Heat wave in Quebec drives AC demand as companies try to keep up

Heat wave in Quebec drives AC demand as companies try to keep up

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"Good for business, tough on people," said Denis Nosach, co-owner, AT Climatisation, on the heat wave in Quebec driving demand for AC. Companies work around the clock to keep up with a surge in emergency calls and installations. Lola Kalder reports.

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