In these days of heightened pandemic alert, we should promote greater health awareness to minimize the spread of germs in common areas.
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April 2009
National Volunteer Week
By Chris Jaglowitz on
Posted in News and Events
This week is National Volunteer Week. Take a moment to stop and thank the volunteer directors and committee members that help make our condominium communities a better place to live.
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Happy law day!
By Chris Jaglowitz on
Posted in News and Events
Today is Law Day. Join the celebrations and find out more about the legal system. While you’re at it, give your lawyer a big hug today.
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An ounce of prevention . . .
By Chris Jaglowitz on
Posted in Maintenance & Repairs
In a recent blog post, personal finance diva Gail Vaz-Oxlade reminds homeowners of the need to budget for home maintenance items and be ready for big costs that can arise. Good advice.
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Guest post: Condominiums and municipal taxation
By Chris Jaglowitz on
Posted in Financial Issues, Legislation & Regulation
This guest entry by local condo director Ernie Nyitrai is a call to action for other condo corporations and unit owners to lobby for amendment to the Assessment Act, which governs the municipal tax assessment regime in Ontario.
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New options for disposing of electronic waste
By Chris Jaglowitz on
Posted in The Environment
A recent story in the Toronto Star summarizes a number of new options for the proper disposal of electronic waste such as computers, printers and televisions. With spring cleaning season now upon us, we offer a few tips to help encourage proper disposal of e-waste at your condominium.
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City and condo developer suggest amending Condo Act for green reasons
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Posted in Condominium Act, 1998, The Environment
An agency of the City of Toronto and a local condo developer made a joint submission to the Ontario Government on the Green Energy Act. They propose amendments to the Condominium Act that would seem to facilitate development of green buildings but would probably adversely affect consumer protection.
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