Governance
November 2, 2023 - Published by Grand River Chapter - Author(s): Maggie Matian
Happy Board, Happy Life!
A condominium’s Board of Directors play a significant and immeasurable role in the daily governance of a condominium corporation in Ontario. Board members are not only responsible for ensuring the corporation is well managed on behalf of all owners and residents, they are also responsible for ensuring that the corporation’s financial assets are secured and well managed.
Governance
September 14, 2023 - Published by Grand River Chapter - Author(s): Maggie Matian
Are You Ready For Your AGM?
Preparing for your condominium’s Annual General Meeting can cause a lot of stress for your management company, board, and unit owners if your past meetings have not gone so smoothly. In a room full of people you don’t know very much, discussing financial and intimate details of your condominium community can feel daunting, to say the least.
Condo Living
July 20, 2023 - Published by Grand River Chapter - Author(s): Maggie Matia
Why You Should Register as a Canadian Condominium Institute Member
What are reserve funds? Who funds them? Who audits them? What is a property manager and how do you contact one? Are you allowed to plant a garden in your yard? Did you even know you had to ask? Even seasoned condominium industry members need support and access to resources.
Condo Living
June 29, 2023 - Published by Grand River Chapter - Author(s): Maggie Matian
Podcast Review – Parties in Your Condo
The CCI Condo Podcast, presented by the Grand River Chapter, and hosted by Michelle Dyer, offers insight, perspective, and advice across all sectors of the condominium industry.
Condo Living
May 4, 2023 - Published by Grand River Chapter - Author(s): Maggie Matian
To Renew or Not to Renew – Read This First
So, you’re a condominium corporation or professional in the Grand River area, and you’re coming to the end of your yearly CCI membership.
Condo Living
April 27, 2023 - Published by Grand River Chapter - Author(s): Maggie Matian
Want to Learn More About the Condominium Community? Attend a Home Show!
It can be intimidating to approach condominium industry figures, such as real estate agents, property managers, or current owners, to get a sense of what it’s like living in a condominium community.
Condo Living
March 9, 2023 - Published by Grand River Chapter - Author(s): Maggie Matian
March Break in the Grand River Area
Arguably the second most-looked-forward-to time of the year. March Break. Whether your memories with March Break include a plane ride, or the best sleep-ins of your life, sometimes planning ahead makes sure you get the most out of your break.
Condo Living
February 2, 2023 - Published by Grand River Chapter - Author(s): Maggie Matian
Make Sure Your Winter is a Grand Ol’ Time
You can probably use one hand to count all the people you know who love the winter season. For the rest of us, finding the motivation to do any activities (regardless if they are indoors or outdoors) can feel like the world’s largest Band-Aid is being ripped off in slow motion.
Condo Living
January 26, 2023 - Published by Grand River Chapter - Author(s): Maggie Matian
Hands Up If You Know Where Your Agenda Is
Does anyone else feel like New Year’s was simultaneously yesterday AND six months ago? We’re currently in that dark period. After the December holidays, and before spring, when leaving the house is especially hard.
Condo Living
January 12, 2023 - Published by Grand River Chapter - Author(s): Maggie Matian
Warm Your Tummies This Winter with These Hot Recipes
Well, we certainly hyped up the snow piles this season, didn’t we? Though we didn’t get the 5-am-snow-shoveling-Mondays like we anticipated (drat!), we have been dipping in temperatures.
Condo Living
December 15, 2022 - Published by Grand River Chapter - Author(s): Maggie Matian
When Clutter Becomes a Problem
You may never even realize it’s happening. A couple of cell phone boxes kept in your closet, “just in case.” Take out containers that don’t make it into the trash bin. Electronics that no longer serve you but remain in a drawer.
Maintenance and Repairs
December 8, 2022 - Published by Grand River Chapter - Author(s): Maggie Matian
Keep Warm This Winter with These Fire Safety Tips
The time for sunshiny outdoor activities has passed, as winter is beginning to roll in. That means the end of BBQs, casual walks in the parks, and lengthy patio hangouts.
Environment - Climate Change
November 10, 2022 - Published by Grand River Chapter - Author(s): Maggie Matian
Understanding the Types of New Energy Available for Your Condo
The effects of greenhouse gasses on our climate are not new topics for discussion. However, in the spirit of doing our part for the community, there are areas that condominiums can look at to ease that greenhouse load.
Maintenance and Repairs
October 13, 2022 - Published by Grand River Chapter - Author(s): Maggie Matian
Thinking Ahead to Winter Maintenance? Better Start Early!
It’s only natural for Canadians to get suspicious about any “good” weather we receive in the fall. Sure, we’ll enjoy the above 20°C we’ve been gifted this first week in October, but we all know what’s only a few short weeks away.
Maintenance and Repairs
October 6, 2022 - Published by Grand River Chapter - Author(s): Maggie Matian
Preparing Your Condominium for the Fall
Yes, it’s true. After that hot, humid summer, the leaves are finally starting to change. With the autumn colours setting in, we as Canadians know that winter is just around the corner. What does this mean for condominiums?
Governance
September 1, 2022 - Published by Grand River Chapter - Author(s): Maggie Matian
UPDATE: Expiry Date – Temporary Online Meeting Provisions
If your condominium corporation has benefited from the temporary legislation that made it possible to hold all meetings virtually, then there is a deadline you should be made aware of.
Condo Living
August 18, 2022 - Published by Grand River Chapter - Author(s): Maggie Matian
What does being a CCI Grand River Chapter member mean?
When you’re new to any industry, looking at the networking and membership options can be daunting. Where do you start? What resources are available to you?
Governance
July 14, 2022 - Published by Grand River Chapter - Author(s): Maggie Matian
Board of Directors – From Interest to Election
Purchasing a unit inside a condominium means investing in a community. Part of that community investment involves regular communication with the condominium’s Board of Directors.
Condo Living
June 30, 2022 - Published by Grand River Chapter - Author(s): Maggie Matian
Vacations and Your Condominium
With July just around the corner, and the end of the school year finally making its way through Ontario, many will be looking to pack their bags and go for a change of scenery. Whether it be a town over for a quick weekend getaway, or a plane ride to a whole new time zone, there’s much to consider when leaving your condominium for any length of time.
Governance
June 23, 2022 - Published by Grand River Chapter - Author(s): Maggie Matian
How to Keep Your Board Members Happy
A condominium’s Board of Directors play a significant and immeasurable role in the daily governance of a condominium corporation in Ontario. Board members are not only responsible for ensuring the corporation is well managed on behalf of all owners and residents, they are also responsible for ensuring that the corporation’s financial assets are secured and well managed.
Condo Living
May 12, 2022 - Published by Grand River Chapter - Author(s): Maggie Matian
Reflections of a Condominium Owner – with Kathleen Schrumm
A condo owner of 27 years, Kathleen Schrumm reflects on her thoughts on being in the condominium industry.
Governance
May 5, 2022 - Published by Grand River Chapter - Author(s): Maggie Matian
Preparing For Your Annual General Meeting
Preparing for your condominium’s Annual General Meeting can cause a lot of stress for your management company, board, and unit owners if your past meetings have not gone so smoothly.
Condo Living
April 7, 2022 - Published by Grand River Chapter - Author(s): Maggie Matian
The Pros and Cons of Condo Living
Investing in a condo may seem like the right choice because of the price, but what really are the pros and cons of condo living?
Maintenance and Repairs
March 24, 2022 - Published by Grand River Chapter - Author(s): Maggie Matian
The “Shoulda, Coulda, Wouldas” of Condominium Repairs
By a show of hands, how many of us have ignored a simple repair, only for it to become a large, complicated pain later on?
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