The Blog at Effort Trust

October 20, 2020

Scenic Apartments and Helvetia Apartments - Winners of the Hamilton Trillium Award 2020

To see more pictures of the buildings visit our website: https://www...

May 22, 2020

Happy Birthday Maria!

Congratulations to Maria, one of our tenant in an Effort Trust building, who celebrated her...

February 21, 2020

San Valentine ‘s Celebration in Barlake Apts.

San Valentine 's Celebration in Barlake Apts. (85 Barlake Ave.) More than 27...

January 10, 2020

HDAA Dinner Meeting:

Marvin Ryder was the Guest Speaker on The Hamilton & District Apartment Association (HDAA)...

December 23, 2019

UGLY SWEATER DAY

UGLY SWEATERS... WHAT FUN! Our Holiday Breakfast included a contest of the Ugliest Sweater,...

December 9, 2019

MAC Awards Gala

The Federation of Rental Housing Providers of Ontario (FRPO) held their Awards Gala...

December 2, 2019

NEIGHBOUR2NEIGHBOUR

Once again, Effort Trust is participating in the Neighbour2Neighbour Food Drive. Every year,...

November 11, 2019

Remembrance Day

Today we remember our fallen soldiers and their sacrifice to our Country.

October 31, 2019

HAPPY HALLOWEEN

HAVE A FABOOLOUS HALLOWEEN! The Effort Trust Family wishes you a Sweet and Safe Halloween...

October 25, 2019

KICKING CANCER’S BUTT

On October 20th, 2019, for the 15th year in a row, Effort Trust took part in the 'KICKING CANCER'S...

October 17, 2019

A Mental Health Morning

On Thursday, October 10th, 2019, Effort Trust were proud Sponsors at 'A Mental Health...

October 2, 2019

Thanksgiving

The fall season is here and it brings a time to reflect on all that we have to be thankful for...

May 6, 2019

Paint The Town Red

PAINT THE TOWN RED CIRQUE DE LA MUSIQUE Effort Trust staff attended the Annual...

April 18, 2019

Special Olympics

FRIDAY, APRIL 12, 2019 HAPPY TO JOIN IN FOR A GREAT CAUSE! Some...

March 4, 2019

Bowling Night

Beat the Winter Blues Bowling Night! A fun night enjoyed by Effort Trust employees at...

February 27, 2019

HOLLYWOOD GLAM GALA

HOLLYWOOD GLAM GALA An evening of glamour and giving back was enjoyed by Effort Trust employees...

January 3, 2019

Healthy Living

Happy and Healthy Apartment Living in the Winter Months Do you live in an apartment, a condo, or...

December 7, 2018

TICKET GIVEAWAY

As you may be aware, the Hamilton Bulldogs...

November 21, 2018

Winter Blues

Winter is almost here! As the days get shorter and the nights get colder, we could all use a little...

November 1, 2018

November

November - "Did You Know?" In Ireland, November 1 is regarded as the first day of...

October 26, 2018

Trick Or Treat! Safety First!

Just a friendly reminder from Effort Trust this upcoming week to be mindful of the many...

October 1, 2018

Happy Turkey Day!

With Thanksgiving weekend only a week away it is sure to be a busy one. Whether you are planning to...

September 4, 2018

Back to School

Welcome Back to School! As parents and guardians it's an exciting time, sending off...

August 15, 2018

Dundas Cactus Festival

What are you doing this weekend? How about going to a festival? How about supporting local...

August 1, 2018

August

FUN FACTS ABOUT AUGUST Birthstone = Peridot Fruit & Vegies for the Month = Peaches,...

July 12, 2018

Staying Cool

Trying to stay cool and on budget, why not take the kids to the local spray pads. "Spray...

June 19, 2018

Big Bike

THE BIG BIKE! A very big CONGRATS goes out once again to the dedicated employees of Effort...

May 22, 2018

#BULLDOGSASSEMBLE!RESULTS

Thank you to the 32 staff members that participated in the vote today. Here are the...

May 18, 2018

#BULLDOGSASSEMBLE!

Recently, Effort Trust had the privilege of handing out a total of 400 Hamilton...

