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Send West Nile Virus Packing by: News Canada (NC)-West Nile Virus is carried by mosquitoes and can be fatal for humans. There have been 20 presumed cases of the virus in Canada including one death. In the U.S., over 1000 people have been hospitalized with more than 40 deaths to date. Since its introduction in [...]
An Ounce Of Prevention Is Worth A Pound Of Cure by: News Canada (NC)-When her twin daughters Lauren and Candace were born, Nicole Nayman wanted to give them the best start in life. Life revolved around caring for her girls and Nicole was eager to provide a healthy and stimulating environment. Maintaining their health was [...]
Vaccines: Reducing Doctor Visits by: News Canada (NC)-While vaccines are a proven, safe and effective way to prevent certain life-threatening diseases, myths abound about vaccinations and the risks that they pose to human health. This is a sobering thought when you consider at least two million children die each year from diseases that are vaccine-preventable. [...]
Diabetes Can Be Deadly – Know What To Do by: News Canada (NC)-Food is your body’s fuel to provide energy to enjoy an active lifestyle. Healthy bodies produce insulin to convert sugar in the blood into energy. For people with diabetes, the body does not produce sufficient insulin and sugar builds up instead of becoming [...]
Fuming Over The High Cost Of Electricity? Switch To Oilheat by: News Canada (NC)-With the cost of electricity skyrocketing and unstable, now is the best time to switch to oilheat, says the Canadian Oil Heat Association. “Not only does oilheat offer a reliable, safe heating alternative,” says COHA president John Butt. “Oil is also one [...]
Furnace Inspections A Must Under New Oilheat Regulations by: News Canada (NC)-The Canadian Oil Heat Association (COHA) is encouraging oilheat customers in Ontario to book inspections on their heating systems as soon as possible to avoid any unforeseen delays or interruptions in service. Basic and/or comprehensive inspections on oilheating systems are now required under new [...]
Still Heating Your Water With Electricity? Now Is The Time To Switch To Oil by: News Canada (NC)-Homeowners who heat their home with oil but use an electric water heater are missing an opportunity to save money and increase the availability of their hot water. According to the Canadian Oil Heat Association (COHA), homeowners who [...]
Use The Summer To Winterize And Update Your Heating Equipment by: News Canada (NC)-When the sun is shining and temperatures are skyrocketing, the last thing you’re probably thinking about is your heating equipment. But, according to the Canadian Oil Heat Association (COHA), the summer months are the best times to update your system and get [...]
Built With The Best – No Better Place To Live by: News Canada (NC)-Indoor air quality is a major factor in ensuring a comfortable and healthy living environment in your home. Certified R-2000* homes offer superior indoor air quality. “In fact, the indoor air quality standards set by the R-2000 technical requirements have become the [...]
Energy-Efficient Windows: It’s About Home Comfort by: News Canada (NC)-If any of the windows in your home are leaking air and you are thinking about replacing them, a little bit of planning will cut your energy bill and guarantee you a more comfortable, draft-free home for years to come. When buying new windows, it’s worthwhile [...]