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South Wales Argus
17 hours ago
- Business
- South Wales Argus
Cardiff mansion built for department store founder for sale
The property, known as Mansion House, was commissioned in 1865 by James Howell, the businessman behind Howell's department store. According to the listing, the house's unusual entrance was a special request by Mr Howell, who wanted to allow the building to be split in two for future generations. Both doors open into the same hallway, but a wall was built in the cellar so it could be extended upwards to divide the home. Designed by Habershon & Fawckner architects, the building was granted Grade II listed status in 2002 by Cadw, the Welsh heritage body. The listing notes: "The house, which was one of the grandest houses in Cardiff, was built for James Howell, the founder of Howell's department store." After its time as a private residence, Mansion House was bought by Cardiff Corporation and served as the official home of the city's lord mayors until 1971. The property has hosted a number of notable visitors, including King George V, Winston Churchill, and Nelson Mandela. It was also the preferred accommodation in the city for King Charles III during his time as Prince of Wales, according to the listing. In recent years, the building has been used by Cardiff Council and is currently licensed for civil ceremonies and weddings. Mansion House has also appeared in the television series Doctor Who. The property is now up for sale, with offers invited for a freehold sale on an unconditional basis. Savills' Ted Harding-Brown describes Mansion House as 'one of our city's most historically rich buildings' and suggests it could be converted for a range of uses, including a boutique hotel, nursery, health or education facility, or returned to use as a family home. On the ground floor, period features remain, including the entrance hall leading to a dining room and drawing room. There is a fully fitted kitchen and a reception room previously used for formal ceremonies. The first floor includes the former lord mayor's suite with a linked bedroom, lounge, and drawing room. Several bedrooms with en suites are located at the front of the house, with two additional wings at the rear. One wing contains two en-suite bedrooms, while the other has three smaller rooms, including a kitchen. The attic floor has eight rooms and two bathrooms, and the basement offers office space and storage.
Vancouver Sun
3 days ago
- Business
- Vancouver Sun
Airbnb hosts in B.C. say booking platform jumping the gun with cancellations
Victoria resident Dianne Donohue was checking her messages last week when she got a note from one of her Airbnb guests telling her that the online platform had reached out to guests recommending they cancel their stay. The reason was that Donohue was not in compliance with the province's new registration system and the platform would be forced to cancel her listing if she did not have a valid registration number issued by June 23. In a panic, the host said she called both Airbnb and Vrbo. She later realized that she had filled out the provincial registration form improperly. She had said her property was not her principal residence and that it was available for 30-day rentals instead of for daily bookings. Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. While she rents out her laneway house for a 30-day minimum, two rooms in her house are rented out as daily short-term rentals. After Donohue sent what she estimates were 15 emails to the government, an official got back to her and walked her through how to redo the application. 'By the next morning, she had taken care of it, passed it on to who needed to approve it. It was done literally within hours,' Donohue told Postmedia on Monday. Not everyone has been so lucky. Airbnb estimates it has started cancelling thousands of bookings in the lead-up to the official deadline of June 23 for hosts to register their listings with the provincial government. The registry is meant to ensure all listings and hosts are in compliance with provincial laws that restrict short-term rentals in most communities to people's primary residences and an additional units on the same property. However, the rollout of the new registry has been anything but smooth, according to Airbnb. Alex Howell, Airbnb's Canadian policy lead, said the problem is that listings in full compliance with provincial laws are being rejected by the registration system for simple discrepancies such as formatting errors in addresses. Howell said there is no flexibility within the province's laws governing short-term rentals and the government only allowed a month for Airbnb and other platforms to test the registry system before the June 23 deadline. 'The reality is a system like this is incredibly complicated. It requires two separate databases to talk to each other. Something like that typically requires three to six months of pretty intense testing in a live environment,' said Howell. 