May 17, 2018

NATIONAL DENIM DAY

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THOSE WHO PARTICIPATED IN NATIONAL DENIM DAY THIS WEEK! "In...

May 9, 2018

#BULLDOGSASSEMBLE

Today, Effort Trust had the privilege of handing out a total of 400 Hamilton...

April 24, 2018

Run For Women

Did you know? 1 in 8 Canadian women will suffer from depression at some point in her...

April 12, 2018

“Jersey Day”

In support of the Broncos families affected by the accident on Friday the Effort Trust family...

April 2, 2018

Autism Awareness

Today, April 2, is World Autism Awareness Day. As most of you know, I am the mother of two Autistic...

March 20, 2018

Spring Has Sprung

Spring has officially sprung and although it might not feel like it yet, what better time to give...

March 1, 2018

Mental Well-Being

Mental health is a topic that we as a society are slowly being encouraged to speak out about and I...

November 3, 2017

Movember

Ladies and Gentlemen; it's officially Movember……. Whether you are a sports fan...

October 31, 2017

Happy Halloween

HAVE A SAFE AND HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!

October 13, 2017

AGH BMO World Film Festival

Welcome to Hamilton, where you will find cultures and traditions from all over the world. How...

September 15, 2017

Kid Friendly Home

TEN STEPS TO CREATING A KID-FRIENDLY HOME – IN YOUR APARTMENT 1. Cut the clutter...

August 31, 2017

Locke Street Festival

What are you doing next Saturday? How about going to a festival? How about supporting...

July 19, 2017

Fire Safety Tips

Every fire is dangerous. But you can survive if you know what to do. Ask...

June 14, 2017

The BIG BIKE

Heart & Stroke BIG BIKE On Friday June 9, 2017, Effort Trust employees and associates within...

May 19, 2017

Denim Day!

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THOSE THAT PARTICIPATED IN NATIONAL DENIM DAY THIS WEEK! "In...

May 9, 2017

Fundraising Concert = Success

Pride rings out once again within the Effort Trust family! This time in the form of a song. After a...

April 28, 2017

Day of Mourning - April 28

Today we remember all those who lost their lives or have been injured in the workplace and strive...

March 31, 2017

Smoke Detectors

Spring Is Here! Have you tested your in-suite smoke detector yet? Please report any deficiencies...

February 28, 2017

Apartment Hunting

Looking for an apartment? Don't know where to start? Here are some tips to get you into the unit of...

January 13, 2017

A Special Thank You

December 22, 2016

Leaving Is Never Easy!

Mama bear has left the cave and her cubs are a little sadder today! It seems we are bidding...

December 9, 2016

Fire Safety

Apartment Building Safety Tips Every fire is dangerous. But you can survive if you...

November 25, 2016

Citykidz

Once again The Effort Trust Company along with the Law Office of Weisz, Rocchi and Scholes have...

November 18, 2016

Retirement

We said "see you later" to a friend today. Gone from Effort Trust but never to be...

November 4, 2016

Movember

Look out ladies and gents; it's officially Movember……. Whether you are a...

October 31, 2016

Happy Halloween

Wanted to share this year once again; "With Halloween upon us, please keep in mind, a lot of...

October 1, 2016

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

"[The] Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation is a leading community–driven organization in Canada...

September 16, 2016

Decorating Apartment Units

With September here, it's back to school for many of the tenants within The Effort...

August 12, 2016

Left Handers' Day

International Left Hander's Day was first celebrated on August 13, 1976...

July 22, 2016

Questions Frequently Asked

Answers to Common Questions Asked by Potential Renters of Effort Trust; Q. How do I...

July 8, 2016

Vacation VS Stay-cation

Would you like to be on a lounger with your feet in the sand, in front of an ocean, sipping...

July 1, 2016

BEAT THE SUMMER HEAT

Beat the Heat this Summer Without A/C Tap Into Water's Refreshing Effects Water will cool...

June 24, 2016

Heart & Stroke

CONGRATULATIONS EFFORT TRUST CHAMPIONS! A note from the Heart and Stroke...

June 17, 2016

Father's Day

Happy Father's Day to all you dads out there. Whether you were blessed biologically or otherwise,...

May 11, 2016

#GETLOUD

#GETLOUD Mental health, now that's a loaded topic. I have varying degrees of experience with...

