Arlene Dickinson. The marketing mogul joined Venture Communications in 1988, becoming its sole owner in 1998. Under her… Continue Reading
Industry News
Counterfeiting still under the radar for many
Representing a $500 billion market segment, with a growth rate of 20 to 25 per cent annually, counterfeiting goods is a massive racket that is attracting the attention of criminals, but often eludes authorities.“In Canada, intellectual… Continue Reading
Canadian wins Lochinvar VIP Installation Showcase
The March winners for Lochinvar’s VIP Contractor Program have been announced, and it’s music to one Canadian’s ears.Charlie Sarkis, of A. Tech Mechanical in Welland, Ont., was named the winner of Lochinvar’s VIP Installation Showcase… Continue Reading
Net zero and more on the agenda at HRAI meeting
HRAI held the first of its 2014 biannual product section meetings in Mississauga, Ont., in April. The event brought manufacturers and wholesalers of mechanical equipment together to discuss industry issues and activities that the trade… Continue Reading
CIPH and MCAC spend a day on the Hill
CIPH and MCAC held a joint Parliamentary Day of Awareness on April 8 in Ottawa. Both associations’ executive committees met with officials and parliamentarians to enhance the profile of the mechanical industry in government circles,… Continue Reading
Caleffi acknowledges Canadian reps
Caleffi held its latest manufacturer’s representatives’ meeting in New York City and two Canadian companies’ reps were recognized for their accomplishments. Equipco’s Jason MacKenzie of Coquitlam, B.C., was awarded the Pinnacle… Continue Reading
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