Ontario
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Ontario raising awareness for workplace ergonomics
Ontario workplace health and safety associations are hosting learning sessions, webinars and training events on ergonomic workplaces in October and November.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Joseph Brant Hospital’s new patient tower opens
The Michael Lee-Chin and Family Patient Tower at Burlington’s Joseph Brant Hospital officially opened on October 12, marking the end of construction season.
CondoBusiness
Ontario moves to reform new home warranties system
The Ontario government last week delivered on previously announced plans to introduce legislation to reform the province’s new home warranties system.
CondoBusiness
Province strengthens consumer protection with new rules: OREA
The government of Ontario has introduced legislation that, if passed, will implement North America-leading rules in the province around how real estate professionals can represent consumers.
CondoBusiness
The Condominium Authority of Ontario launches
In its first month, the Condominium Authority of Ontario (CAO) fielded 330 calls and 130 emails from condo directors, managers and owners.
CondoBusiness
Foreign buyer purchases fall in Greater Golden Horseshoe
According to new data from provincially collected tax information, home purchases by foreign buyers have fallen since the Fair Housing Plan was introduced.
CondoBusiness
Required upgrades to single-speed elevators lifted
The TSSA recently lifted the requirement to undertake certain upgrades to the controls of single-speed elevators, but it doesn’t mean building owners should abandon modernization.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Ontario grant to help fund new dialysis facility in Scarborough
Ontario is providing a grant to Scarborough and Rouge Hospital to help plan and construct a new dialysis facility as well as helping fund other programs.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
54 renovated schools to re-open in Ontario this fall
A total of 54 new or renovated schools will open in communities across Ontario in the coming months, providing better learning spaces for years to come.
CondoBusiness
Proposed reg details code of ethics for condo managers
A code of ethics for condo managers is now up for public comment after the release of proposed regulations under the Condominium Management Services Act.
CondoBusiness
Turning down the volume on noise complaints
Provincial authorities are preparing to introduce requirements relating to sound transmission due to deficiencies that could cut down on noise complaints.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Ontario funds local projects to reduce GHG pollution
Ontario is investing up to $100 million in local projects that aim to reduce GHG pollution by launching a program for municipalities across the province.
CondoBusiness
Tarion coverage for condo conversions anticipated in 2018
Tarion coverage for Ontario condo conversions is expected to become available at the beginning of 2018, according to a regulatory proposal.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Ontario invests in historic Massey Hall revitalization
Ontario is investing in the revitalization of Massey Hall, a popular cultural venue that has hosted many performances in its 123-year history.
CondoBusiness
Condominium Authority of Ontario adopts fees as proposed
Condo owners will pay a monthly fee of $1 per voting unit to fund services to be provided by the newly formed Condominium Authority of Ontario.
CondoBusiness
Peter Milczyn named Ontario’s new housing minister
Peter Milczyn, MPP for Etobicoke-Lakeshore, was sworn in as Ontario’s housing minister at a Queen’s Park ceremony this morning.
CondoBusiness
Countdown on to roll out of condo law reforms
The countdown to the roll out of changes to Ontario’s condo laws is on. Directors and owners will soon be able to call or email the Condominium Authority of Ontario (CAO).