May 6, 2016

Mother's Day

Mother's Day This means so many things to so many people. Some celebrate by letting mom relax...

May 2, 2016

Mental Health Week

Effort Trust Proudly Supports Mental Health Week May 2-8, 2016 "CMHA's Mental Health Week is...

April 15, 2016

Apartment Spring Cleaning

Apartment Spring Cleaning! Ok so the weather hasn't completely changed over for the good yet and...

April 8, 2016

Spring!

12 SIGNS SPRING IS RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER……… 12. Flowers start to...

April 1, 2016

Autism Awareness

Every year I ponder over my blog for this specific topic as it is so near and dear to my heart....

March 25, 2016

Hoppy Easter!

A tisket, a tasket, a pink and yellow basket - To all of you that celebrate, have a very Hoppy...

March 11, 2016

March Break

Who knew there was so much to do in and around Hamilton, Ontario for the March Break! Do you have...

March 4, 2016

Reptile Rendezvous at the RBG

Looking for something for the whole family to do in and around Hamilton this weekend? Look no...

February 15, 2016

Family Love Day!

What a success! On Valentine's Day this year my family and I were in a charity bowling event to...

February 5, 2016

Super Bowl 50

SUPERBOWL 50 – WHAT SIDE ARE YOU ON? To those of you that watch football, or just love...

January 29, 2016

Bowling for the Blind

When I was approached to go bowling on Valentine's Day I was a little apprehensive about saying...

January 22, 2016

Happy and Healthy

Happy and Healthy Apartment Living in the Winter Months Do you live in an apartment, a condo, or...

January 15, 2016

Winter Fun!

Looking for something in Hamilton to do with the family this weekend…or everyday in the...

December 30, 2015

City Kidz

What an exciting time of year and thanks to the combined 'Efforts' of Weisz, Rocchi &...

December 25, 2015

Happy Holidays!

Today is a day that many of us come together and celebrate what is called Christmas. Canada, having...

December 18, 2015

Taking Time To Donate!

"This is Landon, he is an amazing kid who loves trucks and cars and playing with his many...

December 11, 2015

It's a Wonderful Life! - The Musical

It's a Wonderful Life! – The Musical "December 02, 2015 to December 27,...

December 4, 2015

Hanukkah

Hanukkah, did you know……. "Many people define major Jewish holidays as those...

November 27, 2015

Looking For An Apartment?

Looking for an apartment? Don't know where to start? Here are some steps to get you into the...

November 20, 2015

Holiday Giving!

This year The Effort Trust Company along with the Law Office of Weisz, Rocchi and Scholes have...

November 13, 2015

An Event For The Kids

An Effort Trust staff member was speaking with one of the local Ministers for the MacNab...

November 6, 2015

In Flanders Fields

On Remembrance Day members of the armed forces (soldiers, sailors and airmen) are commemorated. The...

October 30, 2015

Halloween Safety

Here are some useful tips from the Police; Pumpkin Carving: -Do not let small children carve...

October 23, 2015

Halloween

I read this somewhere and wanted to share. Not my words but I can definitely sympathize; "With...

October 16, 2015

Autism Awareness

Short and sweet for this week's blog..... As most of you know I am the mother of two...

October 9, 2015

Giving Thanks

To all those who celebrate this weekend we wish you and your family a happy and safe Thanksgiving...

October 1, 2015

Cancer Awareness

As I sit at my desk and reflect on the week passed I feel somewhat numb. This week I was all set to...

September 25, 2015

ET Walkers

Note from a Co-worker; "Once again a special THANK YOU goes out to our 'ET Walkers'...

September 17, 2015

Time for the Strides

On Saturday, September 19, the Hamilton General Hospital Foundation will host the fifth annual...

September 11, 2015

Great Job!

WE ARE FAMILY! We might not ALL be blood related here at Effort Trust, but we do come together...

September 4, 2015

Ribfest Burlington

Head on down to Spencer Smith Park in Burlington this weekend for Canada's largest Rib Fest...

August 28, 2015

The Winona Peach Festival

Yes it's that time of year, Fall is almost here and the start of the Fall Fairs begins. Last...

