It is time to plug in the vehicle for many of us when it gets really cold at night. A Calgary man warns to check electrical cords before plugging-in. On Nov. 14 around 11 p.m., someone knocked on ...

As temperatures dip down closer to what’s normal for winter, Neebing’s emergency services department is advising motorists to ensure block heaters installed in cars and pickup trucks are up to snuff. ...

The question: We have a new car parked outdoors for the winter and I am not sure how often I need to plug in the block heater. We live in Winnipeg where temperatures dip below -30C and I only use the ...

Depending on how cold it is, experts recommend plugging in your block heater at least an hour before you need to start your car. SaskPower recommends four hours ahead of time in bitter cold weather.