Canada Condo, Strata & HOA News

Regina condo owners down in the dumps over food and yard waste program (SK)

Last Wednesday, city council approved the bylaw amendments that will allow the program to get going. The city is expecting…

11 months ago

Growing calls to extend B.C.’s heat-pump rebates to condos to keep vulnerable residents cool

Two years after a deadly heat dome killed more than 600 people in British Columbia, efficient cooling devices remain out…

11 months ago

Condo Smarts: Restrictive bylaws don’t always pan out (BC)

Dear Tony: Our strata corporation has a set a minimum of 30 days for any rentals, otherwise they will be…

11 months ago

Palliative dog permitted to live final days in condo with family after being threatened with eviction (ON)

It is not a decision meant to set condo precedent, but all the matters is Nikita will be allowed to…

11 months ago

Equal inconvenience rules in Vernon strata battle over security gate (bc)

A judge has ruled equality in inconvenience is key in a dispute between neighbouring strata corporations in Vernon.   BC Supreme…

11 months ago

Calgary condo complex on the hook for road repairs after litigation with developer (AB)

Acondo complex in the city's southeast is facing significant costs for upgrades and repairs to a privately-owned access road, and…

11 months ago

Condo Smarts: Failed windup results in major repairs (BC)

Dear Tony: In 2019 our strata corporation investigated the possibility of selling our property, with little success. Even with a…

11 months ago

Provincial funding for EV charging stations runs out, leaving stratas in limbo (BC)

A provincial program that offered savings of up to $5,000 on the installation of electric vehicle charging stations in homes…

11 months ago

‘Doesn’t make sense’: Condo board, resident embroiled in flag flap (ON)

“Approximately two weeks ago, I installed a Canadian flag upon the clear glass railing of my balcony," he said. "I…

11 months ago

Northwest Calgary sinkhole leaves community association without water (AB)

A community association in northwest Calgary is out of water after a sinkhole appeared on Friday.  On Monday, the Silver…

11 months ago