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Covid-19 and Elevator Etiquette for Staying Healthy
By Phil Jenkinson | Other articles by Phil Jenkinson
While many of us currently face restrictions to moving around our cities and the buildings in them, there are premises that need to stay operational, even in times of crisis. Hospitals are an obvious example of this: people and supplies must be able to move efficiently within and between floors at all times.
Condominium Reserve Fund Studies - The Next Steps
By Jim Nostedt, Alan Forbes | Other articles by Jim Nostedt, Alan Forbes
DO YOU KNOW ERIK? (Emergency Response Information Kit)
By Alan Forbes | Other articles by Alan Forbes
Are you familiar with E.R.I.K.®, which is the acronym for Emergency Response Information Kit, or en français T.I.S.U.® for trousse d'information sur les interventions d'urgence?
DO YOU SUFFER FROM PTCD? (POST TRAUMATIC CONDO DISORDER)
By Brian Shedden | Other articles by Brian Shedden
Ahh...the carefree condo lifestyle. That’s what is sold isn’t it? No more worries about maintenance, cutting the grass, fixing the roof, replacing the windows, servicing the furnace...sounds fantastic!
CONDOMINIUM INSURANCE RATES ARE RISING
By Sarah Polson | Other articles by Sarah Polson
HERE’S WHY AND WHAT STRATA COUNCILS AND UNIT OWNERS CAN DO.
ANSWERS TO FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS.
UPDATE - CCI ADVOCACY AGAINST CITY OF WINNIPEG CUTS TO CONDO GARBAGE SERVICE
By CCI MB Advocacy Committee | Other articles by CCI MB Advocacy Committee
In November, City of Winnipeg departmental budgets were presented to various Council Committees to meet the budget constraint for minimal property tax increases. The proposal to the City's 'Water and Waste, Riverbank Management and Environment Committee' (wow, that is a mouthful) to "Discontinue garbage bin collection for multi-family, charity and commercial customers ... Impacted customers would select service directly through private contractors" caught the attention of CCI-MB Directors and condo owners alike.
Winter Slip & Fall Prevention Measures
By Pam Pyke | Other articles by Pam Pyke
Winter brings a unique set of challenges for retailers including a greater risk of slip and falls due to slippery conditions. If someone hurts him or herself inside or outside your premises, they can demand compensation, or even sue you.
CONDUCTING THE ORCHESTRA – SNOW AND ICE MANAGEMENT: FROM THE EYES OF A NIGHT OPERATOR
By James Ross | Other articles by James Ross
Winnipeg, Manitoba, 3 a.m. at the JRoss Construction & Landscaping Ltd shop. Another winter storm is blowing. It’s minus 32 degrees Celsius with winds gusting to 50km/h. The forecast differs based on which source you check. The heavy equipment operators gather around and create their own opinions based on the averages of all sources or maybe who is most trusted with these sorts of things.
SNOW REMOVAL IN MANITOBA.... ITS A SURE THING!
By Sue Gagne | Other articles by Sue Gagne
If there is, one thing you can count on in Manitoba it's snow. Some years it arrives early as it did this year and some years it arrives later, but ultimately it always arrives.
Condominium Reserve Fund Studies - Should there be more?
By Jim Nostedt, Alan Forbes | Other articles by Jim Nostedt, Alan Forbes
Pet Peeves or Pet Policies
By Pam Pyke | Other articles by Pam Pyke
In any situation the role of policies and rules is to provide for order set expectations and to ensure that things run more smoothly or perhaps more safely.
A SAFE CONDOMINIUM IS A HAPPY CONDOMINIUM - Spring 2019
By HUB International KATHLEEN VANDALE | Other articles by HUB International KATHLEEN VANDALE
The Insurance Industry has seen an increase in the number of break-ins occurring in Residential Condominiums, more specifically to the common areas. As the Corporation has the responsibility to protect the common areas, here are some crime prevention recommendations to help reduce the risk:
• Get to know your neighbors – Introduce yourself. If your neighbors know you, they are more likely to be on the lookout for anything suspicious.
• Lighting – Ensure there is adequate lighting at all entrances, exits, walkways, parking areas and other common areas that may be accessible to intruders. Add motion sensor lighting if possible.
• Entrance Ways – The most common way intruders gain access to buildings is by following a legitimate visitor or resident into the building. Best practices would be to ensure that unit owners or visitors do not allow others to follow them through the door. If someone does not have a key or access card and cannot get buzzed in, they probably do not belong in the building.
Being a good condo “Citizen” - Winter 2019
As spring approaches, many condo boards and property managers set their mind to preparing for the AGM Season …. the time of year when most condo corporations hold their Annual General Meetings.
Spring start-up and trends for your container gardening - Winter 2019
By Allan Rosnes, Kindret Landscape Group | Other articles by Allan Rosnes, Kindret Landscape Group
Container Gardening is a mainstay. We’ve always seen the practice being carried out; from in our gardens, to community gardens, to commercial and corporate centres, to public city spaces. It allows for opportunities that can bring plant material into any space. Trends in container gardening have shifted over time with the container choices, plant choices, arrangement directives, etc. Yet it can serve as a vehicle for expression for any season.
Tree Issues & Concerns 2019 – Winter 2019
By Carl Epp, Parkland Tree Care | Other articles by Carl Epp, Parkland Tree Care
When planting it is very important to look at the type of tree, its characteristics and habits and the planting site.
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