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How lighting upgrades can bring bright savings & an even brighter place to live

By Roberto Mantanino | Other articles by Roberto Mantanino

Through its Business Lighting Program, Efficiency Manitoba is offering financial incentives to condominium corporations that complete energy-efficient lighting upgrades in the common areas of their buildings. 


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The condo board playbook: a systematic approach to managing budgets, projects and people

By Prince Soriano | Other articles by Prince Soriano

Being a condo board member isn’t just about attending meetings and voting on decisions — it’s about managing a multi-million-dollar asset while balancing budgets, projects and community expectations. Many board members take on the role with little experience in property management, financial oversight or project planning, yet they are tasked with making critical decisions that affect owners, residents and the long-term stability of the condominium.


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Tips for first-time buyers of condominiums

By Aleethia Mackay and Charlene Urbanski | Other articles by Aleethia Mackay and Charlene Urbanski

Let's dive into the exciting world of condominium ownership! Forget those cramped apartments or a house that feels like just too much space these days; imagine a space you own, a community you're part of, and a lifestyle designed for convenience.


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Open letter to governments

By Duane Rohne | Other articles by Duane Rohne

We need to promote occupancy by owners


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Reduce the risk of slips/falls

By Alan Forbes | Other articles by Alan Forbes

Tips for reducing the risk of winter slips and falls.


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Laws govern renting your condo

By Kirsten Bishop | Other articles by Kirsten Bishop

How do condominium owners ensure they are doing the right thing if they want to rent out a unit they own? The Condominium Act of Manitoba speaks to this very clearly.

 


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Book review - Condo Questions and Answers

By Alan Forbes | Other articles by Alan Forbes

Here’s an easy-to-read guide to condo ownership

Condo Questions and Answers, Ontario edition: What you can do about the 40+ most common — and unexpected — condo problems, by Sally Thompson


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Reserve fund regulations

By Adrian Schulz | Other articles by Adrian Schulz

Provincial regulation of reserve fund balances and contributions is essential for Manitoba condominiums
 


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AGM coverage

By Alan Forbes | Other articles by Alan Forbes

CCI Manitoba’s AGM: a passport to success

What happened at September’s Annual General Meeting created a  path forward for CCI Manitoba


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Treasurers' forum

By Kirsten Bishop | Other articles by Kirsten Bishop

Treasurer forum focused on reserve funds and capital planning 


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Diversions

By Aesia Desrosiers | Other articles by Aesia Desrosiers

Diversions - because we all need a break


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Electric vehicle update charging in condos

By Duane Rohne | Other articles by Duane Rohne

At the CCI Manitoba summer 2024 Presidents’ Forum held June 26, an often-mentioned topic was what to do about electric vehicle charging stations in condos. CCI Manitoba has published two articles about electric vehicles in past newsletters.  

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Aging in place

By Alan Forbes | Other articles by Alan Forbes

About one in four condominium residents is a senior — 65 and older — and most fear ending up in a long-term care home. Most seniors strongly desire to age in place, living in the same home or community safely, comfortably and independently. Naturally occurring retirement communities (NORCs) are a little-known option for addressing this desire. The NORC model looks to integrate support — health, social, physical — into the community to make it easier for people to age in place.

 

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CCI national leaders forum and conference

By Alan Forbes | Other articles by Alan Forbes

The National Leaders’ Forum (NLF) started at noon on Wednesday, May 29, and ran until the end of the day on Friday, May 31. The National Conference was held on Saturday, June 1. This article is a compilation of thoughts and comments from participants from the Manitoba Chapter. 

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Sweet suite savings

By Roberto Montanino | Other articles by Roberto Montanino

If you own or manage a multi-unit residential property, you can make energy efficiency upgrades through Efficiency Manitoba’s In-Suite Energy Efficiency Program. These improvements can lower energy use and bills, which is good for you and the environment.

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