TORONTO — Residents of a west-end Toronto apartment building say they will be going on a rent strike to protest the landlord’s application for a retroactive 2025 rent increase that would amount to more than five per cent. Luz Flores, who lives at 75 Spencer Avenue in the Parkdale neighbourhood, said tenants cannot afford a 5.4 per cent increase and dozens are banding together to demand a fair deal from the landlord, MetCap Living. Flores said she is joining the strike not only to fight for herself but to support other tenants who are mostly middle-class workers, seniors and retirees.…
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Durham Regional Police say a man in his 80s who was pinned under farm machinery in Oshawa on Friday has died in hospital. Emergency crews attended a private farm on Ritson Road North near Howden Road in North Oshawa at around 2 p.m. They arrived to find the man trapped under a tractor. He was extricated and taken to hospital where he died. It’s not clear how he became trapped. No further details were immediately available. Durham Regional Police say a man in his 80s who was pinned under farm machinery in Oshawa on Friday has died in hospital. Emergency…
Subway service has resumed following a more than three-hour suspension on a stretch of Line 2, which made for a chaotic rush hour commute home. Just after 3:30 p.m., the TTC advised commuters that trains were not running between St. George and Keele stations due to an injury at track level and that shuttle buses were being employed along the affected route. However, there was no further update from transit officials for almost three hours until a social media post around 6 p.m., when they simply reiterated that “shuttle buses are running,” while providing alternative travel plans. “GO Transit is…
NEW YORK (AP) — Neil Sedaka, the hit-making singer-songwriter whose boyish soprano and bright melodies made him a top act in the early years of rock ‘n’ roll and led to a second run of success in the 1970s, has died. Sedaka, whose hits included “Breaking Up Is Hard to Do” and “Laughter in the Rain,” died Friday at age 86. “Our family is devastated by the sudden passing of our beloved husband, father and grandfather, Neil Sedaka,” his family said in a statement. “A true rock and roll legend, an inspiration to millions, but most importantly, at least to…
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Residents of a west-end Toronto apartment building say they will be going on a rent strike to protest the landlord’s application for a retroactive 2025 rent increase that would amount to more than five per cent. Luz Flores, who lives at 75 Spencer Avenue in the Parkdale neighbourhood, said tenants cannot afford a 5.4 per cent increase and dozens are banding together to demand a fair deal from the landlord, MetCap Living. Flores said she is joining the strike not only to fight for herself but to support other tenants who are mostly middle-class workers, seniors and retirees. “We’re going…
The new stamp shows an image of a bison taken by wildlife photographer Tom Murphy that has been superimposed with another bison photo taken in 1923. The new stamp shows an image of a bison taken by wildlife photographer Tom Murphy that has been superimposed with another bison photo taken in 1923. US The new stamp shows an image of a bison taken by wildlife photographer Tom Murphy that has been superimposed with another bison photo taken in 1923.
Former Vice President Kamala Harris has endorsed Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett in Texas’ Democratic Senate primary, giving Crockett a big boost as she faces concerns about electability Former Vice President Kamala Harris has endorsed Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett in Texas’ Democratic Senate primary, giving Crockett a big boost as she faces concerns about electability Politics Former Vice President Kamala Harris has endorsed Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett in Texas’ Democratic Senate primary, giving Crockett a big boost as she faces concerns about electability
Can you guess which Hollywood hottie put her hot bod on full display in this topless shot?! Here are your clues … She appeared on Cycle 14 of “America’s Next Top Model” and played “Sloan Petersen” on “Days of Our Lives.” Can you guess who she is?… Can you guess which Hollywood hottie put her hot bod on full display in this topless shot?! Here are your clues … She appeared on Cycle 14 of “America’s Next Top Model” and played “Sloan Petersen” on “Days of Our Lives.” Can you guess who she is?… Can you guess which Hollywood hottie put…
Tom Sandoval is happy to be the center of attention on “House of Villains” Season 3 with “Survivor” star Tyson Apostol … but he also had plenty to say about his old stomping grounds at “Vanderpump Rules” and how it can be as successful as the OG… Tom Sandoval is happy to be the center of attention on “House of Villains” Season 3 with “Survivor” star Tyson Apostol … but he also had plenty to say about his old stomping grounds at “Vanderpump Rules” and how it can be as successful as the OG… Tom Sandoval is happy to be the…
