St. James Town

• 1 Year Later: 650 Parliament residents still trying to get back on their feet

  "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."

  Canada

  Aug 21, 2019
  
• Return date for residents of 650 Parliament St. pushed back again to fall 2019

  The return date for residents has been delayed again after the building management said they would be able to go back to their homes before the end of August.

  Canada

  May 17, 2019
  
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• Toronto police arrest man for forcibly confining women in separate incidents

  A 59-year-old man from Toronto faces multiple charges related to forcible confinement, assault and assault causing bodily harm.

  Crime

  Feb 6, 2019
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• Tenants returning to 260 Wellesley after power outage face rent increase

  Building management confirmed to Global News that many of the building's residents have been notified of a 1.8 per cent increase to their rent.

  Jan 30, 2019
• 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.

  Canada

  Jan 22, 2019
• St. James Town residents worry about impact of proposed 51-storey condo

  One of the country's most densely populated areas is in Toronto, and it could be home to yet another high-rise condo development.

  Canada

  Dec 10, 2018
• Displaced residents of 650 Parliament ‘shocked’ over unexpected hotel bills

  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.

  Consumer

  Nov 15, 2018
• Displaced St. James Town residents begin lawsuit proceedings after highrise fire

  1,500 residents were left homeless after a fire tore through the 650 Parliament Street apartment building on August 21.

  Fire

  Sep 1, 2018
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• 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.

  Canada

  Aug 28, 2018
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• Toronto police seek suspect after man stabbed in St. James Town

  Toronto police said they responded to a call around 12:30 a.m. at a park near the area of Sherbourne Street and Linden Street.

  Crime

  Jan 31, 2018