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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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?
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.
It’s no secret that Ontario is facing an affordable housing shortage. How does the housing crisis impact our communities and how can the community housing sector help mitigate its effects?
Taking time for oneself can seem like a big ask when you’re busy with work, your home life or any number of things you might be juggling, but self-care doesn’t have to be complicated. It’s helpful to think of self-care as simple habits you can adopt to keep yourself happy, healthy, and mentally sharp.
Studies show that practicing mindfulness can reduce stress in the workplace and help increase overall quality of life.
We spoke to Trish Tutton, Mindfulness Teacher and speaker at the 2019 ONPHA Conference, to find out more about mindfulness and its benefits.
It was a productive year for the association. See what we accomplished together with our members in 2019!
Find out more about who was honoured for their amazing work in the sector.
Myths about community housing exist, but they’re often wrong. We’ve compiled the top 5 here.
Integrated software can make life easier for non-profit housing providers. Learn how.
Justin Trudeau has a new minority government, but what does it mean for housing? What could happen to the National Housing Strategy?
Did you know that 2019 marks ONPHA’s 31st annual Conference? Whether you’re a Conference veteran who’s been...
Each night in Ontario, 12,000 people find themselves homeless. Across Canada, that number is 30,000. These...