'We have been telling them for months to slow down, and they have just failed to listen. And so we are now in the situation where we're playing whack-a-mole, trying to address these issues as they crop up.' Airbnb said that while they have helped thousands of hosts experiencing technical issues, between 600 to 800 are still experiencing difficulties. One host, Jonathan Rossouw, told Postmedia his application with the City of Victoria was denied because he had a car that was still registered at his old home with his ex-wife. He said they separated several years ago and no longer live together but that was enough to get his registration rejected. He said he simply wants to be able to rent out his condo, which is his primary residence, when he is out of town for work. 'It took about two months for them to get back to me, or even more, three months almost,' said Rossouw. 'They said it might take one to two months, possibly three months for the appeal. I was like, OK, well, then it's the end of the year, and then you got to re-register.' City of Victoria spokesperson Colleen Mycroft said the city couldn't comment on Rossouw's specific case but that it had approved roughly 80 per cent of registrations. While Airbnb is pointing the finger at the province for the difficulties, Donohue blames Airbnb, stating that it should have contacted her, instead of her would-be guest, about potential cancellations. She also said that while the provincial government was helpful in addressing her concerns, Airbnb has just been going around pulling properties off the site. 'It's Airbnb that is going to come into compliance with what the government wants,' said Donohue. 'I think the government program has its inefficiencies, but Airbnb is being really aggressive, removing people's listings ahead of time, because the province has given people until June 23 to actually have everything registered, whereas Airbnb is starting to rip people's listings now.' Salmon Arm resident Jen Chang also blamed Airbnb, saying she had registered as soon as she could in February and received a tentative number from the province pending an official review. Despite this, she said she has been getting emails every week from Airbnb telling her that her house number didn't match the address on her registration and that the listing would be taken down without fixing it. She said she made the required changed but her property was removed anyways. As of Tuesday afternoon, it was back with no explanation. She said the platform tried to tell her she had taken it down herself. 'Airbnb, it's like a game for them, they're not working with us. They're just saying you need to complain. It's like they want to cause a kerfuffle,' said Chang. 'It's like every week I get an email from Airbnb telling me I need to complain to my MLAs. I need to rectify this issue, I'm just kind of done with it.' Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon told Postmedia that the province has created a system that allows for registrations to be fixed on the back end if there are any discrepancies such as mis-formatted addresses. He said Airbnb is instead using its hosts as 'a tool' in its efforts to get the province to back down on its short-term restrictions. 'Clearly Airbnb is looking using opportunities to put their hosts under stress because they have a greater motive, which is to get rid of the reforms that we've brought around short-term rentals,' the housing minister said in an interview. 'I'm not surprised, they are hiring very highly paid lobbyists to go out and try to make the case for why these rules can't be in place.'
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Yahoo
Accused NJ killer used fake police lights to pull over wife's lover, cops say
A 33-year-old New Jersey man is accused of using emergency LED lights, resembling those on a cop cruiser, to pull over his wife's lover before shooting him dead. Surveillance footage from the night of June 4 allegedly shows Juan Jesus Mejia Yanza following Rolando Acte Mejia from his home in Howell to a few different locations, according to an affidavit of probable cause obtained by At one point, Yanza can be seen activating the lights to 'pull over' the victim on White Street, where Mejia, 36, was later found dead in his car from two gunshot wounds. The affidavit alleges that Yanza's wife was in a romantic relationship with Mejia. The wife told investigators she and the victim were on the phone for about an hour the night he was killed. She said he abruptly ended the call around 11:30 p.m. after saying he was being pulled over, and didn't respond to any subsequent calls or texts. The surveillance footage allegedly shows Yanza returning to his home in Howell in the early hours of June 5. Yanza was taken into custody on Friday and charged with first-degree murder and two related weapons offense, according to the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office. He remains in custody at the Monmouth County Correctional Institution pending future proceedings.
