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Alexandrina Sherman

Mike’s Holmes-approved homes demolished due to alleged defects

by Alexandrina Sherman April 8, 2024

Consumer advocacy organization Tarion has condemned three homes in an apartment complex endorsed by celebrity Mike Holmes. A large excavator tears through a modern home in Meaford, Ontario, a picturesque community on Georgian Bay. The house, only two years old, has seen its once high ceilings, large windows and backyard patio reduced to broken glass and wood.

“It’s traumatizing,” said Fayard Johnson, who lives down the street. “Very surprised to see my neighbor’s house being destroyed.”

Another house owned by Fayard’s neighbor is also slated for demolition.
The demolition is the latest chapter in the saga of TerraceWood, a housing development launched in Meaford in 2015 with much pomp. “Boutique” portions of the homes were built by Third Line Homes, backed by celebrity contractor and popular TV personality Mike Holmes.

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James May: From TV Presenter to Icon of Car Culture

by Alexandrina Sherman April 8, 2024

James May is a name that has become synonymous not only with British television, but with car culture in general. Bright, intelligent and with a sense of humor, he easily won the hearts of millions of viewers around the world.

Early Years and Career
James May was born on January 16, 1963 in Bristol, England. His passion for automobiles was evident in his childhood and he always dreamt of a career related to the world of automobiles. After graduating from high school and college, he began his career as a journalist, writing articles about cars for various publications.

However, the real fame came to James May after he joined the team of the TV show “Top Gear” in 1999. With his inimitable style, eccentric jokes and expert knowledge about cars, he became one of the three hosts of this iconic car show.

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Why the Conservatives and NDP are headed for a clash over Canada’s working class votes

by Alexandrina Sherman April 8, 2024

The Conservatives are targeting rural and northern British Columbia, Ontario.
Conservative leader Pierre Poiliev’s path to power may lie in prosecuting Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who has been in government for the past eight years, but his path to victory is colored orange by the NDP.

Appealing to working-class voters in rural and northern constituencies – such as those held by the New Democrats in B.C. and the Liberals in northern Ontario – is part of what Poilievre sees as a winning formula.

That offensive was on full display on Vancouver Island recently as he crossed into NDP territory, rallying supporters in Nanaimo and taking photos with workers at a Port Alberni plant. He also stopped at a steel mill and harbor in B.C.’s Lower Mainland to talk to workers whose photos have flooded his social media feeds.
“We see Pierre Poilievre, the Conservative Party leader, in stores and factories,” said Ellie Blades, a strategist who worked on his 2022 leadership campaign in British Columbia.

Blades, who works at Mash Strategy, said it’s a populist approach that has served Poilievre well so far.

“It’s a transition that I think the Conservatives have done very correctly and strategically,” she said. “We see the floor and the stage.”

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Mike Holmes responded to a CBC News article about the demolished “Holmes-approved homes”

by Alexandrina Sherman April 8, 2024

The celebrity contractor claims his company did not have access to the homes during construction.
For the first time, Mike Holmes has spoken publicly about a lawsuit that alleges the homes in the Holmes Approved Homes complex in Meaford, Ontario, were built with defects.

The celebrity contractor and popular TV host posted the statement on his Facebook page four days after CBC News reported an update on the lawsuit . The lawsuit was filed in 2021 by Tarion, a consumer advocacy organization for new homes in Ontario.

Holmes said he was “deeply disappointed” by “news reports” about the lawsuit and that “only some” of the statements his company, Holmes Group, provided to the media “were used, and even those were taken out of context.”
Holmes stated that his company did not have access to the homes in the complex during construction, so it was unable to “assist in inspecting or identifying potential problems.”

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Brooke Shields’ daughter stepped out in a dress bought by her mother the year she was born

by Alexandrina Sherman February 2, 2024

The daughter of American model and actress Brooke Shields Greer Hammond Henchy went out in the world in her mother’s old outfit. This is reported by Page Six.

The girl attended the “CNN Heroes 2023” award together with her parent. Henchy decided to wear at the awards ceremony black dress luxury brand Ralph Lauren, which was bought by her mother in the year of her birth. It is noted that the 58-year-old fashion designer bought this product in 2006 for the ball “Carousel of Hope” and came in it to the event just six months after the birth of her daughter.

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Bezos’ 54-year-old fiancée was caught in the paparazzi’s lens in a body-baring outfit

by Alexandrina Sherman February 2, 2024

American reporter Lores Sanchez was spotted in a revealing outfit with her fiancé, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. The corresponding photos are published by the Daily Mail.

The 54-year-old billionaire bride fell into the lens of the paparazzi on the island of St. Barth, where the couple went to celebrate her birthday. The celebrity was captured in an orange bikini and short pink coloured denim shorts, which exposed her body. She was holding a white bag. Among other things, Sanchez wore sunglasses and her hair was loose.

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The 57-year-old blogger tried on youthful outfits and delighted subscribers

by Alexandrina Sherman February 2, 2024

Mature blogger Ana Diaz tried on youthful outfits and delighted her subscribers. The corresponding video appeared in her TikTok.

First, in the posted footage, the 57-year-old influencer with the nickname anadias.official appeared in a classic suit made of satin fabric of emerald shade, refusing a bra. In addition, she tried on a brown thin strapless dress without underwear.

The woman also showed an image consisting of a white top and narrow trousers with a high fit. At the same time, Diaz said that her son helps her feel confident.

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Fashionable hats: what hats are relevant in 2024

by Alexandrina Sherman February 2, 2024

The winter season is in full swing, which means it’s time to go through your wardrobe and think about which items will still serve you well and which ones you should definitely discard. The easiest and least expensive way to refresh your winter look is to buy a new cosy hat.

Last year everything luxurious was in trend, and the fashion world received a lot of collaborations between high-end and functional clothing brands, such as The North Face and Gucci, Uniqlo and JW Anderson, Moncler and Adidas. In 2024, the focus will shift to clothing that gives comfort and warmth, with loud fashion statements taking a back seat. Among the most popular materials for winter clothing and accessories this year are wool, faux fur and sheepskin.

What hats will be popular in 2024
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Ben Affleck found an unusual way to express his love of doughnuts

by Alexandrina Sherman February 2, 2024

American actor Ben Affleck found an unusual way to express his love for doughnuts with the help of shoes. This is reported by Page Six.

Paparazzi photographed the celebrity on the streets of Los Angeles in a plaid shirt and jeans, as well as sneakers Nike Air Jordan from the collaboration with the cafe Dunkin’ Donuts. The posted footage shows that the shoes are in the form of a glazed donut. It is known that the TV star regularly goes to the mentioned institution, where he buys desserts and coffee.

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The manoeuvres of a secret Chinese spacecraft have been revealed

by Alexandrina Sherman February 2, 2024

Launched for the third time – on December 14 on a Long March 2F rocket from the Jiuquan Cosmodrome in the Gobi Desert – China’s secret reusable spaceplane has performed manoeuvres in Earth orbit. This became known to SpaceNews.

The publication recalls that initially the spacecraft entered an orbit with a height of 333 by 348 kilometres. Referring to data from the U.S. Space Force, the publication writes that around January 20, the spacecraft performed manoeuvres that allowed him to enter orbit with an apogee of 597 kilometres.

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