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Why Should A Condo Corporation Join CCI?
By Duane Rohne | Other articles by Duane Rohne
We get asked this a lot. Quite often the question is posed to us as “If our Property Manager is already a CCI member, why should we have to join?"
BFL Insurance Market Insights 2023
By Seth Henoch | Other articles by Seth Henoch
In this Market Insights bulletin, we consider a hot topic affecting all Canadians — inflation. We will look at how inflation relates to the increase in insurable values and how it can also influence the performance of the insurance industry.
Improve the Energy Efficiency Of Your Condominium
By Denise Turanli | Other articles by Denise Turanli
Energy efficiency upgrades in condominiums not only increase the comfort level for condo owners, but also help them save money and the environment.
Efficiency Manitoba is a Crown corporation that helps Manitobans save energy, money, and the environment by offering programs and incentives for energy efficiency upgrades. They offer a number of programs to property managers, owners, and condo boards that can help reduce energy bills in condominiums. These include their In-Suite Energy Efficiency Program and their In-Suite Appliance Program.
Preventing Title And Mortgage Fraud
By Ellad Gersh | Other articles by Ellad Gersh
As real estate values have skyrocketed in the past five years, especially in Canada’s major cities, so too have cases of mortgage fraud. In fact, mortgage fraud has recently gained national media exposure from a series of news reports by the CBC. Picture this scenario: you have just returned to your Toronto condo after a lengthy sabbatical only to discover that your key doesn’t fit in your front door. You are then met by complete strangers, who believe themselves to be the rightful owner of your condo and have the legal documentation to prove it.
Fidelity Insurance For Condo Corporations
By Duane Rohne, Seth Henoch | Other articles by Duane Rohne, Seth Henoch
If you are a Condominium Corporation (CC) Board member or CC unit owner you may find yourself asking: What is Fidelity Insurance and why should my Condominium Corporation consider Fidelity Insurance?
Fake News Is Real
By Alan Forbes | Other articles by Alan Forbes
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been repeatedly in the news lately. Speaking of which, what did you think of the prior article, The Advantages of Condominium Living?
CCI Presidents Forum
By Maureen Hancharyk | Other articles by Maureen Hancharyk
The presidents' forum historically had been scheduled twice every year. After a very long absence due to the pandemic, we were able to schedule this in-person event on April 11, 2023.
Enhancing Communication In Condominium Communities
By Ryan Grossman | Other articles by Ryan Grossman
A TECHNOLOGICAL APPROACH FOR BOARD MEMBERS AND PROPERTY MANAGERS
In a condominium community, effective communication is crucial for fostering a positive living environment and maintaining efficient operations. As board members and property managers, you have a greater responsibility to ensure that communication between all parties, including residents, remains open, transparent, and efficient.With advances in technology, new tools have emerged that can help enhance communication between board members, property managers, and residents. This article highlights the importance of communication within condominium communities and explores ways technology can be leveraged to streamline this essential process.
CCI Membership Value Proposition
By CCI MB Membership Committee | Other articles by CCI MB Membership Committee
While it is easy to quantify the cost of a CCI membership (just go to our website https://cci-manitoba.ca/membership-sponsorship/categories-fees), it is more difficult to quantify its value.
Should We Go All Digital?
By CCI MB Board | Other articles by CCI MB Board
For years, we’ve provided the Condominium News and Views in both electronic and paper formats. This is the first time CCI Manitoba’s Condominium News and Views has been published in electronic-only format with no paper copies delivered to our members. If you’re wondering why we did this or if future editions will also be electronic-only format, you are not alone, as we are wondering about the future too.
Consumer Protection for Buyers of New Condominiums
By Eric Hrycyk | Other articles by Eric Hrycyk
A headline in an Ontario publication caught my eye and I wondered if this could happen in Manitoba:
"I am closing on my new home in December, and my builder has notified me of a significant price increase to complete the project. I must confirm my interest and sign the new agreement in 5 days, or my original agreement is automatically terminated, is this allowed?"
Save Money And Energy With Lighting Upgrades
By Denise Turnali | Other articles by Denise Turnali
Looking to cut down energy waste in your condominium building? Outdated lighting can lead to unnecessary energy use. By upgrading the lighting, you can save both energy and money.
Advocacy Update - Regulating Short Term Rentals - Winter 2023
By Alan Forbes | Other articles by Alan Forbes
Regulations for short term rentals (STRs) were on the agenda for Winnipeg's Executive Policy Committee (EPC) during their December 7th meeting. The minutes, recording and written submissions are available on the City Clerk's Office Decision Making Information System (DMIS) https://clkapps.winnipeg.ca/DMIS/ViewDoc.asp?DocId=22794&SectionId=&InitUrl=
Tragedy at Ontario Condominium
By CCI MB Board | Other articles by CCI MB Board
By now most of you will have heard or seen media reports of the shooting of condo directors and unit owners in December at an Ontario condominium. CCI National posted condolences on its LinedIn feed https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7010693343491874816/
Building Community - Winter 2023: Condos and Composting
By Duane Rohne | Other articles by Duane Rohne
Continuing with recent articles about condominium living with the goal of building community and environmentally sensitive living, we have written about electric cars and native plants. This article offers thoughts about organic food waste and composting.
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