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Syria's Deadliest Days: Over 1,000 Killed in Clashes and Revenge Killings

In a tragic escalation of violence, over 1,000 people have lost their lives in Syria during two days of intense clashes and revenge killings. The conflict erupted between Syrian security forces and loyalists of ousted President Bashar al-Assad, with sectarian violence targeting the Alawite community, a key support base of the former regime. The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported that the death toll includes 745 civilians, 125 government security personnel, and 148 militants. The violence has left areas like Latakia without electricity and water, further deepening the humanitarian crisis. The revenge killings, primarily carried out by Sunni Muslim gunmen, have devastated Alawite villages, with reports of targeted shootings, looting, and arson. Thousands have fled to the mountains seeking safety, while bodies remain unburied in the streets of towns like Baniyas. This marks one of the deadliest episodes in Syria's 14-year conflict, raising fears of further inst...
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Ontario Caps Rent Increases Below Inflation Rate for 2025

Ontario has announced that the annual rent increase guideline for 2025 will be capped at 2.5 per cent. This rate is currently the lowest in the country and falls below the average inflation rate of 3.1 per cent. The guideline ensures that landlords cannot increase rent beyond this limit without approval from the Landlord and Tenant Board.

Under the Residential Tenancies Act, the cap is set at 2.5 per cent to protect tenants from rising interest rates that could lead to higher rent. Without this cap, the recent inflation rate would have resulted in a 3.1 per cent increase in 2025. It’s important to note that rent increases are not automatic; landlords must provide tenants with at least 90 days’ written notice using the correct form. If tenants believe they’ve received an improper rent increase, they can request a correction from the Landlord and Tenant Board.

Over the last three years, Ontario has seen significant housing starts and rental housing development, making this move a crucial step in maintaining affordability for tenants. 


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