Viscount Systems Inc. (VSYS) announced that its MESH system has been selected by the Millennium Group to be installed at two exclusive condominium developments. The systems will include a full complement of MESH technology, including touch screens, card access, elevator control, and gate control.

Visitors to this year's CMX show in Toronto experienced a new and interesting sight: a group of enthusiastic high school and college students testing their technical skills under the watchful eyes of industry veterans. The students were taking part in the third annual Skills Canada-Ontario Heating Systems Technician Competition.

The Canadian Hydronics Council (CHC) successfully secured a spot on the agenda of the Canadian Commission on Building and Fire Codes (CCBFC) at its recent annual meeting in Victoria, British Columbia.

Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), the Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada (HRAI), and the Hearth, Patio and Barbecue Association of Canada (HPBAC) have announced a new rating program for gas fireplaces based on the EnerGuide program.

For the fourth quarter of 2003, unit heater shipments in Canada continued to increase, going up 32 percent over the fourth quarter of 2002. For the year, unit heater shipments led by 30 percent.

Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada (HRAI) member Jim Thomas of Refrigerant Services and HRAI president Warren Heeley met with Craig Morrison and Melanie Haggert of the Nova Scotia Ministry of Environment and Labour to discuss the province's progress on adopting regulations to accelerate the elimination of CFC refrigerants.

John Murphy, chair of the Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada (HRAI), announced that 28 individuals now hold the Residential Air System Design Technician (RASDT) designation from HRAI's SkillTech Academy.

The Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada (HRAI) recently published its Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) survey. The survey explanation and results are provided here.

The CMX 2004 show, to be held March 25-27, 2004 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, will feature a new HVACR Career & Skills Plaza that will showcase displays on skills/career development and industry heritage as well as new product seminars.

Warren Heeley, president of the Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada (HRAI), has announced the appointment of Wendy Joslin as member services representative, reception.