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We caught up with some of our past ONPHA Award recipients to see how winning their awards impacted them organizationally and on a personal level. Read on to hear what they had to say. Read more of the article: A check-in with past ONPHA Award Winners
News happens fast these days. Hour-by-hour, day-by-day, the coronavirus epidemic alters how governments and the sector acts. Read on to catch up on news you may have missed. Read more of the article: In case you missed it: April 9, 2020
Spring has officially arrived, and this particular spring comes with a unique set of challenges. Many community housing providers are finding it difficult to maintain services due to reduced staff availability and the need to work under the constraints of social distancing protocols. Read on to learn about some of the important tasks you may be able to get started on, even with reduced staffing. Read more of the article: Get your buildings ready for spring!
As the global community continues to reel from the COVID-19 pandemic, Ontario’s provincial government laid out a reduced budget on March 25, 2020. These measures are just "phase one" of the province's fiscal actions, Premier Ford told journalists earlier in the week. Read on to find out how community housing providers will be impacted. Read more of the article: Ontario’s economic and fiscal update: what it means for you
Across Canada, the COVID-19 pandemic is seeing most non-essential personnel work from home where possible. Those who are used to working from home occasionally will find that switching over to full-time remote work requires some adjustment. Read on to get tips for working remotely. Read more of the article: Maintaining productivity and well-being while working from home
Whether you’re looking to gain skills and knowledge to help you in your current role or to move into a new position, it’s important to make time to build new expertise and give your existing knowledge a tune-up. Get tips on how to make time for professional development opportunities. Read more of the article: Making time for professional development
Bed bugs are one of the most challenging issues a property manager can face in their day-to-day operations. What happens when you think you may have a bed bug infestation? Where do you start? Read more of the article: Bed bugs: identification and treatment
We have few opportunities to influence how government and developers operate. However, community consultations offer a chance to make a direct impact on property development in our communities. Find out more about how to prepare for and get involved in community consultations. Read more of the article: The advocates’ guide to effective community consultations
So your organization is finally on Twitter. Great! You’re now plugged in to one of the largest social networking platforms in the world, with limitless opportunities to build awareness and new connections. Now what? Read more of the article: Five things to post on your non-profit’s Twitter account
I am having an issue with odours coming from a unit in the building I manage. The smell of cat urine is extremely pervasive even in the hallway outside this unit – it’s overpowering even when you’re just walking past. I am keen to respect the tenant’s rights, but I have received numerous complaints from others about the odour. Read more of the article: Ask member support: Odours affecting tenants’ right to reasonable enjoyment
