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Is Light Pollution a Reason for Insect Decline?
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Discussing the Mysa Smart Thermostat with Co-Founder Joshua Green
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Case Study: Liftlock Bed and Breakfast in Peterborough, ON
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The Order Board
By Keith Sones I found my first “big money” job in 1987. It was a dream come true, at least for a time. The 1980s and early 1990s were difficult for many. After the crushing inflation of the late 1970s interest rates climbed into the stratosphere, dragging mortgage rates along for the bumpy ride. Thousands…
Emergency Lighting: It’s Not About the Watts!
March 9, 2023 By Jeff Beare Emergency lighting is a critical aspect of building design that aims to provide illumination in the event of a power outage or other emergency situations. The National Building Code of Canada prescribes specific lighting levels and requirements for emergency lighting systems that are an average of 10 lx with not…
Is Light Pollution a Reason for Insect Decline?
Climate change, pesticides and land use changes alone cannot fully explain the decline in insect populations. Scientists from the Leibniz-Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries (IGB) have now discovered that regions of Germany that have experienced a sharp decline in flying insects also have high levels of light pollution.
Discussing the Mysa Smart Thermostat with Co-Founder Joshua Green
In Canada, approximately one in three households use electric baseboards, with Quebec, BC, Newfoundland & Labrador, and Manitoba residents using primarily electric heating.
Case Study: Liftlock Bed and Breakfast in Peterborough, ON
Doreen, owner of Liftlock Bed and Breakfast in Peterborough, Ontario, reached out to Warmup® during the early stages of a recent remodel, with the desire to add additional comfort to two (2) suites on the property.
The Order Board
By Keith Sones I found my first “big money” job in 1987. It was a dream come true, at least for a time. The 1980s and early 1990s were difficult for many. After the crushing inflation of the late 1970s interest rates climbed into the stratosphere, dragging mortgage rates along for the bumpy ride. Thousands…
Emergency Lighting: It’s Not About the Watts!
March 9, 2023 By Jeff Beare Emergency lighting is a critical aspect of building design that aims to provide illumination in the event of a power outage or other emergency situations. The National Building Code of Canada prescribes specific lighting levels and requirements for emergency lighting systems that are an average of 10 lx with not…
Is Light Pollution a Reason for Insect Decline?
Climate change, pesticides and land use changes alone cannot fully explain the decline in insect populations. Scientists from the Leibniz-Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries (IGB) have now discovered that regions of Germany that have experienced a sharp decline in flying insects also have high levels of light pollution.
Discussing the Mysa Smart Thermostat with Co-Founder Joshua Green
In Canada, approximately one in three households use electric baseboards, with Quebec, BC, Newfoundland & Labrador, and Manitoba residents using primarily electric heating.
Case Study: Liftlock Bed and Breakfast in Peterborough, ON
Doreen, owner of Liftlock Bed and Breakfast in Peterborough, Ontario, reached out to Warmup® during the early stages of a recent remodel, with the desire to add additional comfort to two (2) suites on the property.
The Order Board
By Keith Sones I found my first “big money” job in 1987. It was a dream come true, at least for a time. The 1980s and early 1990s were difficult for many. After the crushing inflation of the late 1970s interest rates climbed into the stratosphere, dragging mortgage rates along for the bumpy ride. Thousands…
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