650 Parliament Street
1 Year Later: 650 Parliament residents still trying to get back on their feet
By Kamil Karamali Digital Video Journalist
“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
Residents of Toronto’s 650 Parliament St. apartment unable to return until autumn
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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Another fire breaks out at 650 Parliament St. highrise
Fire officials said electrical contractors were working on the building Wednesday morning when they noticed smoke and pulled the fire alarm. Continue reading
Burst pipe, flooding knocks out utilities at Toronto highrise
As of Tuesday evening, residents of 260 Wellesley St. E. were still allowed to enter the building and remain in their units, if so desired. Continue reading
Residents of 650 Parliament have rental assistance extended for 6 months
The announcement came after residents protested Monday against the property manager’s original Nov. 30 deadline to have residents leave their rental accommodations. Continue reading
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Displaced residents of 650 Parliament ‘shocked’ over unexpected hotel bills
By Kamil Karamali Digital Video Journalist
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
Displaced St. James Town residents begin lawsuit proceedings after highrise fire
By Kamil Karamali Digital Video Journalist
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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Displaced residents of 650 Parliament St. protest lack of landlord help 10 days after fire
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
Clothing, money needed to help families displaced from St. James Town apartment after fire: mayor
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
Residents could be out of their homes for ‘months’ after high-rise fire in St. James Town
Mayor John Tory said residents will not have to pay their rent until they are able to return home. Continue reading