u/Upset_Letterhead8643

I've been seeing a lot of Dog-strangling Vine (DSV) lately.

DSV is one of Ontario's most aggressive invasive plants. It crowds out native vegetation and is especially harmful to monarch butterflies, which can mistake it for a suitable plant to lay their eggs on.

What I didn't know until recently is that you can actually report and map sightings to help track its spread across Ontario.

📍 Report and map sightings here (requires account - then report sightings):
https://www.eddmaps.org/ontario/

You can also report sightings through the Invading Species Hotline:
1-800-563-7711

If the vine is on private property, homeowners can contact 311 for information about managing invasive plants.

If you come across DSV, snap a photo and note the location before reporting it. The more sightings that get logged, the better the data is for controlling its spread and protecting native plants and pollinators.

More info on identification and removal:
https://www.invasivespeciescentre.ca/invasive-species/meet-the-species/invasive-plants/dog-strangling-vine/

Hi all,

So I’ve been living in my current place for 4 years, paying rent directly to my landlord. Today, a lender representative came by telling me that he was here to confirm the vacancy of the property before he changes the locks. I found out that my landlord has defaulted on his mortgage and never told the landlord that someone (me) has been living on the property. I had no knowledge of any of this, though my landlord did put up my unit for sale last year, so that kinda lines up with him not being able to pay his mortgage anymore.

From what the lender rep told me, it sounds like the landlord has been ignoring the notifications from the lender, whether intentionally or unintentionally I’m not sure, because maybe he’s trying to sell ASAP before the lender could take possession.

But now I’m wondering what my options are. Should I tell my landlord about the visit? I’m worried that it’s gonna escalate into a situation that would put me at risk. I had a bad experience before where my previous landlord threatened to evict me when I notified him about the rent freeze during covid so he couldn’t raise my rent. Should I also seek legal advice? Or move out early to avoid issues down the line?

A free online workshop on Monday March 23 will cover important topics including rent increases, eviction rules, and how the Residential Tenancies Act applies to renters.

📅 Date: March 23
💻 Format: Online
🎟️ Reserve your spot:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/tenants-rights-and-responsibilities-in-ontario-tickets-1983790538904