Hamilton has a reputation as an industrial town, but it has plenty of sights to see and lots to offer everyone. Read on to learn more about what the Hammer has to offer and just a few of our favourite places/areas around the city.
Moving away from home for the first time can be both exhilarating and intimidating at the same time but it does not have to be. Renting is the first choice for most newly independent people. Make sure you understand the Landlord and Tenant Act so you know your rights.
On Friday June 6, 2014, Effort Trust employees and associates within all the departments joined together to raise money and awareness for the Heart & Stroke Foundation by riding the "BIG BIKE".
Canada Day!
Break out your red and white, it's Canada Day! There are so many ways to celebrate in your city that you might not be able to fit it in all in one day!
With the end of school and the start of summer, for many that means camping season begins. If you are an outdoor enthusiast that likes to explore this great country of ours, here are some tips for making your camping experience a fun and safe trip.
It may have been a long and tough winter, but the summer solstice of 2014 is finally here and with it, the longest day of the year!
ather's Day 2014 weekend Is Sky Fest! Here in Hamilton, Ontario, we like to take to the sky on Father's Day. If you are looking for a way to spoil dad this weekend (as we are sure he is IMPOSSIBLE to buy for) you have a couple of original options involving cool airplanes old and new.
There are many reasons why renting an apartment may be a wise decision. In today's posting, we take a look at a few of the reasons why renting is a great option for many people.
Did you remember that Mother's day is just around the corner? Yes, Sunday, May 11th is almost here! What does your mother mean to you?
Today is April Fools Day and it is celebrated as a day when people play practical jokes on each other. The jokes and their victims are known as "April fools". What a strange holiday to celebrate...after all what other holiday asks us to play tricks and dupe our unsuspecting friends and acquaintances?
The first International Women's Day was observed on March 19, 1911. In 1977 following the long-standing movements for women to participate equally in society, the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed a day for women's rights and international peace. Following the United Nations' lead, Canada chose March 8 as International Women's Day.
The Sochi Olympics is the first Olympics in the Russian Federation since the breakup of the USSR. The USSR was the host nation for the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow.
he Hamilton General Hospital's Burn Unit is one of two in Ontario. Burns are one of the most devastating forms of trauma. It is essential for patients with serious burns to have immediate and specialized, expert care in order to minimize the severity of injury.
Last night, as the stroke of midnight rolled across the world's time zones, people gathered in private and took to the streets to celebrate the arrival of the New Year, 2014. Fireworks erupted from Sydney to Hamilton, and revelers gathered to raise a glass, to make resolutions, and to wish each other a "Happy New Year!"
Ready to decorate your apartment for the holiday season? Come on…unleash your creative spirit and realize the full potential of holiday decorating for your home at Effort Trust. Here are a few low-cost options that can brighten your apartment:
The first Grey Cup game was held on December 4, 1909 when the University of Toronto Varsity Blues defeated the Parkdale Canoe Club 26–6 before 3,800 fans. They retained the trophy in the following two years, defeating the Hamilton Tigers in 1910 and the Toronto Argonauts in 1911.
November is the 11th month of the year and one of four months with a length of 30 days (quick...what are the other 3?). November was the ninth month of the ancient Roman calendar and has retained its name from the Latin novem meaning nine. Effort Trust thought it would be fun to put together some other interesting tidbits about November.
On Remembrance Day, November 11, 2013, Hamilton will honour and remember our veterans, and all who served Canada during war, armed conflict and peace. In Hamilton, Veterans will gather across the city in different locations to recognize the annual Remembrance Day Ceremonies.
Throughout the world the poppy is associated with the remembrance of those who died in order that we may be free. Are you aware of the reason how and why the poppy became the symbol of remembrance?
Movember is an annual, month-long event involving the growing of moustaches during the month of November to raise awareness of prostate cancer and other male cancer and associated charities. The Movember Foundation runs the Movember charity event, housed at Movember.com. The goal of Movember is to "change the face of men's health."
With All Hallows' Eve upon us, a number of us around Effort Trust got together and started discussing what we thought were the best candies to hand out to all those trick-or-treaters that will be knocking at our doors. This list may cause some controversy because it's a bit biased, but here are our top 10 choices:
For young children, Halloween night is one of the best of the year. But trick-or-treating can be dangerous if kids and parents aren’t careful. Take a look at some of these trick-or-treating tips before heading out. All of us here at Effort Trust hope you have a fun-filled Halloween.