August 21, 2015

TEN STEPS TO CREATING A KID-FRIENDLY HOME

TEN STEPS TO CREATING A KID-FRIENDLY HOME – IN YOUR APARTMENT 1. Cut the clutter...

August 13, 2015

Summer Sundays

Looking for something to do near Hamilton on a lazy Sunday afternoon in...

August 7, 2015

Lefties This Way!

I was approached by a co-worker at Effort Trust today (who will remain anonymous) about a very...

July 31, 2015

Hamilton in August

HamJam-Jul 31 - 6:00 PM McMaster Innovation Park Grease Sing-Along-Aug 1 - 8:00 PM The...

July 24, 2015

What is a Blue Moon?

So I was curious to find out what exactly was meant by this term "blue moon". Was...

July 17, 2015

Apartment Building Safety Tips

Every fire is dangerous. But you can survive if you know what to do. Ask...

July 10, 2015

Big Bike Thanks

ET CHAMPIONS OF THE BIG BIKE IN HAMILTON 2015 FOR THE HEART AND STROKE...

June 30, 2015

Canada Day

Happy Birthday Canada! Did you know? "Canada Day (French: Fête du Canada) is the...

June 19, 2015

A LOVELY NOTE

A lovely note of appreciation..... "I just wanted to thank you and Effort Trust for your...

June 12, 2015

THE BIG BIKE!

A very big CONGRATS goes out to the dedicated employees of Effort Trust that helped raise money for...

June 5, 2015

RIBFEST YUM!

Hamilton Ribfest 2015 Need something to sink your teeth into this weekend? Why not...

May 29, 2015

Golf Tournament

"Drives for Lives" Golf Tournament Interval House of Hamilton is gearing up to host...

May 22, 2015

Hamilton Children's Water Festival

For the fifth year in a row, Effort Trust has been a proud supporter/sponsor of a wonderful event....

May 15, 2015

Holiday Weekend

Happy Victoria Day Weekend! Did you know: "Victoria Day (in French: Fête de la Reine)...

May 8, 2015

Paint the Town Red

Last evening some of the ladies from Effort Trust got a chance to schmooze with the local...

May 4, 2015

May The Fourth Be With You

When did it all begin…."The reference was first used on May 4, 1979, the day Margaret...

April 24, 2015

ET Sponsorship Gets a Medal at Provincials

Congratulations to the Hamilton Water Polo, 2015 – U14 COED Provincial Bronze...

April 17, 2015

Effort Trust Employees Care!

When it was brought to my attention that a fellow Effort Trust employee was truly making a...

April 10, 2015

THANKS!

Recently Effort Trust advertised an Easter Egg hunt in the Hamilton community and helped sponsor...

April 1, 2015

Happy Easter!

Happy Easter to those that celebrate and don't forget to bring the whole family down to Carter...

March 27, 2015

World Autism Awareness Day

World Autism Awareness Day As the official 'blogger' for Effort Trust I needed no help...

March 17, 2015

Happy St. Patrick's Day

Why Do We Wear Green? "On St Patrick's Day it is customary to wear shamrocks and/or green...

March 13, 2015

Friday The 13th

Have You Heard Of Friday the 13th At Port Dover? "In 1971 when George Simons gave his son a Rupp...

March 6, 2015

International Women's Day

"International Women's Day has been observed since in the early 1900's, a time of...

March 5, 2015

Easter Egg Hunt

It's almost time for the third annual Easter egg hunt at Carter Park on Stinson St. between...

February 27, 2015

In Hamilton This Weekend

What's Happening in and Around Hamilton This Weekend February 27 & 28,...

February 19, 2015

Lunar/Chinese New Year

Happy Lunar New Year To those in the Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Mongolian, Tibetan and...

February 13, 2015

Valentine's Day

Love is in the air at Effort Trust! Here is what some of the employees are doing this...

February 3, 2015

Groundhog Day!

The History; Thousands of years ago when animalism and nature worship were prevalent, people in...

January 30, 2015

Weather Facts

Weather Facts…..Did You Know….. •The highest temperature ever recorded in...

January 22, 2015

What Happened In 2014?

Do you remember 2014? It seems so long ago now. Here are some reminders of things that happened...

January 15, 2015

CLEAN IT UP!