“The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star Mauricio Umansky’s family is taking their dad Eduardo Umansky’s longtime girlfriend to court over alleged financial elder abuse, TMZ has learned. Mauricio’s sister, Sharon Umansky Bento — in… ”The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star Mauricio Umansky’s family is taking their dad Eduardo Umansky’s longtime girlfriend to court over alleged financial elder abuse, TMZ has learned. Mauricio’s sister, Sharon Umansky Bento — in… “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star Mauricio Umansky’s family is taking their dad Eduardo Umansky’s longtime girlfriend to court over alleged financial elder abuse, TMZ has learned. Mauricio’s sister, Sharon…
Jim Carrey wowed the crowd Thursday night as he delivered a speech in French when he was honored at the César Awards in Paris … but the iconic actor also set social media abuzz with his look. The performer — known for being able to contort… Jim Carrey wowed the crowd Thursday night as he delivered a speech in French when he was honored at the César Awards in Paris … but the iconic actor also set social media abuzz with his look. The performer — known for being able to contort… Jim Carrey wowed the crowd Thursday night as he delivered a…
Paramount and Warner Bros. are officially becoming one … a historic merger — and a huge Hollywood twist after Netflix bowed out yesterday of the race as the finish line was in sight. Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery agreed to the deal Friday… Paramount and Warner Bros. are officially becoming one … a historic merger — and a huge Hollywood twist after Netflix bowed out yesterday of the race as the finish line was in sight. Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery agreed to the deal Friday… Paramount and Warner Bros. are officially becoming one … a historic merger — and a…
Michael Jackson’s former family friends, the Cascios, are suing his estate for sexual abuse … alleging he sex trafficked them. Edward Cascio, Dominic Cascio, Marie Porte and Aldo Cascio are suing The Michael Jackson Company for sex trafficking… Michael Jackson’s former family friends, the Cascios, are suing his estate for sexual abuse … alleging he sex trafficked them. Edward Cascio, Dominic Cascio, Marie Porte and Aldo Cascio are suing The Michael Jackson Company for sex trafficking… Michael Jackson’s former family friends, the Cascios, are suing his estate for sexual abuse … alleging he sex trafficked them. Edward Cascio, Dominic Cascio, Marie…
Federal prosecutors signaled in a letter to the court Friday they would not appeal. Federal prosecutors signaled in a letter to the court Friday they would not appeal. US Federal prosecutors signaled in a letter to the court Friday they would not appeal.
David Martinsson went viral for posting a video about “being ugly” … but it led to him meeting his wife and having a child, and now he says her opinion is all that matters. The YouTuber and his wife, Juli, joined us on “TMZ Live” Friday and we… David Martinsson went viral for posting a video about “being ugly” … but it led to him meeting his wife and having a child, and now he says her opinion is all that matters. The YouTuber and his wife, Juli, joined us on “TMZ Live” Friday and we… David Martinsson went viral for…
The Pentagon had set a 5:00 p.m. ET deadline for Anthropic to agree to a deal. The Pentagon had set a 5:00 p.m. ET deadline for Anthropic to agree to a deal. Politics The Pentagon had set a 5:00 p.m. ET deadline for Anthropic to agree to a deal.
Robert Carradine — the actor best known for his roles in “Lizzie McGuire,” “Revenge of the Nerds,” and “The Long Riders” — died in a hospital … TMZ has learned. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner revealed Robert’s place of death in… Robert Carradine — the actor best known for his roles in “Lizzie McGuire,” “Revenge of the Nerds,” and “The Long Riders” — died in a hospital … TMZ has learned. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner revealed Robert’s place of death in… Robert Carradine — the actor best known for his roles in “Lizzie McGuire,” “Revenge of the Nerds,” and “The Long…
Is Bill Clinton’s team digging in during his Congressional House Oversight Committee deposition into the former president’s relationship with Jeffrey Epstein … or was it the representatives needing a break from asking the tough questions? Either… Is Bill Clinton’s team digging in during his Congressional House Oversight Committee deposition into the former president’s relationship with Jeffrey Epstein … or was it the representatives needing a break from asking the tough questions? Either… Is Bill Clinton’s team digging in during his Congressional House Oversight Committee deposition into the former president’s relationship with Jeffrey Epstein … or was it the representatives needing a…
Robert Carradine’s death has been officially ruled a suicide, and he took his own life by hanging … according to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner. The actor’s manner of death is listed as suicide and the cause of death is sequelae of… Robert Carradine’s death has been officially ruled a suicide, and he took his own life by hanging … according to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner. The actor’s manner of death is listed as suicide and the cause of death is sequelae of… Robert Carradine’s death has been officially ruled a suicide, and he took his own life…