Eater
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Eater
Nashville's Own Jake Howell Gets a James Beard Award for Best Chef: Southeast
Jake Howell has received the prestigious James Beard Award in the category of Best Chef: Southeast. The chef from Nashville's acclaimed Iberian restaurant Peninsula was the city's only finalist for the awards, sometimes nicknamed the 'Oscars' of the food world. Winners were announced at a ceremony yesterday evening in Chicago. Howell faced stiff competition in the category, which also included Noam Bilitzer of Louisville's MeeshMeesh Mediterranean, Sarah Bradley of Freight House in Paducah, KY, Asheville's Silver Iocovozzi of Neng's Jr.'s, and Robbioe Robinson of City Limits Barbecue in West Columbia, S.C. It was a big night for the industry, where the awards recognized excellence across the country, including New York's Jungsik Yim of Jungsik as Outstanding Chef across the nation, and Boulder, Colo.'s Frasca Food and Wine for Outstanding Restaurant. A full list of winners is available here. See More: Nashville Restaurant News
Cision Canada
4 days ago
- Business
- Cision Canada
Full Circle Lithium Expands Distribution Network For Its FCL-X™ Lithium-Ion Battery Fire Extinguishing Agent
FCL has now signed six distribution agreements to market FCL-X™ within the USA with large USA-based fire safety products distributors Due to the strong interest in FCL-X™ products, FCL has also restructured its master distribution agreement strategy in the USA into regional coverage FCL expects additional distribution agreements to be signed in the USA and internationally over the next few months TORONTO, June 17, 2025 /CNW/ - Full Circle Lithium Corp. ("FCL" or the "Company") (TSXV: FCLI) (OTCQB: FCLIF), a USA-based manufacturer of lithium-ion battery specialty firefighting agent, FCL-X™, is pleased to announce the signing of regional distribution agreements with the following leading US distributors: Howell Fire and Rescue Inc. ("Howell"), Heiman Fire Equipment ("Heiman), Swift Group LLC ("Swift") and Central Alabama Training Solutions ("CATS"), Great Plains Fire ("Great Plains") and FYR-TEK Inc. ("FYR-TEK") in the USA and Safetek Profire ("Safetek") in Canada. These distribution agreements are in addition to the US Fire Pump distribution agreement already in place. These regional distribution agreements mark important milestones in the Company's efforts to commercialize its proprietary and innovative lithium-ion battery fire fighting agent, FCL-X™ and reflect a change in the Company's North American strategy by focusing on more regional expertise in the USA and Canada to better address FCL-X™ across residential, industrial, and commercial settings and most importantly into the first responder fire safety industry. These new distribution agreements primarily emphasize the FCL-X™ Extinguisher, FCL-X™ Recharge, and FCL-X™ PRO product lines, granting certain exclusive distribution rights within their respective regions for a defined period. The Company now serves more than 25 states in the USA and all of Canada directly through its distributors. This excludes US Fire Pump's exclusive distribution for our FCL-X™ ProMax product line to industrial and commercial markets. All other USA states not covered by the current distributors mentioned below are served directly by the Company. Carlos Vicens, CEO, Founder, and Director of FCL, stated, "The FCL-X™ handheld product line of fire suppression offers cutting-edge technology specifically crafted for efficient, effective, and safe response, reducing the risks associated with lithium-ion battery fires. Through these new distribution agreements, we look forward to growing a strong distribution network in the US and Canada that guarantees access to this vital safety solution, ultimately protecting people and property." The Company retains the right to market all its products globally and may pursue additional distribution agreements worldwide and, in the USA, provided these do not conflict with these distribution agreements. About Howell Rescue Systems Howell is a family owner business with over 50 years dedicated to providing fire departments throughout the United States with high quality rescue equipment like extrication tools or SCBAs. Howell has a rich history of work and servicing rescue equipment as well as a team who is dedicated to helping fire department. Howell has an extensive distribution network that covers key markets and regions in the USA, and has history of successful partnerships and a reputation for reliability demonstrated by the ability to deliver results. About Heiman Fire Equipment Heiman Fire Equipment was founded in 1947 and has been family-owned and operated locally ever since. Building on its modest beginnings of selling fire extinguishers to the local farming community in Ashton, IA, the company has evolved into a multi-faceted company with nationwide fire equipment sales, fire truck manufacturing, service, and refurbishments, plastics fabrication, and industrial sales and service. About Swift Group LLC Swift Group was established in 2018 by our founder and president, Jerry Swift, who has proudly dedicated 24 years of service to his community. Since its inception, Swift Group has grown to a team of six employees, all of whom have served or currently serve in public safety. Our mission is simple: to provide the highest quality products to those who need them most. About Central Alabama Training Solutions Founded in 2004 by former firefighters Keith Sharp and Dennis Weverink, CATS is a family-owned