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News Canada provides a wide selection of current, ready-to-use copyright free news stories and ideas for Television, Print, Radio, and the Web. News Canada is a niche service in public relations, offering access to print, radio, television, and now the Internet media, with ready-to-use, editorial "fill" items. Monitoring and analysis are two more of our primary services. The service supplies access to the national media for marketers in the private, the public, and the not-for-profit sectors. Your corporate and product news, consumer tips and information are packaged in a variety of ready-to-use formats and are made available to every Canadian media organization including weekly and daily newspapers, cable and commercial television stations, radio stations, as well as the Web sites Canadians visit most often. Visit News Canada and learn more about the NC services.

The "Environmentally Friendly" Lawn

Organic or conventional fertilizer?(NC)-A well-maintained lawn acts like a giant air filter, constantly removing pollutants and carbon dioxide, and replenishing the oxygen supply.A lawn is a valuable addition to every home environment, regardless of...
Date Posted: May 10, 2003

Could Your Garden Pass A Soil Test?

(NC)-How well do you know your soil? It's an important question for the health of the plants in and around your house. Good soil does more than provide a foundation for roots to grab on to.
Date Posted: May 10, 2003

Save Money When You Renovate

(NC)-If you're planning a home renovation, now is the time to think about making your house more comfortable and energy efficient - and saving money along the way.In many homes, upgrading the roof, the walls and major equipment such as the...
Date Posted: May 10, 2003

How Big A Hole Do You Have In Your Wall?

(NC)-Imagine punching a hole in one of your home's outside walls and feeling the cold, dry winter wind rush into your house. Now imagine what all that cold air will mean for next fall's heating bill.The equivalent of such a hole is...
Date Posted: May 10, 2003

Energy-Efficient Windows: It's About Home Comfort

(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,...
Date Posted: May 10, 2003

Built With The Best - No Better Place To Live

(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.
Date Posted: May 10, 2003

Use The Summer To Winterize And Update Your Heating Equipment

(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...
Date Posted: May 10, 2003

Still Heating Your Water With Electricity? Now Is The Time To Switch To Oil

(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.
Date Posted: May 10, 2003

Furnace Inspections A Must Under New Oilheat Regulations

(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...
Date Posted: May 10, 2003

Fuming Over The High Cost Of Electricity? Switch To Oilheat

(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...
Date Posted: May 10, 2003