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CTV News
29-06-2025
- Business
- CTV News
Here are some tips as Montreal's moving day approaches on July 1
With moving day coming on July 1, those in the industry know there are tips that can make the day go much more smoothly. Montreal and Quebec's unofficial moving day is on Tuesday (July 1) and moving companies are working overtime. For those looking to ease the stress, there are ways to make the process smoother. Bust-a-Move owner Jonathan Painchaud said his staff are booked three months in advance, and moving is all about speed and efficiency. It all starts with how prepared clients are when the movers arrive. 'Come moving day, it's super important to, I would say, reserve parking for the truck, make sure that when the truck gets there, it can park, in front of your address,' said Painchaud. Inside the house, the prep work is just as important. 'It's important to get rid of stuff that you don't need, use or want anymore. It's nice to think of it like a fresh start,' said Sort It Out With Samara owner Samara Shapson. Shapson said the earlier you purge, the better, as it can save time, money, and stress down the line. 'You don't want to have to start going through stuff and purging stuff once you're in the new home, you want that done if possible before,' she said. Other tips include packing an essentials box, and clearly labelling each box with a list of what's inside. 'I also recommend that you unpack, starting with that kitchen bathrooms, and, if you have children, their bedroom so that they can feel settled as fast as possible,' said Shapson. Moving supplies Obtaining proper moving supplies well in advance of the move day is essential for a stress-free day. (CTV News) Preparing well in advance of the move can make all the difference. 'People always underestimate how long it's going to take to pack their home, so we always recommend buying moving materials well ahead of time and slowly chipping away at it just to get a jump on the process,' said Painchaud. 'It'll be more enjoyable that way. It'll be less stressful, than trying to do it all in two days.'
CTV News
28-06-2025
- Climate
- CTV News
Wet weekend weather for Montreal heading to moving day
Montreal Watch Clouds and rain started the weekend in Montreal, with potential storms on July 1, moving day.
CTV News
26-06-2025
- Business
- CTV News
With moving day days away, Montreal calls on tenants without housing to seek help
As July 1 approaches, nearly 300 families have asked the City of Montreal for help finding housing. With moving day only five days away, the City of Montreal is urging tenants who have yet to find a suitable apartment to contact 311 for access to resources and assistance. According to city spokesperson Philippe Sabourin, around 270 families are currently being assisted by the city through the Office municipal d'habitation de Montréal's (OMHM). Sabourin added that the situation is comparable to last year, although the numbers are slightly higher, as the housing vacancy rate in Montreal remains low. 'There is a housing crisis. The city took steps to help residents by doubling the budget,' Sabourin said during a press conference on Thursday. According to data from the Société d'habitation du Québec (SHQ), approximately 1,990 people across the province are currently receiving assistance from about 40 housing organizations. The spokesperson emphasized that the budget has increased from $1.5 million to $3.5 million over the last six years. 'What we are asking is for people who haven't found an apartment to contact us by calling 311. There is support for people in search for an apartment. There is temporary housing. We offer storage. We can assist people until their situation stabilizes,' he explained. Sabourin said he was confident that there are enough resources and funding to help all Montrealers in need. 'No one will be without a roof come July 1,' the spokesperson said. A recent Statistics Canada report shows that rent has increased by nearly 71 per cent since 2019, primarily affecting families and lower-income residents. The average asking rent for a two-bedroom apartment was $1,930 in the first quarter of 2025, up from $1,130 six years ago. 'Searching for an apartment is very difficult. The market is very tight. So If you can stay in your apartment you should stay,' Sabourin said. However, Catherine Lussie, a coordinator with the Montreal-based housing advocate group FRAPRU (Front d'action populaire en réaménagement urbain), said the situation had worsened. She said that, as of Thursday, 283 households were being supported by the OMHM. 'It's definitely more then last year. Last year at the same time there were 268 household in the same situation. So, we see a little increase even though the vacancy rate has actually increased,' Lussie said in an interview. Moreover, she said the Statistics Canada data comes as no surprise, given the lack of measures implemented since the start of the housing crisis in 2018. 'Nothing has been done to prevent rent increases that we are seeing right now,' she said. The coordinator said she is worried about the situation as July 1 approaches, adding that some tenants will have to make difficult choices, such as temporarily staying with family, sleeping in their cars, or renting an apartment they cannot afford. 'You'll see after that. They need support from food banks because they are at the limit of what they can pay, Lussie continued. 'Also, what we see more is how long it takes after July 1 to find housing. So the numbers keep increasing after July 1 of tenants needing those services. For some it might takes weeks or even months to find a place that they can call a home.' With files from Matt Grillo and The Canadian Press
The Sun
