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Condo News Article Index


Last updated: April 28, 2008

The following is a list of articles that have appeared in the Condo News from the past through to the present. Reprints of Condo News Issues are available at the cost of $5.00 each plus shipping to members only. This is the free version of the article index.  The subscriber version includes links to many of articles online.

Issue
Article
Author
Volume 2 2008
Feature Condo – Wellington Standard C.C. 103
WSCC 103 Board of Directors
Our Changing Environment
Nathan Heider
Hiring A Lawn Care Company
Nova Scotia Environment & Labor Library
Pesticides Part 1
Maria Finoro
Pesticides Part 2
Robert M. Mullin
Healthy Lawns

Condo Financing Options For An Environmental Retrofit
Graham Banks
Energy Retrofit
Lou Natale
Q & A Green Issues
Rick Gorka


Volume 1 2008
Sub Metering
Ron Danks
Renting Or Buying
Olev Edur
The View From Here – Leadership (final column)
Don Graves
Condo Insurance – Let Prudent Seniors Dictate
John Molnar
Odour Control – What Smells?
Tony Woods
Audit Reports
John M. Warren
CCI National Notes
Janice Pynn


Volume 4 2007
25 Year Anniversary Issue
Kim Coulter
Condo Security – originally published 1986
George Shirton
Government By The People – originally published 1995
Pen Smith
Farewell Marianne Hallas
Kim Coulter
The Foundations – History of the GHC
George Shirton
Covers Past – The Changing Look of The Condo News
Steve Warner
Welcome Theresa Place and Don Chown
Karen Reynolds
Niagara North C.C. No. 125 Winners of Feature Condo For The Year
Karen Reynolds
Q&A – Significant Accomplishments Over 25 Years?
Don Graves


Summer 2007
Feature Condo – Halton C.C. No. 46
Lena Valdes
Rebrand – Celebrating 25 years with a new logo
Steve Warner
Another Success Story – Human Rights Symposia

Energy Agreements
Mark Burtniak
Sub Meters – Legislation will mandate a smart meter for every unit
Andrew Hall
Sub Metering – Keeping all the lights on fairly
Robert M. Mullin


Spring 2007       
Feature Condo – Natalie Gardens (Wentworth Vacant Land C.C. No. 362)
Earla Smith
Voting – Rights, Requirements and Proxy Privileges      
J. Scott Galajda and Michael Clifton
Voting – Myths and Misconceptions       
Ron Danks
Making the Meeting – Successful and Effective Meetings 
Karen Reynolds
The View From Here – It's Showtime! (AGM)
Don Graves
The AGM – What does the Board need to do?
Karyn Sales


Winter 2007
Feature Condo – Morgan Village (Waterloo North C.C. 76)
Marilyn Lincoln
The View From Here – Management Doesn't Have To Be A Scary Word
Don Graves
Management Pains
Barry R. Scott
Pro Management – You Get What You Pay For
Raymond Wilson and Karen Reynolds
Self Management – It Might Be The Only Option
Marilyn Lincoln
Anniversary Dates Bulletin
Steve Warner
Insurance Perspective – The Need For a Standard Unit Bylaw  (reprinted to acknowledge correct author)
Judy Dawe
Remembering Roy – In Memoriam Roy Collins



Fall 2006
Feature Condo – Not This Time And Why Not?
Don Graves
Good Words – Heeding Professional Advice in Good Faith
Michael Clifton
Reserve Funds – So You Don't Think You Need A Reserve Fund
Kim Coulter
Section 98 – Consequences of Failing to Comply
Avril Lavalle and Michael Clifton
View From Here – What Happens If Boards Don't Abide By The Condo Act?
Don Graves
Good News – Hydro Security Deposits
Karen Reynolds
Insurance Perspective – The Need For a Standard Unit Bylaw
Avril Lavalle and Michael Clifton
Condo Act 98 – Act Non Compliance (Finances)
Tony Gatto


Summer 2006
Feature Condo – Glencourt Place Niagara North C.C.125
Peter Greco
Smart Metering
Jennifer Maunder
West Nile Virus
Kim Bryson
Insurance Trustees
Craig Robson
CCI National Semi Annual Conference

Conferences – Review of Condominium 2006
Don Graves
Membership Dues 2006/2007
Steve Warner
Alleging and Avoiding Fraud – Deceptive Directors, Dishonest Officers and Misleading Managers (Part 2 of 2)
Michael H. Clifton and Avril Lavallee


