Vintage social media (aka News Briefs) - Summer 2024

Article from Volume 11, Issue Number 3, 2024

Vintage social media (aka News Briefs) - Summer 2024

By Alan Forbes | Other articles by Alan Forbes | Regular Column

We post news items on our website periodically as they come to our attention. If you are not regularly on our website, here is a list with links to enable you to catch up.

Please email us if you have an article or news story that might interest CCI Manitoba and our members.

April 2, 2024: Artificial intelligence and condominium bylaws An interesting exploration of the hazards of artificial intelligence in the developments of condominium bylaws or minutes.

April 30, 2024: It is membership renewal time As we approach our annual membership renewal period, we thought it useful to remind our members about our contests for early renewal and for new member referrals.

May 1, 2024: Monthly education events now online and in-person Our monthly education events are offered in hybrid format — that is, both in-person and online via Zoom.

May 2, 2024: Manitoba government offers $300 rebate for security systems Security rebate to improve safety for Manitobans and provide savings.

May 4, 2024: Condos and capital project planning Considerations for deferring capital projects work because of construction cost inflation.

May 5, 2024: CCI Manitoba Facebook group for condo corporation presidents CCI Manitoba Presidents' Forum Facebook group is now active.

May 6, 2024: Preventive maintenance and inspections Addressing hidden damages in condominiums.

May 12, 2024: The importance of inspections and preventive maintenance Don't let this happen to your multi-family residential property.

May 13, 2024: Quality of condominiums units How does the situation in Manitoba compare to that in Toronto?

May 14, 2024: Grim prospects for owners of evacuated edmonton condo An exploration of the consequences of shoddy construction. When it all falls apart, the uphill battle for compensation.

May 16, 2024: New possibilities for aging in place You don’t have to move into a nursing home. There’s a better way.

June 6, 2024: City of Winnipeg Comprehensive Integrated Waste Management Strategy Review The City of Winnipeg is reviewing its plan for managing garbage and recycling. It wants your thoughts on the proposed recommendations as part of Phase 2 engagement.

June 30, 2024: Condos, Communication, Noise and Tribunals Here is an informative article about the difficulty in resolving noise problems in condos, in a case that ended up at the provincial tribunal.

July 2, 2024: Rebates and funding for electric vehicle (EV) charging systems Funding for electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure is now available through a new federal program.

July 2, 2024: Manitoba announces a rebate program for the purchase of electric vehicles The rebate will lower costs for families and help them switch to electric, say provincial ministers.

Alan Forbes is a director and vice-president of CCI Manitoba. He serves on the Membership Committee, the Education Committee and the Communications Committee.