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Following up – Tenancy, Uncertainty, Fear and Social Cleansing

14Nov08

It was roughly a year ago that with much haste a building a block away from mine was closed and the tenants marched out without even a chance to collect belongings. Why? Well apparently the building was not up to health and safety (leaks and mold). That of course describes a great [...]

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Bedbugs in the West End? – Not New

19Mar08

It was on the news the last few days. I have to wonder how they didn’t see that coming? There have been enormous outbreaks of infestation in the east end for at least a couple of years. I’ve blogged about it for at least two. The health department knew it, I [...]