June 21st, 2021 is the 25th anniversary of National Indigenous Peoples Day. This is a day for all Canadians to recognize and celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures, experiences and histories of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples, which the Canadian Constitution collectively recognize as Indigenous peoples. This year, June… read more →
The Government of Canada has advised that self-isolation for 14 days is required for ALL travelers coming from outside Canada, even if no symptoms are present. As per https://www.toronto.ca/home/covid-19/travel-advice/, “Travelers who have returned from anywhere else outside Canada, including the United States, should: Self-isolate (i.e. stay at home and avoid… read more →
As we celebrate the change of seasons this a good time for us to think about the importance of planning ahead. This is not the time to suddenly realize that it is time to turn on the heat, and if you suddenly noticed that the night-time temperatures are dropping you… read more →
The thing I learned last week…. Condominium Managers in properties where the Board is reluctant to spend money on the necessary repairs to comply with the Ontario Fire Code should report the breach of duty to their supervisors and make the Board aware of their duty under the Standard… read more →
Don’t forget to “Spring Forward” this Sunday….. On the second Sunday each March, at 2 a.m., Daylight Savings Time (DST) begins when we turn clocks forward one hour to 3 a.m. Sunrise and sunset will be one hour later until the first Sunday in November when DST ends. Daylight saving… read more →
On January 1, 2017, Ontario begins a cap and trade program as part of changes intended to lower levels of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across the province. As part of the program, there will be costs related to the GHG emissions from natural gas used in homes and businesses. … read more →
Lest We Forget…… Please remember and honour those who sacrifice so much for our freedom Remembrance Day/Armistice Day marks the day and time when armies stopped fighting in World War 1 – November 11th at 11:00 a.m. in 1918
A few weeks ago I was asked to act as a court-appointed chairperson for an AGM to elect a new Board at a Condominium. The last few attempts had failed due to community strife and tempers. Previous AGMs have ended in chaos with chairs being thrown in frustration, accusations of… read more →
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