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Spring Air Conditioning Departments Hot Seat .........................................4 The problem with carbon taxes
Industry News ..............................7 Ontario WSIB puts limits on medical marijuana use
Distribution Channels .................64 Distribution in an online world
People & Places ...........................77 Industry visionary mourned
Shop Management .....................73 The do’s and don’ts of benefit plans
Coming Events ............................78 Quebec show, geothermal conference
Products & Technologies Air Conditioning..........................12 Hot Water Heating ......................28 Heating ........................................39 Plumbing......................................40 Faucets & Fixtures .......................45
Heat pumps and hydronics Air-to-water systems gaining ground
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Pipes, Valves & Fittings ...............47 Tools & Instruments ....................54 Refrigeration ...............................60 A really big show
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European event an eye-opener for Canadians
Cover: Four Quebec hospitals have undergone significant mechanical system upgrades. Cedric Bertrand was project director for the Laval University Hospital project. Please see our article on page 20. (Photo by Bruce Nagy)
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Sizing residential AC Rules of thumb don’t work anymore
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Flood protection
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Help your customers protect their homes
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