Want a clean house/apartment that you don't have to spend lots of time and money to get? Of...

January 7, 2015

DONATIONS! DONATIONS! DONATIONS!

Wow, what a great season of donating we just had and I am sure it will not end there. The staff and...

December 31, 2014

Happy New Year!

From all of us here at Effort Trust, we wish you all a SAFE and JOYOUS NEW...

December 22, 2014

Do YOU Celebrate Christmas?

Many People and Cultures around the World celebrate Christmas. Not all do and not all want to but...

December 11, 2014

Our EFFORT Is For YOU!

The staff at Effort Trust has been extra busy this Holiday Season! We would like to take this...

December 5, 2014

Winter Blahs!

Winter is almost here! As the days get shorter and the nights get colder, we could all use a little...

November 28, 2014

TRADITIONS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE

November Friday Nov 21 Dayton Peace Agreement Day - Bosnia and Herzegovina Friday Nov 21...

November 21, 2014

Up and Coming.......

FOR THE ART LOVER; Painting Hamilton - Presented By » Art Gallery of Hamilton = November...

November 17, 2014

November - â€œDid You Know?â€

In Ireland, November 1 is regarded as the first day of winter. In the Christian calendar,...

November 11, 2014

REMEMBERING TODAY AND ALWAYS

Effort Trust would like to take this time to speak to the community on a day when so many emotions...

November 7, 2014

Random Act of Kindness Day!

Today is Random Act of Kindness Day in Kitchener-Waterloo as well as over 25 other communities...

October 30, 2014

Trick Or Treat! Safety First!

Just a friendly reminder from Effort Trust this weekend to be mindful of the many children you may...

October 23, 2014

Halloween Beginnings

Halloween's origins date back to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain (pronounced sow-in)....

October 17, 2014

Breast Cancer Awareness

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This is an annual campaign run by The National Breast...

October 6, 2014

GOBBLE GOBBLE!

With Thanksgiving weekend less than 1 week away it is sure to be a busy one. Whether you are...

September 24, 2014

Muck MS Canada

This weekend make it a messy one! Help support the move to end multiple sclerosis by digging in and...

September 19, 2014

The Cats Are Home!

EAT 'EM RAW!!!!!!!! Join Effort Trust in welcoming the Hamilton Tiger Cats home this...

September 8, 2014

SUPER CRAWL

Supercrawl is Happening this Thursday September 11 until Sunday September 14 on James Street North...

August 29, 2014

Decorate Your Apartment Without Causing Damages

With September rolling around, it's back to school for many of the tenants within The Effort...

August 8, 2014

Fun Facts About August

Birthstone = Peridot Fruit & Vegies for the Month = Peaches, Cactus Pear, Prickly...

August 1, 2014

Around Kitchener

HISTORICAL GHOST WALK Looking for something different to do in Kitchener this weekend? Well look...

July 25, 2014

When Looking for a Senior's Residence

When looking for a senior's residence, there are a few things that are important to look into...

July 18, 2014

Around Hamilton

Hamilton has a reputation as an industrial town, but it has plenty of sights to see and lots to...

July 11, 2014

Apartment Living and Tenant Rights

Moving away from home for the first time can be both exhilarating and intimidating at the same time...

July 4, 2014

Heart & Stroke Big Bike

On Friday June 6, 2014, Effort Trust employees and associates within all the departments joined...

June 30, 2014

Canada Day

Canada Day! Break out your red and white, it's Canada Day! There are so many ways to celebrate...

June 24, 2014

Camping Tips

With the end of school and the start of summer, for many that means camping season begins. If...

June 20, 2014

Summer is Here

It may have been a long and tough winter, but the summer solstice of 2014 is finally here and with...

June 9, 2014

Happy Father's Day

ather's Day 2014 weekend Is Sky Fest! Here in Hamilton, Ontario, we like to take to the sky on...

May 26, 2014

Why Renting is Smart

There are many reasons why renting an apartment may be a wise decision. In today's...

May 5, 2014

Happy Mother's Day

Did you remember that Mother's day is just around the corner? Yes, Sunday, May 11th is...

April 1, 2014

April Fools Day

Today is April Fools Day and it is celebrated as a day when people play practical jokes on each...

