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12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
Kate Gosselin Reacts To Son Collin's Heartbreaking Claims
Former Jon & Kate Plus 8 star Kate Gosselin has reacted to her son Collin's recent comments about being 'forced apart' from his siblings. For context, Collin, 21, was separated from his seven siblings in 2016 when Kate sent him to Fairmount Behavioral Health Institute, which is a facility for children with 'psychiatric and behavioral problems.' In 2023, Collin claimed during Vice TV's investigative miniseries Dark Side of the 2000s that Kate repeatedly took out her 'anger and frustration' on him. 'I mean, a divorce and plenty of different things that can't be easy to go through,' he said. 'And, you know, I want to think that she needed someone to take out her anger and frustration on, and it was just kind of me.' Collin also claimed that his mom drove a 'social barrier' between him and his siblings when he was sent away. Fast forward to now, and Collin recently referenced his estranged relationship with his siblings in a now-viral TikTok. 'Forced apart, pitted against each other. All the fame and money in the world, but what about kids being kids?' he captioned the video. 'I will always love them more than anything. The tears I shed behind closed doors, thinking about the memories we could've shared. I love you guys.' Before long, Kate addressed Collin's claims directly after someone left a screenshot of his TikTok video under one of her posts. Per People, she wrote, 'He knows why,' alongside a sad emoji. We'll keep you posted if and when more unfolds.
Yahoo
11-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Kate Gosselin Shares 'Precious' Throwback Photos of Her Kids Days After Son Collin Said Siblings Were 'Pitted Against Each Other'
The mom of 8's nostalgic post came four days after Collin, 21, claimed he and his seven siblings were "forced apart"NEED TO KNOW Kate Gosselin shared some never-before-seen photos of her eight kids from a 2010 summer day In the TikTok she posted sharing the photos, Kate, 50, said, "I wish I could go back" Days earlier, her 21-year-old son Collin shared in a post on TikTok that he feels he and his siblings were "forced apart" and "pitted against each other"Kate Gosselin appears to be feeling nostalgic. In a TikTok posted on Monday, Aug. 11, the mom of eight shared never-before-seen photos of her kids from 2010, and she seemed emotional as she reflected on how quickly time has passed. "I just wanted to preface and tell you a story about the photos I'm about to show you," she said as the video, which she took while walking her dog, began. "It was in 2010 — so the kids were 6, Mady and Cara would've been 9 — Deanna, our makeup artist friend – do you remember her from our show? – She came one summer morning and we decided she was gonna do makeup on the girls and mustaches and beards on the boys." Kate, 50, said that the result of the fun activity was "the most precious pictures" of her kids. "She came, we did it on the patio of our Pennsylvania house — they're the most precious pictures. I totally had forgotten about them," she said in the video. "I came across them the other day, and I cannot wait to share them, because the kids are so happy with the result, and they're so cute, and it was such a fun little silly, fun summer project to do together." "I hope you enjoy these pictures. Let me know what you think — they're really cute," Kate said as the video ended. "I wish I could go back." In the caption, she called the photos "the good old days❤️." Kate's reminiscing came days after her son Collin, 21, shared a candid message about how estranged he is from his siblings. On Aug. 7, her son, whom she shares with ex Jon Gosselin, shared a photo with his seven siblings on TikTok, writing over it, "Born to be a team, us against the world." In the slide over, he shared what the reality of his relationship with his siblings is, as he said he's "forced to do it alone, and wonder every day what our lives could've looked like." He elaborated further in the caption. "Forced apart, pitted against each other. All the fame and money in the world, but what about kids being kids?" he wrote, seemingly slamming his parents' choice to put their family on TV in Jon & Kate Plus 8. Of his siblings, Collin said he will "always love them more than anything" and admitted he's cried "behind closed doors, thinking about the memories we could've shared." Kate and her attorney, Richard Puleo, confirmed to PEOPLE that they "have no comment." Tensions have been high of late between Collin and Kate after he claimed she abused him. Last year, Collin told The Sun that his mom forced him to live in what he called a "containment room" where he was "isolated" from his siblings, dating back to when he was eight. "My mother at many, many times, and most of the time, became physically abusive, verbally, very