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To help slow the spread of COVID-19 transmission, housing providers have been operating with enhanced cleaning protocols to help protect the health and safety of tenants and staff. Some have been using fogging machines to augment regular cleaning routines. Read on to learn more about foggers and how they work. Read more of the article: Enhanced cleaning protocols and fogging machines
One of the tenants in our building has recently installed a camera for what they consider to be security purposes. Some of the other tenants have asked our building management to have the camera removed. Can we ask the tenant to remove their camera? Read more of the article: Ask Member Support: Tenant use of surveillance cameras
ONPHA has been busy throughout the summer advocating for sector sustainability and the need for adequate supports for providers, their staff, and tenants in response to COVID-19. Read on to catch up with our recent advocacy work. Read more of the article: ONPHA’s advocacy round-up
On September 17, 2020, the province tabled Bill 204 which would freeze residential rent increases for 2021 for the majority of rental units that are covered by the Residential Tenancies Act. Learn more about the impacts for housing providers. Read more of the article: Proposed rent increase freeze: Impacts for housing providers
We are releasing our Strategic Plan in a year of unprecedented challenges that have highlighted what those in our sector have long known to be true: a vibrant, innovative, sustainable community housing sector is crucial for maintaining a healthy society. Read on to learn more about ONPHA's 2020-2023 Strategic Plan. Read more of the article: Opening Doors Through Housing: ONPHA’s Strategic Plan
Across Canada, communities face housing shortages and homelessness crises as traditional building methods fail to meet society’s immediate needs. Read on to find out how modular construction can help provide solutions to the affordable housing shortage. Read more of the article: Building towards the future of affordable housing
Learn how supportive housing providers are adapting to meet the needs of their communities during COVID-19. Read more of the article: Providing tenant supports during COVID-19: provider practices
‘Our Future is Now’ is not just a Conference theme, it’s a statement that the work we do is necessary in creating healthy communities. Read on to learn more about the 2020 ONPHA Conference. Read more of the article: Our Future is Now: the 2020 ONPHA Conference
You bring specific experience and know-how to the table, but what do you gain from becoming a board member? Read on to discover some of the most compelling reasons to serve on a non-profit board. Read more of the article: 5 Reasons to Join a Non-Profit Board
Many non-profit housing providers consider having tenants on the board to be invaluable for the health of their organization. Read on to learn more about how to start planning for a tenant presence on your board. Read more of the article: Tenants on the board: benefits and challenges