March 3, 2014

International Women's Day

The first International Women's Day was observed on March 19, 1911. In 1977 following the...

February 19, 2014

The Winter Olympics

The Sochi Olympics is the first Olympics in the Russian Federation since the breakup of the USSR....

February 2, 2014

Hamilton General Burn Unit Fundraiser

he Hamilton General Hospital's Burn Unit is one of two in Ontario. Burns are one of the...

January 1, 2014

Happy New Year

Last night, as the stroke of midnight rolled across the world's time zones, people gathered in...

November 29, 2013

Holiday Decorating Your Apartment

Ready to decorate your apartment for the holiday season? Come on…unleash your creative...

November 25, 2013

The History of the Grey Cup

The first Grey Cup game was held on December 4, 1909 when the University of Toronto Varsity Blues...

November 22, 2013

Oskee Wee Wee

Where did the Oskie Yell for the Hamilton Tiger Cats come from?

November 15, 2013

November - Interesting Facts

November is the 11th month of the year and one of four months with a length of 30 days (quick.....

November 8, 2013

Remembrance Day Ceremonies Around Hamilton

On Remembrance Day, November 11, 2013, Hamilton will honour and remember our veterans, and all who...

November 6, 2013

Remembrance Day - Why the Poppy?

Throughout the world the poppy is associated with the remembrance of those who died in order that...

November 3, 2013

November is Movember

Movember is an annual, month-long event involving the growing of moustaches during the month of...

October 31, 2013

Trick or Treat - Which Candy is Best?

With All Hallows' Eve upon us, a number of us around Effort Trust got together and started...

October 20, 2013

Safe Trick or Treating

For young children, Halloween night is one of the best of the year. But trick-or-treating can be...

October 13, 2013

Wellwood Walk or Run

Effort Trust is a proud sponsor and supporter of Wellwood. Wellwood is dedicated to helping...

October 5, 2013

Fire Prevention Week

Fire Prevention Week runs October 6 – 12, 2013. This year’s theme is “Prevent...

October 1, 2013

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

The month of October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Please join the many employees, friends and...

September 23, 2013

Big Bike for Heart & Stroke

Effort Trust and it's staff have been big supporters of the Big Bike Ride for the Heart &...

September 9, 2013

We Want to Hear From You

At Effort Trust, your feedback is important to us as we strive to improve our services and overall...

August 27, 2013

Labour Day - What to Do?

While many now use the long weekend to squeeze in one last camping trip or to relax at the cottage....

August 25, 2013

Back to School - Getting Ready

It is time for a new school year. With Summer winding down, many of here at Effort Rentals...

August 23, 2013

Winona Peach Festival

The Winona Peach Festival kicks off this weekend! Ranked in the ‘Top 10′ must see...

May 17, 2013

Victoria Day Long Weekend

We have a beautiful long weekend ahead of us and all of us here at Effort Rentals are thrilled that...

May 6, 2013

Happy Mother's Day!

With Mother's Day just around the corner (Sunday, May 12th), Effort Trust Apartment Rentals...

April 12, 2013

National Denim Day - Dress for the CURE - May 14th

In May 1997, the CURE Foundation inaugurated NATIONAL DENIM DAY as its main fundraiser. This event...

March 27, 2013

Long Weekend - What is there to do?

Those of us here at Effort Rentals are looking forward to getting out and enjoying some of...

March 13, 2013

St. Patrick's Day Celebrations in Kitchener!

St. Patrick's Day is just around the corner and even if you are not Irish, you can always find a...

March 10, 2013

Spring of Hope Food Drive

For the past 11 Years, the Spring H.O.P.E. (Housing Owners and People Everywhere) Food Drive has...

March 1, 2013

March Break - Things to Do!

March Break is upon us, and this year Hamilton’s finest attractions and sites are pulling out...

December 23, 2012

Winter Car Care & Driving Tips

Here at Effort Trust Apartment Rentals, winter is quickly approaching. With the start of falling...

December 16, 2012

What you should know about renter's insurance!

Do you think only home owners need insurance? Think again! There are some...

December 11, 2012

Essentials for Your First Apartment

It's always exciting to move into a new apartment and when you decide to live in an Effort Trust...

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