On June 5, 2018, the City of Vaughan Committee of the Whole will consider and receive input from the public on a staff report proposing changes to the City’s regulations that govern signs on both private and public property. Staff’s recommendations include: 1. In areas other than Heritage Conservation Districts, to allow digital signage in…
UTG Digital Media (UTG) is an International Digital Award winner based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, delivering cutting-edge digital signage technology since 2004. UTG’s indoor and outdoor digital signage solutions (LED/LCD) and touch screens deliver engaging result-driven experiences for any type of industry, worldwide. Founded by Alan Wehbe in 2001, UTG was the first company to…
On April 26th, Ontario passed legislation to increase transparency in hiring processes and give women more information when negotiating compensation that is equal to their male peers, making Ontario the first province in Canada to do so. Starting on January 1, 2019, Ontario will: · Require all publicly advertised job postings to include a salary…
Effective occupational health and safety programs have been proven to reduce accidents and illnesses in the workplace. Health and safety is fundamental to an organization’s success in all areas. It is not an afterthought — it is about doing things right the first time. In fact, providing your team members with the proper health and…
With a passion for high quality designs, products and customer service, Imaginit Design was born; a design studio and sign shop located in the heart of Burnside, Nova Scotia. Imaginit Design is locally owned and operated and they pride themselves in providing customers with an authentic East Coast experience. This means they go out to…
City of Edmonton is currently reviewing its Digital Sign Bylaws. The initial proposed amendments were presented at the Urban Planning Committee earlier in March, 2018. At the meeting, Committee members requested that the planners speak further with stakeholders in order to better understand the significance and potential impact of these proposed changes. A new stakeholder…
The City of Guelph, Ontario, is reviewing its Sign Bylaw. They are looking to receive feedback to understand how the Sign Bylaw can better reflect current and future business and community needs. This bylaw governs how the city regulates permanent signs and temporary signs (excluding election signs). City of Guelph will be holding a public…
eyecandy SIGNS INC. is one of Atlantic Canada’s fastest growing companies. Located in Halifax’s vibrant North End, our creative firm is the go to sign company for businesses, developers and facility managers who require thoughtful signs that stand above the field and create an effective wayfinding experience. For over 20 years we have installed some…
Town of Oakville is proposing amendments to the Sign By-law (2006-005, as amended), as it relates to elections signs and the fees for ground and fascia signs. The purpose is to reflect changes made to the Municipal Elections Act, 1996, as amended and to make the process of obtaining a ground or fascia sign more…
Last week, City of Vaughan Council passed Phase One of the sign bylaw recommendations to address some urgent changes, listed below. They are currently in Phase Two of the review, and are seeking input from sign businesses operating in Vaughan as well as other stakeholders. Areas being considered include: What should Vaughan’s sign landscape include?…