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The unit you’re renting has been deemed ‘illegal.’ Now what?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:46:04 GMT

If a rental unit in Ontario is found to be “illegal” in some way, tenants could face eviction – but they still have rights and proper procedures must be followed.What makes a unit “illegal”?Kevin Laforest from Scarborough Community Legal Services says a unit can be deemed illegal if it fails to meet certain city or fire code standards.“The two common things that we’ll see is either the fire department has come in to do an inspection and found concerns with respect to the fire code – could be that there aren’t proper egresses in and out of a unit, especially for basement units. It could be that the fire systems are not up to code. Or the city has actually come in and said that part of the unit was built without proper permits and therefore it has to be reverted back to its original state,” he says.The city or fire department will then issue the landlord an order detailing the infractions and the work required to rectify the issues...

Second suspect arrested in theft of Banksy stop sign artwork featuring military drones

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:46:04 GMT

LONDON (AP) — A second suspect was arrested in the alleged theft of a work by the elusive street artist Banksy of a stop sign adorned with three military drones, London police said Sunday. A man in his 40s was in custody on suspicion of theft and criminal damage, the Metropolitan police said. A suspect in his 20s who was arrested Saturday was released on bail.Witnesses who arrived at a street corner Friday in the south London section of Peckham less than an hour after Banksy posted a photo of the work on Instagram said they were stunned to watch a man with bolt cutters remove the sign as another man steadied a bike he stood on.The incident was captured in photos and video. Much of Banksy’s political and satirical art is critical of war, and many of his followers interpreted the work as calling for a cease-fire in the Gaza Strip. The Associated Press

Man dead due to early morning to fire near the Stockyards

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:46:04 GMT

A man has died due to a fire near The Stockyards early Sunday morning.Fire crews were called to McCormack Street, near Weston Road and St. Clair Avenue West, at approximately 4:08 a.m. for reports that several tractor trailers were on fire.“In the course of firefighting and search and rescue operations, one person was located inside a storage trailer adjacent to the fire,” said Toronto Fire Chief Matthew Pegg on X.The victim, a man in his 40’s, was transferred to the care of Toronto medics but succumbed to his injuries at the scene.Police and the Office of the Fire Marshal are investigating the origin, cause and circumstances of the fire.I am on scene with @Toronto_Fire crews on McCormack Street. The investigation into the origin, cause&circumstances of this fire is underway in collaboration with @TorontoPolice and @ONFireMarshal. Sincere condolences to family, friends and all those impacted by this tragic fire.— Matthew Pegg (@ChiefPeggTFS) December 24, ...

Hyde Park School of Dance adds new dance to annual Nutcracker performance

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:46:04 GMT

CHICAGO — Every year, Hyde Park School of Dance holds its annual performance. One thing they added this year was an African dance. Read more: Latest Chicago news headlines They joined WGN Weekend Morning News to perform.

Making a pleasant experience for kids in the kitchen during the holidays

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:46:04 GMT

CHICAGO — As the kids are home for the holidays, you may be looking for ways to make a pleasant and fun experience with them in the kitchen. MORE STORIES: Weekend Break Amanda Marijanovic with Taste Buds Kitchen in Bannockburn joined WGN Weekend Morning News to talk about ways to get the kids involved in some holiday fun.You can watch this story in the player above.

City Colleges of Chicago to host Kwanzaa celebrations

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:46:04 GMT

CHICAGO — After Christmas, Kwanzaa begins, which is a seven-day holiday celebrating African American heritage.Roy Walker, the senior vice president of Malcolm X College joined WGN Weekend Morning News to talk more about the holiday. Read more: Latest Chicago news headlines You can watch this full story in the player above.

Delicious Tamales sees bustle of activity ahead of Christmas

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:46:04 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Tamale shops in Austin saw a flurry of activity this weekend ahead of Christmas.Delicious Tamales is a family and Latina-owned business that originated in San Antonio more than 40 years ago. Its north Austin location experienced a steady stream of customers Saturday who stopped in for some last-minute pickups ahead of the holiday festivities. Jeanette Hernandez, a manager at Delicious Tamales, told KXAN that so many families' memories and traditions from Christmases past include tamales as a cornerstone."It goes down all the way from ancestors to the youngest ones," she said. "So yep, abuelitas and tías and tíos and all of his now. Extended family."Delicious Tamales is a family and Latina-owned business that originated in San Antonio more than 40 years ago. (KXAN Photo/Lauren Ryan)Delicious Tamales is a family and Latina-owned business that originated in San Antonio more than 40 years ago. (KXAN Photo/Lauren Ryan)Delicious Tamales is a family and Latina-owned busine...

Real World Economics: St. Paul’s medical debt plan makes sense, despite the tradeoffs

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:46:04 GMT

Edward LottermanAt times issues that are minor and short-term in themselves can illuminate broader tradeoffs or principles.That is true for the mayor and city council of St. Paul choosing to spend $1.1 million to wipe out city residents’ unpaid debt to medical providers worth a nominal value of over $100 million.This will benefit some 43,000 city residents, improving their credit and thus their access to modern payment systems and to needed services.It is proposed as a one-time deal that is purported to not burden city taxpayers. The funds come from the American Rescue Plan, the huge federal spending play passed in the COVID-era first weeks of the Biden administration. This was intended to minimize recessionary drops in national output and household incomes as the epidemic throttled the U.S. market economy.St Paul got $166 million and has to spend the small fraction not yet used.To put things in context, $1.1 million is 0.6% of the funds St Paul received via this legislation. ...

Santa makes Christmas Eve visit to NEWS10 ABC

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:46:04 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Santa Claus made a stop at NEWS10 ABC in Albany on his busiest day of the year to update the Capital Region on his Christmas Eve journey. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! Mr. Claus told NEWS10 ABC's Giuliana Bruno and Matt Mackie that there is still time for local kids to make sure they stay on the "nice list." He encourages children of the Capital Region to share their toys with their siblings and get to bed early. ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas turns 200 You can watch the full interview with Mr. Claus in the video player above.

TAKE 5 top-prize winning ticket sold in Cohoes

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:46:04 GMT

COHOES, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A TAKE 5 top-prize winning ticket has been sold in Cohoes. The New York Lottery said the winning ticket was sold for the December 23 TAKE 5 evening drawing. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! The winning was worth $18,790. It was sold at the Stewart's Shops #350 at 480 Columbia Street. The winning numbers were 1, 3, 21, 28, 38.TAKE 5 numbers are drawn from a field of one through 39 and the drawing is televised daily at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. The prize may be claimed up to one year from the date of the drawing.The New York Lottery contributed $3.7 billion in fiscal year 2022-23 to support education in the state. If you are struggling with a gambling addiction, or who know someone who is, you can find help by calling the HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or by texting HOPENY.