business built on experience, service, and a passion for safety. Headquartered in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, CATS has grown into a trusted provider of fire service equipment, industrial safety gear, and real-world training solutions. With deep roots in the fire service and a commitment to quality, CATS is proud to serve the professionals who protect others every day. About Great Plains Fire Great Plains Fire is in the business of new apparatus, pre-owned apparatus, service, and loose equipment. With over 40 years of experience working in the fire and safety industry. Great Plains is your local fire protection provider that understands the unique business and is committed to providing the highest quality products and services in the industry. Great Plains Fire is located in Fergus Falls, MN and is centrally located to fulfill the needs of all fire departments. About FYR-TEK Inc. With over 70 years combined fire industry experience, FYR-TEK is a family-owned and operated company that strives to provide customers with high-quality, reasonably priced firefighting equipment. FYR-TEK utilizes a service-oriented teamwork approach in doing business that places customer service as top priority while providing fire departments the rescue tools and firefighting equipment they need to make a difference. About Safetek Profire Safetek was founded in 1993 by John Witt in Coquitlam, British Columbia and serves all of Canada. From its beginning in 1993, Safetek set out to be a different kind of company and is proud to represent some of the most recognized fire-rescue vehicle brands including: E-ONE, EVI, KME, Ladder Tower, Smeal, Spartan, and SVI. By pioneering "the part you need when you need it", and "service anywhere, anytime", Safetek is committed to helping our customers keep their fleets in service. About Full Circle Lithium Corp. FCL has developed an innovative lithium-ion battery fire-extinguishing agent named FCL-X™ to address the increasing number of difficult-to-extinguish and hazardous lithium-ion battery-based fires. FCL-X™ is a non-hazardous fire extinguishing agent specifically designed to combat lithium-ion cell and/or battery fires. It is a water-based solution that neutralizes complex chemical reactions, creating a protective layer on the surface of materials containing elemental lithium. FCL-X™ has been tested by 3 rd party laboratories as well as on live fires on both small and industrial scale fires and has proved that it mitigates the lithium oxidation reaction, limiting hydrogen generation and stabilizing decomposing electrolytes. FCL-X™ is easy to use, with fast heat dissipation, minimal clean-up, and non-hazardous properties, making it a sustainable choice. FCL has gathered a leading technical team with over 100 years of combined lithium, fire, and safety training and firefighting experience. Additional information regarding FCL is available on SEDAR at under the Company's profile and on its website Cautionary Statement Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of securities legislation in the Canada and which are based on the expectations, estimates and projections of management of the parties as of the date of this news release unless otherwise stated. Forward-looking statements are generally identifiable by use of the words "expect", "anticipate", "continue", "estimate", "objective", "ongoing", "may", "will", "project", "should", "could", "believe", "plans", "intends" or the negative of these words or other variations on these words or comparable terminology. More particularly, and without limitation, this news release contains forward-looking statements and information concerning expectations on the effectiveness of the marketing and sales of FCL-X™ through distribution agreements, the viability, effectiveness, safety and additional commercialization related to FCL-X™ which is at an early stage of commercialization (which is very difficult for a start-up venture like FCL as there are much larger and better capitalized established companies that can potentially quickly enter the lithium-ion battery fire-fighting market and create strong competition against FCL), on receiving patent protection for FCL-X™ and related inventions and processes, the ability of FCL, a start-up venture, to successfully commercialize its FCL-X™ including ramping-up production of the agent to meet potential demand, continue raising capital, upgrading and refurbishing its plant, and sourcing feedstock for this and its other lines of business. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Such factors include, among others, the uncertainties and risk factors related to the technical elements in a processing and refining business, loss of key technical and other staff, lithium price fluctuations, the battery fire-extinguishing agent functioning as expected to meet safety requirements and fire-fighting related government regulations and potential client product specifications, and applicable environmental requirements and issues – see additional risks described in FCL's public filings. Actual results, developments and timetables could vary significantly from the estimates presented. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements. FCL disclaims any intent or obligation to update publicly such forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, unless required by law. Additionally, FCL undertakes no obligation to comment on analyses, expectations or statements made by third parties in respect of FCL, its financial or operating results or its securities.
