Cooler Weather = Window Condensation = Mould

As the weather gets cooler and cooler, you may notice your windows developing that slick sheen of moisture. In many cases, it can be just a little bit of mist near the bottom of the window but in others, it can cover a large area and be a constant fixture. Beware – where there is…

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Asbestos, Mould Add to Controversial Project’s Woes

North Bay City council recently got a look at a highly anticipated report on the investigation into the renovations of the North Bay Memorial Gardens Arena. As the story unfolds, it’s becoming clear that planners didn’t properly budget for a large and complex project that ended up involving mould and asbestos removal – among many other unanticipated costs.

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Historic Property = Old Issues (Asbestos & Mould)

A landmark property in downtown Belleville, Ontario has suffered a string of bad luck that has ended in its demolition. The historic Hotel Quinte had fallen on hard times recently and was the subject of a bankruptcy proceeding – and a sharp drop in value. Its current owners paid $1.9 million, where it was valued at $7.9 million just five years ago.

Even before the sale, the bankruptcy receivers had to spend hundreds of thousands of dollars remediating the property. Alongside fire and electrical violations and a malfunctioning boiler – which has been known to cause fires – the work included fixing a leaking roof in the laundry room along with mould removal and asbestos remediation.

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