The majority of students at Edina High School learn virtually Tuesday and Wednesday after a garden hose freezes and then bursts. School officials sent an email to families on Monday saying high school students and staff, except for “on-site special education programs”, will be switching to virtual learning. Students were to return to school after […]
Steve Richmond was previously Vice-President of BPF Pipes Group for three years. Steve Richmond is the new chairman of the British Plastics Federation Pipes group, succeeding Richard Hill in January 2022. Richmond is Marketing and Technical Manager at REHAU Building Solutions and had previously been Vice President of BPF Pipes Group for three years, helping […]
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The city’s two theaters have been closed since January 3 due to weekend water damage Screens at both Kamloops theaters are dark for the time being after both buildings sustained damage over the weekend from burst pipes. The Cineplex Odeon Cinema in Aberdeen Shopping Center interrupted all movies on New Years Day when water started […]
Residents of Nanaimo and the surrounding area had to dig out driveways again this morning after more than 10 centimeters of snow blanketed the area. “It’s been good. I wanted to get there before the rain, they say in a few days. It’s still nice and light so far,” said Andrew Hawkes, a Nanaimo resident. […]
The torch station on the east side of Cesar Chavez Park, October 2021. Credit: Kelly Sullivan With stunning views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, and the San Francisco skyline, few visitors who lead their dogs or fly their kites in Cesar Chavez Historical Park may never even notice the small tower from the side. […]
Breadcrumb Links Small business News Local news Local company Business “It just seems like every time you gain momentum something knocks you over, between the new restrictions that were given to you last week and now this.” Author of the article: Josh aldrich Kevin Warner, deputy general manager of the Unicorn Pub on Stephen Ave […]
Breadcrumb Links News Local news Advice from a plumber: disconnect hoses from outdoor faucets, make sure the water to these faucets is turned off Author of the article: Louise dickson • Victoria Times Colonist Frozen pipes are never a DIY project, experts say. Homeowners should immediately contact a licensed plumber if they suspect their pipes […]
Cold temperatures freeze pipes in Kamloops and Okanagan homes. Image Credit: SUBMIT / Facebook Many residents of the interior are grappling with frozen pipes as temperatures have fallen below -20 Celsius in recent days. There are some simple steps you can take to prevent this from happening in your home during this cold snap. James […]
A freezing, record-breaking cold spell caused problems for many Calgarians, such as burst pipes, long wait times for battery boost, and increased risk of frostbite. At 5 p.m. on Monday, wind chill values were around -43 in the city. Cold temperatures prompted the Alberta Energy System Operator to issue a emergency alert level 2 Monday […]