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Wood Burning in Metro Vancouver — What You Need to Know
Did you know that you can no longer burn your old fashioned, open, brick chimney fireplace in Greater Vancouver? In the last 4 years, Metro Vancouver has implemented regulations that have phased out wood burning fireplaces that do not meet emission standards.
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April 2026
A Fireside Chat with Noel Cormack
Maxwell Fireplace president and owner Noel Cormack on the surprising comeback of low-emission wood stoves and inserts, the trends shaping fireplace design, and what a Creative FireSpace™ by Maxwell really means.
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A Decade with Stûv — Our Partnership Comes to IDS Vancouver
Since 2014, Maxwell and Belgian firemaker Stûv have built a brand together in this market — one considered project at a time. This September, that partnership arrives at the Interior Design Show Vancouver, September 24–27 at the Vancouver Convention Centre.
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Gas Insert Maintenance
Your gas fireplace works hard to keep your home warm — and a little routine maintenance goes a long way. Here's what our experts at Maxwell Fireplace recommend to keep your Valor or Regency insert running safely and efficiently all year long.
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Regency's New G800P Fireplace
Elevate your living space with the new Regency Grandview G800P — where cutting-edge technology meets timeless design.
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Introducing the Valor LT2: Where Modern Design Meets Unrivaled Warmth
Discover the newest addition to our showroom. There are fireplaces that heat a room — and then there are fireplaces that transform one. Valor's most stunning gas fireplace to date.
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Where the Heat Goes — A Guide to Heat Management
Every modern fireplace brand has its own name for it — HeatShift™, Cool Wall, Heat-Zone, and more. Here's what these systems actually do, why they matter for your wall, your TV, and your art, and how to pick the right one for your install.
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The End of Vancouver's Gas Restrictions
Vancouver City Council voted 7–4 on May 22, 2026 to repeal the city's ban on natural gas in new homes — ending a years-long policy reversal saga. Here's what it actually changes, what it doesn't, and why gas fireplaces were never part of the ban in the first place.
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