Wiarton Willie told us that spring was going to come early. For birds migrating back to Ontario, this means one thing, it is time to find a nesting place. As we all know eager nesters seek refuge for their soon-to-come hatchings in safe, sheltered areas. Dryer vent caps, stove exhausts, and air exchange vents are […]
Questions * Please refer to the attached ‘Background Information’ document for more information in relation to each question set out below. 1. Condominium Act Amendments Does your party have a plan regarding moving forward to prepare the necessary regulations and to proclaim the outstanding but important amendments to the Condominium Act? 2. […]
By a show of hands, how many of us have ignored a simple repair, only for it to become a large, complicated pain later on? Whether it was a case of not having enough time, or not knowing whose responsibility the repair fell under, one ignored repair can oftentimes turn into a stack of pricey […]
We kick off the first episode with Brad Wells, President of Wilson Blanchard Property Management and Vice President of CCI Grand River chapter, and Michelle Kelly, a partner at Robson Carpenter LLP, condo law expert, and currently President of CCI Grand River chapter. CCI Grand River is all about helping people! Listen to this episode […]
It’s March! With the first real warm rays of spring about to caress our faces, our thoughts turn to the warm days of summer and once again enjoying the outdoors! Now is the time to get things approved to ensure your condo community can benefit THIS YEAR from the investments you make! At your upcoming […]
Whether it be a virtual meeting, conference, or webinar, either can be tough to get through while keeping them productive. Being behind a screen for the last couple years has taken away any excitement that was left behind the simplicity of virtual meetings. Floods of “can you hear me’s”, paired with an ominous blank screen […]
Do you have an electric vehicle, or would you like to get an electric vehicle, and are wondering how to charge that electric vehicle at your condominium? Electric vehicles are becoming more and more common, and that is fantastic news for the environment. But is your condominium equipped to deal with this change? If you […]
Social media is an ever-evolving beast. Once you get comfortable with one algorithm, there have since been five updates, and a new sub-app that everyone is telling you to use. It’s understandable that most find themselves wanting to pull their hair out once tasked with social media managing. This can be especially frustrating if you […]
It’s that time of year again for the Annual General Meeting and the process of forming next year’s budget. The auditor happily noted that the condominium had a growing surplus in both accounts. A golden retriever with a goofy grin ran onto the stage. His owner read a flyer that showed the benefits of having […]
Around this time of year, many condominium owners, directors, and managers ask us: why are my windows dripping with water? Condensation is a common issue for older condominium windows and even some new windows. Here are some tips to better deal with condensation: Open your blinds or curtains. Having them closed can reduce the temperature […]