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RIGHT AT HOME: Black walls make a quiet comeback
January 02, 2019 - 7:34 AM

There was a time when black walls were mostly the purview of goth teens and indie movie theatres. But the colour has been quietly cultivating a broader following among designers and homeowners who want a cozy, enveloping ambiance that's still got theatrical flair.
Liz Weston: When to repair or replace your appliances
August 07, 2023 - 4:01 AM

When our 17-year-old refrigerator started wheezing, I fully expected we’d need a new one. I was shocked — and frankly a little disappointed — when a repair technician fixed it for less than $200. I had to postpone my dream of a shiny French-door replacement, but our no-frills Frigidaire is still working fine eight years later.
RIGHT AT HOME: Steam features are hot in home appliances
July 10, 2018 - 7:50 AM

What hot in home appliances these days? That's a steamy story, say industry watchers.
Sears-Whirlpool curtail relationship after 100 years
October 24, 2017 - 11:09 AM

NEW YORK - Sears will no longer sell Whirlpool-branded appliances, curtailing a business relationship that dates back more than 100 years.
This fall, decor's deep, rich hues are bolder
August 08, 2017 - 6:28 AM

Deeper, richer hues are often part of decor's autumnal palette, but this year they're bigger and bolder than usual.
Recalls this week: Washing machines, bicycles
November 04, 2016 - 10:47 AM

Millions of washing machines with a faulty top door that can pop off during use are among this week's recalled consumer products. Others include faulty bicycles and dehumidifiers.
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iN RESPONSE: Readers have their say
Following are emailed reader responses to stories or letters to the editor for the third week of April 2024. They have been edited slightly for readability. Got something you want to add? Send an email to editor Marshall Jones at mjo

Fruit packers near Kelowna fined another $78,000
A fruit packing plant in the Ellison area east of Kelowna was hit with another $78,368 in fines for discharging effluent into a failed septic field. That’s now more than $110,000 in fines since 2022 for the same issue at Sandher Fruit

Manitoba government plans to lift ban on homegrown recreational cannabis
WINNIPEG - The Manitoba government is planning to end its ban on homegrown recreational cannabis — a move that would leave Quebec as the only province with such a restriction. "We're just allowing Manitobans to have the same

Kamloops council to expand tax exemptions for new rental builds
Developers have more land to choose from if they want to cut costs on new rental buildings in Kamloops. The City is looking to expand a tax exemption program to span massive swaths of Kamloops in order to encourage development. Previously r

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RIGHT AT HOME: Black walls make a quiet comeback

Liz Weston: When to repair or replace your appliances

RIGHT AT HOME: Steam features are hot in home appliances

Sears-Whirlpool curtail relationship after 100 years

This fall, decor's deep, rich hues are bolder

Recalls this week: Washing machines, bicycles

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