“Honestly, it’s been a really surreal year,” said Mark Slapinski. “I could’ve never imagined living at a hotel or living with my grandma or the possibility of being homeless.” Continue reading
A spokesperson for Wellesley Parliament Square Management said during an update on Wednesday that the company has spent about $60 million on repairs. Continue reading
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Fire officials said electrical contractors were working on the building Wednesday morning when they noticed smoke and pulled the fire alarm. Continue reading
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Last Wednesday, the landlords of the building sent notices to all the tenants saying the management company will no longer fund hotel accommodation after Nov. 30. Continue reading
Some residents who were left without a home after a fire tore through their building now say management isn’t keeping their word by covering the hotel costs. Continue reading
1,500 residents were left homeless after a fire tore through the 650 Parliament Street apartment building on August 21. Continue reading
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ACORN said they are demanding immediate action from the landlords and owners of the property since a six-alarm electrical fire left hundreds of tenants without homes. Continue reading
Mayor John Tory made the plea to retailers and residents with new or lightly used clothing during a news conference at Toronto city hall Tuesday afternoon, which came a week after the fire occurred. Continue reading
Fire Chief Matthew Pegg said Tuesday night the blaze caused significant damage to the building’s systems. Continue reading
Toronto Fire Services responded to a call around 12:51 p.m. on Tuesday at 650 Parliament St., just south of Bloor Street East. Continue reading