abusive with the things she would say," he told the outlet. Kate's attorney said in response to the allegations that the mom of eight "did what she did to protect herself and her family" from Collin's "troubled behavior." (PEOPLE covered these allegations at the time and had reached out to Kate and her attorney then, but did not hear back about this request.) The allegations came after Collin revealed he was "discharged" from the Marines because he was "in an institution at one point in my life," he told Entertainment Tonight. Kate sent Collin to an institution for what she claimed to be "unpredictable and violent behavior" when he was 12, and he told the outlet it was "the most scared I've probably ever been in my life" and he "didn't even say goodbye" to his siblings before he went. Collin's dad, Jon, later told TMZ that his son had started college at Penn State and was "doing really well." "He's just moving forward past everything that happened to him,' Jon, 48, said. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Collin's decision to speak out gave him "closure," his dad added, as he addressed whether Kate and Collin will ever reconcile. "I mean if I had to predict, I don't think that will ever happen just because there is much animosity.' Read the original article on People
Hamilton Spectator
28-06-2025
- Business
- Hamilton Spectator
Collin presents City growth pitch to business crowd
Thunder Bay City Manager John Collin presented details of the City's Smart Growth Action Plan to members of the Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce on Thursday during a luncheon at the DaVinci Centre. Collin pointed out that the key to growth is starting with growing the population, which will entice businesses to be here. 'If you take a look at the last two (five-year) census periods, Thunder Bay's population grew by 1.3 per cent, ' Collin said. 'That doesn't sound half bad until you take a look at the national average, which was 5.2 per cent — four times more or the Ontario average, which was 5.8 per cent, which is four and a half times more.' He says a business looking for a place to start up or expand will tend to lean toward a city that's thriving with growth. 'We have not grown as much as we should in terms of population. We are not receding, and we are not declining, but we haven't grown enough. It's led to a real challenge with our revenue base,' he said. The majority of the tax revenue to run the City comes through property taxes. 'In the last 10 years, our property tax revenue has increased by 7.8 per cent — that's cumulative. . . . That sounds OK, until you consider inflation,' he noted. 'Inflation in the same timeframe grew by approximately 32 per cent — four times faster than we did. So it's not a question of doing more. It's a question of how we manage to keep our head above water when we are falling behind inflation so dramatically?' He said that typically, the City will 'shave the ice cube,' by trimming services and programs, and raise property tax rates and user rates. Collins said this is why the City needed a smart growth action plan instead of another generic strategy that could be used for any city. 'I'm talking about concrete actions germane to the city. And who writes that plan? Not administration.' He explained how they formed a task force of 25 people from businesses, academia, the business improvement areas, the Chamber of Commerce, and the Community Economic Development Commission, which have been working for six months to come up with a growth plan. The first draft was presented to council last week. 'The city needs to have land available and ready for businesses to establish themselves on,' he said. 'We don't have that shovel-ready land. We have a commercial park, but we don't have an industrial park. Lack of shovel-ready land is a true limiter to attracting business.' Of our current property tax base, 84 per cent is residential. Only 16 per cent is industrial and commercial. 'That's the reality, that we don't have the industry and the commercial undertakings that we used to have in this city,' he said. 'Look at the vacant grain elevators, and that's a visible icon of that reality. It's truly ironic because we're still regarded as a blue-collar town. But we don't have a whole lot of blue collar left.' He added that the city has to make sure our housing remains affordable and we need to 'build, build, build.' Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
Cision Canada
26-06-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
Markel International appoints Collin Sim as first Casualty Underwriter in Singapore
SINGAPORE, June 25, 2025 /CNW/ -- Markel Insurance, the insurance operations within Markel Group Inc. (NYSE:MKL), today announced the appointment of Collin Sim as Casualty Underwriter, marking the establishment of the company's first dedicated casualty underwriting position in Singapore. In her new role, