When an Adventure Goes Wrong: Inside Squamish Search and Rescue's New Home

When an Adventure Goes Wrong: Inside Squamish Search and Rescue's New Home

Porcupine Mechanical
Published on: 08/07/2026

Squamish SAR's new base at the airport opened in June after nearly a decade of work. We were part of the build, and here's what it takes to heat a gas-free emergency facility that has to be ready whenever an adventure goes wrong, even after an earthq

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Your Squamish House Is Too Hot. The Fix Is Probably Your Heating System.

Your Squamish House Is Too Hot. The Fix Is Probably Your Heating System.

Porcupine Mechanical
Published on: 01/07/2026

You called about air conditioning. That usually means a heat pump now, which makes a cooling call a whole-home heating decision. Inside: sizing myths, what changes from North Vancouver to Squamish to Whistler, rebates, and permits by town.

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Improve Your Indoor Air Quality: A Sea-to-Sky Guide to Healthier Living

Improve Your Indoor Air Quality: A Sea-to-Sky Guide to Healthier Living

Porcupine Mechanical
Published on: 15/06/2026

Most of us spend 90% of our lives indoors. That means your home’s air has to work harder to keep you healthy and happy.

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R-410A Is Being Phased Out: What the Refrigerant Change Actually Means for Your Home

R-410A Is Being Phased Out: What the Refrigerant Change Actually Means for Your Home

Porcupine Mechanical
Published on: 01/06/2026

R-410A is being phased out across Canada. Here's what the switch to A2L refrigerants like R-32 and R-454B means for your AC or heat pump, and why your current system is fine.

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