Spring 2006
Feature Condo – Station Square
Barbara and Don Smith
Director Fraud – Yes It Happens
Ron Danks
Fidelity Insurance – Dishonesty Requires The Best Policy
Mark Shedden
Dealing With Fraud – A Matter of Trust
Stephen McIntyre
Alleging and Avoiding Fraud  – Deceptive Directors, Dishonest Officers and Misleading Managers (Part 1 of 2)
Michael Clifton
The View From Here – The Art of Condo Living
Don Graves


Winter 2006
Feature Condo – The Olympia
Maria Desforges
Demographic Shift – Aging Neighbours
Allen M. Turek
Aging Residents – Change Is Inevitable
Denise Lash
The Noise Issue – Knowing What To Do About It (And More)
Avril Lavalle
The Golden Years – Tulips In The Sprint
Catherine Olsiak
Committees & Volunteers – Don't Let The Tail Wag The Dog
Barry Widman
The View From Here – The Value of a Conference
Don Graves
Cruise Night and AGM



Fall 2005
Feature Condo  –  Tyandaga Mews (Halton C.C. 32)
Don Graves
Golden Nugget  – Tenant Problems And How To Deal With Them
Ron Danks
Human Rights – A Procedural Roadmap To Complaints
John Wigle
Human Rights – Human Rights And You
Ron Danks
The Building Envelope
Kim Coulter
The View From Here – This Guy Is A Condo Owner
Don Graves


Summer 2005
Feature Condo – River Walk (Waterloo Standard Condominium Corporation No. 402)
Don Fanstone
Golden Nugget – Making Board Decisions
Ron Danks
Condo Hold-em – What Beats What In The Game Of Condo Poker
Ron Danks
Changes to Condo Governing Documents
Craig Robson
Tax Letter/Petition For Condominium Tax Equality
Ron Danks
The View From Here – You Might Be A Condo Owner If …
Don Graves
Other Laws
Ron Danks


Spring 2005
Feature Condo – Admiral's Walk
Gord Wonnick
Electricity Security Deposits
Warren D. Kleiner & Miller Thompson
Golden Nugget – Chairing Your AGM
Ron Danks
Hydro Security Deposits for Condominium Corporations
Janice Pynn
Garbage Collection – Condo Owners To Get Pick-Up Like Everyone Else
Michael Allan Marion
Section 98 Agreements – Are There Alternatives?
Ron Danks
Utility Conservation – Upgrades Must Still Comply With Condo Act
Ron Danks
Tax Letter/Petition For Condominium Tax Equality
Ron Danks
The View From Here – You Might Be A Condo Owner If …
Don Graves
Recladding – Practical Considerations
Bob Vertatschitsch
Westraybill – Contractor Conduct
Craig Robson


Winter 2005
Feature Condo – Tyandaga Mews (Halton C.C. 32)
Don Graves
Condo Pools – Lifeguard Requirements
Avril Lavallee
Congratulations Maria Finoro (RCM Member of The Year)
Karen Reynolds
Golden Nugget – Sec 97/98  Changes to Common Elements
Ron Danks
Standard Units – Definitions and Deductible Issues
Craig Robson
Protocol Program Responds To Insurance Industry Concerns
Karen Reynolds
Form 14 – Notices of Lien To Owner
Craig Robson
Unit Boundaries – Effects, Creation, Definitions and Deductibles
Craig Robson
Parking – Peeves and Pointers (Part 2)
Maria Finoro


Fall 2004
Feature Condo – River Ridge (Wellington Condominium Corporation No. 41)
Karen Reynolds
Insurance Basics – What Do Owners Insure?
Craig Robson
Golden Nugget – Rules and Their Enforcement
Steve Warner
Parking – Peeves and Pointers (Part 1)
Maria Finoro
The New Condo Act & Phased Condos
Eric Sanderson
Communication
Don Graves
Tax Letter To MPPs
Ron Danks
Meet The Press – Making The News
Ron Danks
DIY (Do It Yourself) Directors – The Good, Bad and Ugly
Ron Danks
Proxies – A Change To The Procedures
Craig Robson


Summer 2004
Feature Condo – Brant Condominium Corporation 30
Karen Reynolds
CCI National Semi Annual Conference
Karen Reynolds
Aquatic Facilities – Safety and Training
Ken Tomihiro
Golden Nugget – Performance Audits
Steve Warner
Organics – Alternative Lawn Care Therapies
Julian Holmes
Environment – Pest Management & Public Health
Kim Bryson
Parking – Allocation in Condominiums
Craig Robson
Parking – Towing and Self Help
Craig Robson


Spring 2004
Feature Condo – Twenty Place
Karen Reynolds
Insurance – What do owners insure?
Craig Robson
Golden Nuggets – Meeting Tips
Ron Danks
Sec 47(2) Information
Craig Robson
Bill C-45 Negligence may mean jail
Ron Danks
Update on Hydro Increases
Karen Reynolds
2004 Membership Dues
Karen Reynolds
Reserve Fund Studies – Board Responsibilities
Kim Coulter


Winter 2004
Feature Condo – Pier 12 (Halton C.C. 150)
Karen Reynolds

Arbitrating Condo Related Issues        
John A. Kilgour
Golden Nuggets – Rules Awareness
Ron Danks
Practical Guide To Condo Mediation
Tom Lanczi
What The Act Says – Mediation
Ron Danks
You Asked Us – What Is An Agreement To Mediate?
Heather Bullock
What Happens At Mediation        
David Alexandor
Ray Wilson – FCCI Award
Karen Reynolds


Fall 2003
Your Balcony Is Your Safe Haven … But is it really ?
Michele Farley

Fire And Condos
Ben Rotsma
Golden Nugget – Disaster Planning
Karen Reynolds
Children's Play Spaces and Equipment
Belanger Engineering
Why Everyone Wants To Be On Board
Craig Robson
Life Safety And Other Rules to Reduce Insurance Claims
Craig Robson
Life Safety In Condos
Ron Patten


Summer 2003
Feature Condo – The Granary (Halton C.C. 137)
Karen Reynolds

Reserve Funds – Establishment & Use of Reserve Funds
Craig Robson
Golden Nuggets – West Nile Virus
Karen Reynolds
Insurance Appraisals For Condominium Corporations
Chetan Thakore
Reserve Fund Studies – Director Obligations
Ron Danks
You Asked Us – Reserve Fund Study Questions
Ron Danks, Karen Reynolds, Ray Wilson, Kim Coulter and Melody Wong
More Than Meets The Eye – The Anatomy of Sound Masonry Veneer Walls
Kim Coulter
Condo Capers
Karen Reynolds
Are Your Reserve Fund Contribution Increases Reasonable
Tom Park


Spring 2003
Feature Condo – The Oaks  (Halton C.C. 214)
Karen Reynolds

Director Manager Fraud
Craig Robson
Loathing The Unusable Balcony
Janet Milne, John Young
Golden Nuggets – The Condominium Newsletter
Karen Reynolds
Knowing The Facts … (Occupational Health & Safety Act)
Clarence S. Dungey
Reserve Funds and Insurance
Mark Shedden
Congratulations Ron Danks
Karen Reynolds
Rules
Michael H. Clifton
You Asked Us – Election of Board Members
Steve Warner


Winter 2002
Feature Condo – Dufferin Place (Niagara South C.C. 28)
Karen Reynolds

Fire Alarm Upgrades Causing Confusion
Ben Rotsma
Developing Community Standards – Rules & Enforcement
Ron Danks
Landlord Obligations
Karen Reynolds
The Requisitioned Meeting
Karen Reynolds
Pre Liens and Liens After The First Year
Craig Robson
Income Tax Filings
Lorraine Stillaway
CCI National – Annual General Meeting 2002
Ron Danks
CCI Facts And Figures
Karen Reynolds
CCI GHC – Annual General Meeting 2002
Kim Coulter


Fall 2002
Feature Condo – Harbourview (Halton C.C. 191)
Karen Reynolds

Condominium Conversions
Kim Coulter
Golden Nuggets – The Invisible Director
Karen Reynolds
Abstaining From A Vote – Some Misconceptions
Ron Danks
Long Term Financing For Condominium Corporations
Robin Scott
Condominium Soup
Shirley MacPherson
Hot Tubs – Chief Coroner Issues Safety Recommendations
William Lucas
Mortgagee Voting
Craig Robson


Summer 2002
Feature Condo – Foxboro Green (Waterloo C.C. 261)
Karen Reynolds

Golden Nuggets – Dealing With Apathy
Karen Reynolds
Good-Bye George
Ron Danks
Amalgamation
Craig Robson
News From National – Welcome Two New Chapters
Ron Danks
Standard Unit Definition
Craig Robson
Waste Management Systems – Three Degrees of Separation
Jason Tower


Spring 2002
Feature Condo – The Sands (H.C.C. 207)
Karen Reynolds

Boilers, Machinery, Pressure Vessels and Motor Vehicles Insurance
Craig Robson
Proxies & Powers of Attorney
Craig Robson
Swimming Pools & Condominium Corporations
Ron Danks
Golden Nuggets – The issue 'standard unit by-laws'
Karen Reynolds
Some Issues on Insurance Deductibles and Standard Units
Craig Robson
Reserve Fund Studies
Kim Coulter
In Memoriam Penman H. Smith (1911-2002)
Ron Danks
Owner Occupants
Craig Robson


