As I prepare to write my final report for this past fiscal year of July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020, I go through all of the past reports of the 2019- 2020 year and try to give you a snapshot of past activities as well as a few hints of what to expect in the coming fiscal year. Year end committee reports are also included in this newsletter edition.

At the time of writing this report, we are still in the pandemic lockdown and very uncertain of when some of the restrictions may be lifted. Delivery of this newsletter may be one of the casualties, but we are proceeding and hope to deliver as many as possible.

The following reports highlight the activities and achievements of the various Committees of CCI Manitoba Chapter.

In our last issue, we discussed some ideas to get ready for Spring. After a very slow start, spring is almost over as we anticipate summer. Summer in Manitoba is our reward for those long cold winters.
 

Invisible problems can be the most costly because they are difficult to see………..and difficult to plan for.

Doug Clark and his Building Sciences Group from WSP Canada Inc. – Winnipeg Office - presented the CCI Lunch & Learn session for March 21, 2019 with an informative and animated presentation of the feature topic.

Condominiums remain an important part of Winnipeg’s housing matrix. They tend to be more affordable and easier to maintain than owning a detached home. For younger adults a condominium may be their entry point into the real estate marketplace and for older adults a condominium can be seen as a place to downsize to. However, not all condos are created equal and each property will have its own strengths and weaknesses.

BUILDING, ELEVATOR SAFETY AND SUITS

It seems that everyone has something to say about the safe usage of portable BBQs. This is likely because barbecues combine those wonderful elements known as fire and fuel, and together they can be a lethal combination. Barbecues can also produce carbon monoxide which as you are likely aware can cause serious health problems or death if inhaled. Tanks in and of themselves rarely explode. What can happen is a resulting fire or explosion that is caused by leaking gas that has escaped from a faulty appliance or pipework. Gas can build up in an enclosed area which can lead to explosion, carbon monoxide poisoning or if an ignition source is present – fire!

Are You Condo Proud? Would you like to see your Corporation featured on the pages of the CCI News and Views? We
want you to tell us all about your property. What makes it unique? What are the property features?

This is your chance to let our condo community see what is out there and to perhaps inspire other communities. For more information
or to submit your condo please visit our website http://ccimanitoba.ca/resources/i-love-my-condo. We are really looking forward to
featuring your condo and getting to know you better!

TOP TEN WAYS TO IMPROVE SAFETY AND SECURITY

This issue looks ahead to Spring, a busy time for Condominium Boards as they contemplate the many estimates for Spring, parkade cleaning, window cleaning, landscaping and a multitude of other spring cleaning and maintenance jobs that are in need of doing.

A VIEW and A VOICE is a regular feature article of the newsletter produced and distributed by the Manitoba Chapter of the Canadian Condominium Institute. It is a format to post information and articles relating to the current concerns of the typical condominium unit owner.