Effort Trust is a proud sponsor and supporter of Wellwood. Wellwood is dedicated to helping people live well with cancer and offers supportive care programs to individuals diagnosed with cancer, their family, friends, caregivers and health care providers.
Fire Prevention Week runs October 6 – 12, 2013. This year’s theme is “Prevent Kitchen Fires and Get Cooking with Fire Safety!“
The month of October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Please join the many employees, friends and families of the Effort Trust Community in taking a moment to celebrate the lives of the beautiful souls this disease has taken from us and to applaud those who have conquered and survived.
Effort Trust and it's staff have been big supporters of the Big Bike Ride for the Heart & Stroke Foundation over the years. This year was an exceptionally outstanding year for Effort Trust in support of this event. This year was a milestone for the Heart and Stroke Foundation celebrating its 20th Anniversary.
At Effort Trust, your feedback is important to us as we strive to improve our services and overall customer experience. This year, we launched our new website www.effortrentals.com and we have worked hard to design a site that is user friendly and functional. As part of our newly designed website we created an interactive Contact Us Page.
While many now use the long weekend to squeeze in one last camping trip or to relax at the cottage. For others that means plenty of closed stores and the inevitable boredom of being stuck with nothing to do during the long weekend. Fear not! The good news is that restaurants and plenty of attractions will remain open and plenty of fun to be found.
It is time for a new school year. With Summer winding down, many of here at Effort Rentals are getting our kids and ourselves ready! Buying notebooks and scoping out sales is the easy part. There are many other things that you can do as well to help make the transition from summer to school a little easier:
The Winona Peach Festival kicks off this weekend! Ranked in the ‘Top 10′ must see festival in Ontario by Festival and Events Ontario, the popular festival is one of the largest free-admission family fairs in Ontario with events and displays for everyone! You can bet many of us from Effort Rentals will be there.
We have a beautiful long weekend ahead of us and all of us here at Effort Rentals are thrilled that the weather looks like it is going to be sunny and warm. In addition to enjoying the sunshine, having lots of fun and perhaps seeing a fireworks show in Hamilton and the surrounding area, here's a list of activities we've found to help you get out to and have fun:
With Mother's Day just around the corner (Sunday, May 12th), Effort Trust Apartment Rentals thought it would be a great idea to ask a few mom's what Mother's Day means to them. Here is what they had to say:
In May 1997, the CURE Foundation inaugurated NATIONAL DENIM DAY as its main fundraiser. This event is held annually on the Tuesday following Mother's Day. For the past several years, Effort Trust and its employees have supported this incredible movement!
Those of us here at Effort Rentals are looking forward to getting out and enjoying some of the great events and attractions that are happening in the area this long weekend. For those of you living at our Prospect Street Apartment building in Burlington or at one of our many apartments in Hamilton, here are some fun things to do in your area this long weekend:
For the past 11 Years, the Spring H.O.P.E. (Housing Owners and People Everywhere) Food Drive has become one of the largest door-to-door food drive efforts in the country and food banks rely heavily on our participation to meet their targets.
March Break is upon us, and this year Hamilton’s finest attractions and sites are pulling out all the stops to keep you and your family busy during the break. Here is a list of major events & camps hosted during March Break 2013. All of us here at Effort Trust and Effort Trust Apartment Rentals hope you have a fun-filled March Break.
Here at Effort Trust Apartment Rentals, winter is quickly approaching. With the start of falling snow and icy roads upon us, now is the time to prepare your car for the winter. The winter months can get really cold and are a frustrating time for a car to break down, so follow these few tips to help keep your car running smoothly:
Do you think only home owners need insurance? Think again! There are some misconceptions about renter's insurance. Here at Effort Trust Apartment Rentals, we hope the following will help to clear those misconceptions up and help you make a decision that could save you money in the end:
It's always exciting to move into a new apartment and when you decide to live in an Effort Trust Apartment Rental in Hamilton, Dundas, or Kitchener-Waterloo, you will always be close to everything you need. Whether it's your first apartment, or you are moving into a new rental, Effort Trust has compiled a list of items you'll need.
