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CBC
a day ago
- Business
- CBC
Inuvik liquor store to open on Sundays for the summer
That's not very common in the North, where most territorial liquor stores are closed on Sundays. The owner says it's to better serve tourists and out-of-towners. The CBC's Dez Loreen has more.
The Sun
17-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Major energy supplier to give households 16 hours of free electricity every week from tomorrow
A MAJOR energy supplier is giving away four days' worth of free electricity to thousands of households from tomorrow. The offer will be available to customers on four Sundays from tomorrow. 1 These will include May 18, May 25, June 1 and June 8. The scheme is part of EDF's Sunday Saver Challenges, which give customers the chance to earn free electricity on Sundays by shifting when they use electricity during the week. To be eligible, bill payers need to move their energy usage away from the weekday peak hours of 4pm to 7pm every week from May 5. The more electricity customers shift away from these hours, the more free electricity they can earn, with between four and 16 hours up for grabs each week. The electricity is then added as credit to your account. For example, if you move 50% of your peak usage, you can earn up to 16 hours of free electricity to use the following Sunday. You could earn this by not using your dishwasher or washing machine during peak times, for example. Or you could batch cook your meals at the weekend and reheat them during the week. To be eligible for the free electricity you needed to have signed up for this challenge between April 28 and May 4 by visiting the Energy Hub in your MyAccount. But if you missed out this time, then do not worry. How to cut energy costs and get help with FOUR key household bills EDF frequently launches these challenges so check your emails and the My Account page regularly to ensure you sign up for the next one. You also need a smart meter that can send readings every half hour, or you must be able to set it up for 30-minute reads. You can adjust your smart meter settings by visiting Next go to the 'About Me' section, select 'Smart Meter Preferences' and choose the half-hourly option. You can track how much free electricity you have earned each week in the Energy Hub. How to save on your energy bills SWITCHING energy providers can sound like a hassle - but fortunately it's pretty straight forward to change supplier - and save lots of cash. Shop around - If you're on an SVT deal you are likely throwing away up to £250 a year. Use a comparion site such as uSwitch or to see what deals are available to you. The cheapest deals are usually found online and are fixed deals - meaning you'll pay a fixed amount usually for 12 months. Switch - When you've found one, all you have to do is contact the new supplier. It helps to have the following information - which you can find on your bill - to hand to give the new supplier. Your postcode Name of your existing supplier Name of your existing deal and how much you payAn up-to-date meter reading It will then notify your current supplier and begin the switch. It should take no longer than three weeks to complete the switch and your supply won't be interrupted in that time. It should also tell you which Sunday you can use it. Sunday Saver participants have earned more than six million free hours since last year, which are worth more than £1.6million. EDF is not the only energy supplier that will give you free electricity. Next Next is giving new and existing customers free electricity on every bank holiday until March 2026. The next one is on the Spring Bank Holiday on May 26. Next has said its offer could save households £3.50 on every bank holiday - which would save you around £21 over the course of a year. To be eligible you need to sign up for the supplier's Pledge tariff. The tariff is fixed for a year and offers rates that track below the Ofgem price cap, which is currently £1,849 a year for the average household. Ovo Energy Ovo Energy is giving households two hours of free electricity every week during the summer. The free electricity is available to customers who signed up to Ovo's free rewards programme, Ovo Beyond. The hours will be available from May 5 until August 31. Every week, customers can choose when to use their free electricity in a variety of weekday and weekend time slots. These include: 9am - 10am on specified weekdays 1pm - 2pm on specified weekdays 9pm - 10pm on specified weekdays 10am - 12pm Sundays The sessions avoid peak hours to help reduce pressure on the grid. You will need to choose your time slot for the following week in a selection window. Customers simply need to sign up to the rewards through the Ovo app or their account. The supplier is also giving customers the chance to win free energy if they reduce their consumption at peak times. The Power Move offer allows customers the chance to win up to £2,000 of free energy if they use 85% or more of their energy at off-peak times. For every month a customer's peak energy usage is less than 15% they are entered into a prize draw. Five customers win the top prize of £2,000 worth of energy to use over one year. Meanwhile, 300 win £50 prizes and 26,695 receive £2 of free energy. To sign up visit Scottish Power Scottish Power's Power Save scheme gives customers the chance to access half-price electricity between 11am and 4pm every Saturday and Sunday. Customers need to register to become a Power Saver to have half of the cost of the energy they use during these hours refunded. The supplier will also occasionally launch an ad-hoc Power Saver event during the week. You need to have a smart meter to become a Power Saver. To sign up visit the Scottish Power website. Octopus Energy Octopus Energy customers who sign up for 'Octoplus' can take part in free electricity sessions when the wholesale price falls below zero. The sessions last for an hour and customers can use electricity and receive credits for using more electricity than they usually would. All customers with a smart meter, including smart payment meters, receive an alert the day before a session. When the sessions begin they can up their energy usage, for example by charging gadgets or cooking. Any extra electricity they use beyond their normal usage is credited back to their account. Energy bill increase The average dual fuel energy bill for those on a variable tariff rose from £1,739 a year to £1,849 last month. This was a 6.4% increase and will add £111 a year to household bills. The increase impacted 22 million households in England, Scotland and Wales that are not on a fixed energy tariff. At the same time, council tax and car bills also rose. free boilers and energy bill discounts. You may also be able to get a free energy grant to help you with your bills.
