Block heaters are a near non-negotiable in the dead of winter as plugging in your car can be the difference between hitting ...

Jean Chrétien, who was Canada’s prime minister from 1993 to 2003, joined a chorus of officials from the northern U.S. neighbor who say Trump's remarks are no longer a joke and may undermine America’s ...

Peter Claffey stands outside his garage, which was damaged when a faulty block heater cord caused his vehicle to start on fire. (Nav Sangha/CTV News Edmonton) The fire at Claffey's home was one of ...

Power outlets used for plugging in block heaters should be grounded. • Block heater cords should routinely be inspected for cracks and other signs of wear. Meanwhile, Environment Canada said ...

Kevin O’Leary’s countrymen are fed up with his supposed dealmaking to merge the U.S. and Canada. Canadians have come out en masse to clown the Montreal native—who has since ditched the great white ...

Firefighters also suggest people check their block heaters for any frayed cords or replace the extension cord if it's accidentally been driven away with it still plugged into an outlet.

"While generally safe, block heaters can be a source of fire ignition," the department warned this week in a social-media bulletin. Safety tips include the following: • If using an extension cord, ...

That’s led many people to share warnings about space heaters on social media. The posts warn against plugging space heaters into extension cords or power strips because doing so could start a fire. It ...