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Kay Burley shares snap with rarely seen son Wolfie as they move out of family home after her exit from Sky News
PROUD mum Kay Burley today shared a snap of her rarely seen son Wolfie as they moved out of the family home, following her exit from Sky News. The broadcaster's hosted her final programme in February, and is now marking another new chapter in her life. 7 7 7 After adjusting to life in retirement, Kay, 64, has now taken the plunge and is moving out of the family home. To celebrate an "end of an era" the former journalist posted a slew of pics of her with her son Wolfie, 32. Kay shares her only child - who's real name is Alexander - with her ex-husband, Steve Kutner. Captioning the heartwarming snaps, she wrote: "End of an era. Moving day from Harrow on the Hill. "I have spent half my life in this street and my son @wolfiekutner has spent his whole life here. "He went to school a stone's throw away from the front door and we often had a house full of his schoolmates playing cricket in the garden. I\" spent most of my working life at Sky based in this street. I remember being woken by my head of news and driving up the road in the dark on 31st August, 1997 not knowing what the day would bring - it was the morning Diana died. "We will leave many memories behind. LEAVING SKY NEWS Kay announced she was leaving Sky News on her final show in February. Addressing viewers at the end of the show, she said: "From a standing start to one of the most recognised and valued brands in global news, it's been an honour and privilege to work with some of the best and hardest working teams in the business. Sky News in major hosting shake up as multiple stars are replaced while another is forced to present alone "News by its very nature is often devastating and together we've covered so many life-changing events - from the tragic death of Diana, the shocking terror attack of 9/11; the Asian Tsunami; the Concorde air disaster. "But we've also enjoyed some wonderful high notes too, haven't we - the thrill of London winning the chance to host the 2012 Olympics; a plethora of royal weddings; jubilees and who can forget days and days and DAYS waiting for royal babies to arrive at the Lindo Wing. "But after over a million minutes of live TV news - more than anyone else in the world - its time for me to indulge in some of my other passions - including my love for travel. "So, after covering 12 separate general elections - including Sir Keir Starmer 's victory last year - I am retiring from Sky News - let politicians of every party just rejoice at that news! 7 7 "Thank you for waking up and tuning in every morning. I can't tell you how much I have appreciated your support over the last three and a half decades: You're awesome. "I will post more on my social media and hope to see you around. Please keep in touch." CAREER IN THE SPOTLIGHT Before leaving in February, Kay had hosted the 24-hour rolling news channel's breakfast programme for the last five years, moving from her afternoon slot in 2019. She first joined Sky when it launched in 1988 and claims to have hosted more live television than any other broadcaster. 7 Kay soon became the face of Sky News for major world events, such as the death of Princess Diana, the births of the Royal babies and the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Sky bosses took Kay off air for six months in 2020 after her birthday bash flouted Coronavirus lockdown rules at the time with the anchor apologising for the "error of judgement". As well as hosting live TV, Burley published her debut novel, First Ladies in 2011, which was followed by her second book Betrayal in 2012. The anchor's career first started in BBC local radio and Tyne Tees Television. She then joined ITV 's TV-am in 1985 as a reporter and occasional newsreader. Anne Diamond during their maternity leave.
Sky News
08-05-2025
- Politics
- Sky News
Conclave live: Cardinals locked inside Sistine Chapel for next round of voting
Some of the experts and guests we've had on Sky News have used the phrase "moving day". It touches on the intricate dynamics of the secretive voting process and how it unfolds in real time, with frontrunners rising and falling. In short, "moving day" refers to how the cardinals' votes move from one candidate to another as the successive ballots show where support is coalescing and where it is thinner. Here Sky News commentator Alastair Bruce and Father Stephen Wang, rector of the Venerable English College in Rome, explain this key part of the voting process. Momentum reaching critical mass? Bruce says: "There are people who are heavily promoted at the beginning and do well, and yet they don't quite have the impetus to get to the top. "What can happen is a lesser-known name can do increasingly well and votes spill off the ones who were doing well at the beginning and suddenly the lesser-known cardinal gets momentum. "What tends to happen is about now we tend to see who is getting momentum. "This afternoon should solve that. The momentum may reach a result, it may not. "If it doesn't by tonight, I expect by tomorrow morning... after a good breakfast, we might see a result." 'Very important shifts behind the scenes' Father Wang adds to this, saying: "It's a very interesting time in the process for the cardinals, after the third ballot. "Let's just say, for example, I had someone I was convinced of, and I may have voted for him three times now, and I'm seeing he's getting four or five votes, but it's not going up. "It's not realistic he's going to have enough consensus around him from other cardinals, this is just the moment I might be thinking I need to let go of my first choice and look at the others who have a bit more momentum and support them. "There will be some very important shifts going on behind the scenes now."
