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Oil Heat Association Applauds Orillia Water Protection Program

October 2, 2009, Burlington, Ontario – The Canadian Oil Heat Association (COHA) is providing support for the City of Orillia’s initiative to safeguard two city wells near Lake Couchiching.

Generator Checklist available

Click Here to download a checklist for Inspections of Diesel Engines with Day Tank or Elevated Tank. Reviewed and approved by a multi-stakeholder committee including TSSA, the checklist has been prepared to be used as a minimum guideline for inspections. It will not replace the Regulation or the Code and users are instructed to refer to the Code and Regulatory requirements.

TSSA Announces Change to Fuels Contractor Registration -- Effective now

In an effort to further enhance public safety, the Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) has implemented a procedural change to contractor registration, effective July 10, 2009.

COHA Ontario Chapter Announces 2009/2010 Executive Committee

May 28, 2009, Montreal, Quebec - The Ontario Chapter of the Canadian Oil Heat Association announced its new Executive Officers at its Annual General Meeting, held Thursday, May 28, 2009 at the Delta Centre Ville in Montreal, Quebec. Bob Rowe of Hensall District Co-operative Ltd. of Hensall, ON was announced as COHA Ontario Chapter's new President.

TSSA Announces Fuels Fee Schedules - Effective November 1, 2009

June 3, 2009, Burlington, Ontario - The Technical Standards and Safety Authority recently completed a review of its fees for the Fuels Safety Program in partnership with the industry advisory councils for the fuel industry.

Consumer Alert: Switching Home Heating Fuels Rarely Helps

August 12, 2008, Burlington, Ontario - The Ontario Chapter of the Canadian Oil Heat Association (COHA) offers this consumer alert: Homeowners hoping to combat the rising cost of heating their homes by switching fuels should research the matter extremely carefully. Industry and consumer groups report it is an expensive undertaking which rarely helps reduce home energy bills.

Home Oilheat Association Urges Caution When Considering Converting to Other Heat Sources

July 10, 2008, Burlington, Ontario - The Ontario Chapter of the Canadian Oil Heat Association (COHA) recommends homeowners take the time to become fully informed on the modern advantages of oilheat before considering a switch to alternative home energy sources such as natural gas, electric and wood.