Winter 2002
Feature Condo – Hayhurst Village Condominium
Karen Reynolds

Announcement Ron Danks Appointed President of CCI National
Karen Reynolds
President's Message
Kim Coulter
Condominium Act 1998 – Mediation and Mediation Agreements
Ron Danks
Kids in Condos
Marilyn Lincoln
Mill Run Condos – Large Scale Recycling Made Easy
Bill Dickson
Reserve Funds, Accounts and Investment
Craig Robson
Changes to the Common Elements – Section 98 Agreements
Ron Danks
Owner Occupant Elected Directors – Just Who Are These Guys
Ron Danks
Steve Warner Receives Distinguished Service Award
The Board
FAQ – Proxies for Annual General Meetings – Election of Board Members & Owner Occupied Position
Steve Warner


Fall 2001
Feature Condo – Mill Run NNCC 32
Bill Dickson

Performance Audits
Kim Coulter
Status Certificates – The Condominiun Act 1998
Craig Robson
The Condominium Act 1998 – Mediation and Mediation Agreements
Ron Danks
FAQ (Email from our Website) – On Parking
Steve Warner


Summer 2001
Feature Condo – King's Point, Niagara-on-the-Lake NNCC 141
Robin Clay

Ten Questions on Reserve Fund Studies re Condo Act 1998
Kim Coulter
Condominium By Laws re Condo Act 1998
Ron Danks
Landscape News Summer 2001
Roy Hummel
Notice of Lien re Condo Act 1998
Ron Danks
Kings Point Embraces Their INTRANET
Steve Warner
Dealing with the Root of the Problem
Marc Nutford


Spring 2001
New Condo Act Arrives


A Salute To Condominium Directors
Marilyn Lincoln
Condominium Confidential
Ron Danks
Reporting an Insurance Claim
Mark Shedden
From a Director's Perspective
William Dickson
Opportunities for Energy Savings
Tom Lanczi
New Huronia Chapter Forging Ahead

The New Condominium Act – Directors Duties and Obligations
Ron Danks


Winter 2001
Chapter Of The Year


Creating an Effective Investment Plan
Russell G. Bennett
Borrowing A Necessary Evil … Sometimes
Ron Danks
Special Assessments – General Budget Procedure
Craig Robson
Outdoor Fireplaces and Chimineas
Burlington Fire Department
Reviewed The Condo Directors & Managers Course
Steve Warner
Auditors and The Audit Process
Don McWhinnie


Fall 2000
Condominium Act Delayed Again
Ron Danks

Condominiums Across The Country

South of the Border

Corporate Records and The Condominium Act 1998
Ron Danks
Status Certificates and The Condominium Act 1998
Craig Robson
The Interior Strata Owners Association
Deborah Howes
Condominium 2000

Prescription Pets
Don Kramer
Condominium 2000 Trade Show Participants
Joan Sanders


May 2000
Better Buildings – Exterior Wall Rehabilitation And Performance Improvements
Canada Mortgage & Housing

Acquisition of Accurel Management Fuels Growth of Greenwin

Indemnity Agreements
Ron Danks
Eight Steps in the Indemnity Agreement Process
Ron Danks
Condo Alterations – What's a Board of Directors to do?
Ralph Brook
Smoke Alarms Still Save Lives
Burlington Fire Department
Changes to Common Elements, Assets & Services with Condominium Act 1998
Craig Robson
More Than Meets The Eye – The Anatomy of Sound Masonry Veneer Walls
Kim Coulter


March 2000
Arbitration is Coming
David Alexandor

Remedies Today and with the New Act (Section 132)
Craig Robson
Condo Conflict Capers & Mediation
Heather Bullock
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Ron Danks


December 1999
Fire Code Changes
Ben Rotsma

Unruly AGM – A Property Managers Perspective

CCI Golden Horseshoe Chapter Report
Karen Reynolds
Ontario Caucus Report

Message from the President
Ron Danks
George Shirton Distinguished Service Award
The Board
New Condominium Act Still On Track

CCI Annual General Meeting (National)
The Board
The Condominium Act 1998 – Directors
Ron Danks
The Condominium Act 1998 – Owner's Meetings
Ron Danks
Practical Tips for Calling and Conducting Owner's Meetings
Ron Danks


August 1999
Enclosing Balconies
Kim Coulter

The Condominium Act 1998 and Insurance

Roof Ice Dams
Joe Sartor
CCI Seminars Reviewed

Risk Management
Ron Danks


March 1999
CCI Leads the Way! – Bill 38 Receives Third Reading and Royal Assent
Ron Danks

End of an Era
George Shirton
Pen Line
Pen Smith