By Katie O’Connor
![Peter Bruer from St. Stephen's Community House](http://gleanernews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/conflictresolution-300x225.jpg)
Peter Bruer has been the manager of the conflict resolution service since 1977. Katie O'Connor/Gleaner News
In a city of small spaces like Toronto, loud and obtrusive neighbours can become more than just a mere annoyance. Conflicts rise as the weather heats up, which is why making nice with them has never been more important.