Yahoo
11-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- Yahoo
9 best Canadian brands for outdoor and patio furniture — plus all the backyard essentials you need in 2025
Canadians take to patio season like hockey fans take to Stanley Cup playoff tickets — quickly and enthusiastically. Patio season is short-lived in Canada, and thus, any time we can spend (comfortably) outside, we do. If you're looking to refresh your balcony, backyard or outdoor space this summer, plus support local Canadian designers, there are a ton of local brands worth knowing. Article, for example, has a huge selection of outdoor seating, dining furniture and accessories. Montreal-based Bouclair is a fantastic resource for weather-proof outdoor cushions and accessories, and Sundays, a Vancouver-based brand, is one of my personal favourites for outdoor statement pieces. At the end of the day, whether you're purchasing a piece of furniture that meets made-in-Canada or product-of-Canada designations or you're buying from a brand that manufactures abroad, you're still supporting Canadian designers, manufacturers, entrepreneurs and those in the interior design space. Below, as part of Yahoo Canada's Made in Canada guide, we've compiled a list of some of the best Canadian outdoor furniture brands to shop in 2025. Whether inspired by a new wave of patriotism or good old design and craftsmanship, keep scrolling to shop our picks. Based in Vancouver What it's great for: Living room, dining room, bedroom and outdoor furniture, plus lighting and decor Where you can buy it: Article This comfortable, supersized outdoor sofa has double slatted shelves on either side for storage — perfect for stashing your drink or summer read. 11 best Canadian furniture brands that are wildly popular among interior design lovers 13 best bags and purses from Canadian brands Want to buy Canadian gardening supplies? Here's a list of made-in-Canada brands to support Ashley Canada is Canadian-owned and operated What it's great for: Dining room, living room and bedroom furniture, mattresses and outdoor furniture Where you can buy it: Ashley This three-seater sofa is made of eucalyptus wood and includes four throw pillows. Designed in Montreal What it's great for: Dining room, living room and entryway furniture, lighting, outdoor accessories and decor Where you can buy it: Bouclair A hanging chair makes everything more fun. This chair from Bouclair is perfect for terraces and small spaces. Canadian-owned and operated What it's great for: Dining, bedroom and living room furniture, outdoor seating and tables Where you can buy it: CorLiving, Walmart, Wayfair This weather and moisture-resistant table is constructed of durable, high-grade hardwood with a versatile folding drop leaf design. Designed in Montreal What it's great for: Modular seating, storage units, outdoor furniture and textile accessories Where you can buy it: Cozey This customizable outdoor sofa features a sturdy aluminum frame with water-resistant cushion covers. It's available in a wide range of configurations, fabrics and frame options. Canadian company What it's great for: Outdoor furniture, lighting, art prints, living room furniture and more Where you can buy it: Wayfair, Simons This luxe, sun-proof outdoor sofa comes in two colourways: Sand (pictured) and chocolate/espresso. Manufactured in Quebec What it's great for: Living room furniture, outdoor furniture, chairs, beanbags Where you can buy it: Simons This sleek outdoor pouf is made from weather-, water- and UV-resistant fabric that's removable and washable. Designed in Vancouver What it's great for: Sofas and chairs, bedroom furniture, tables, storage units, outdoor furniture and accessories Where you can buy it: Sundays Furniture How comfy does this Make Waves Outdoor Corner Chair look? The chair is designed using weather-resistant fabric with an anti-slip bottom. It comes in two colourways and is suitable for small spaces. Veradek is designed in Toronto and made in Ontario What it's great for: Outdoor planters and privacy screens Where you can buy it: Amazon, Simons, Walmart, Wayfair This grooved planter is all-weather resistant to cracks, scratches, UV and fading. Shop it in five colours.
