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Through this article, we aim to share with you the white paper written by the HPBAC (Hearth, Patio & BBQ Association of Canada), along with important information related to the Canadian gas fireplace market.

When considering investing in a new grill, it’s essential to compare the available options to determine which one will best suit your needs. Today, we’re analyzing two famous brands: Saber and Napoleon. We’ll focus on several key criteria: cooking quality, cooking options, heat distribution, gas consumption, build quality, and time required to reach 500 degrees.

Autumn has now arrived, which also means that it is apple season. If you’re not the type to put on your checkered jacket and invade the pick-your-own orchards, we give you another option to still enjoy apples: CIDER. Formerly very classic, it has evolved a lot and the cider makers offer us products that are just as different from each other.

Thanks to the collaboration of Boucherie Brunelle, Alain Larose, chef, returns once again with his recipes, each one more original and tasty than the last. With the return of the cold weather, it’s time for comforting meals. This time, a surprising mix of beef, squash and root beer, to be discovered tenderly.

In fact, natural gas is one of the most efficient sources of energy we have. With our electricity supply limited, natural gas remains the best alternative for many applications. But natural gas, until we include a lot more RNG, increases the amount of CO2 in the atmosphere. So when there is an alternative, we should consider it.

The government has only one option to decarbonize the economy and reduce its greenhouse gas emissions, and that is “electricity”. It has to be clean, green electricity. In Quebec, we have a lot of clean electricity, but we are reaching the end of our capacity. Residential projects are on hold in Outaouais, because Hydro-Québec (HQ) does not have the capacity to supply them. Towns like Sutton and Owls Head are seeing their development blocked due to lack of electricity.

HPBAC formed a panel composed of people from different backgrounds, ranging from manufacturers to distributors. I had the honor of attending this meeting as a representative of the specialized dealers of the APC (Association of Heating Professionals) in order to comment on the reality in Quebec.

Founded in 1853 by Oluf Onsum, Jotul is one of the oldest manufacturers of stoves, inserts and fireplaces. Proud of its Norwegian heritage, Jotul combines technical expertise with the art of taming the cold. Norwegian nature, culture and craftsmanship are vital elements of the Jotul DNA!

A brand new fireplace arrives at Archgard! The new Kōjin range shapes fire into a contemporary flame that will fill your space with pure tranquility. Of Japanese origin, the Kōjin is a god of fire, hearth and cooking who, embodying controlled, purpose-driven fire, is believed to destroy all impurity. With a design unlike any other linear fireplace, the Kōjin 50 will draw all eyes to the room.

This summer, Coval received a visit from Urban Heart, an Ontario company acquired by Coval in February 2023. The purpose of this visit was to present our work processes, as well as our offices, and warehouse.