Marilyn Lastman, wife of former Mayor Mel, dead at age 84

Marilyn Lastman, the wife of former mayor Mel Lastman, has died in Toronto General Hospital at the age of 84 on New Year’s Day. Toronto Sun

Tulip Steakhouse closes

The Tulip Steakhouse at 1606 Queen St. E has closed its doors at that location without notice and it may be gone for good. The restaurant has been at the Queen premises for 30 years and told City News that it hopes to find a new address nearby. It says on Facebook that the decision to leave was caused by a rent increase to $10,000 a month.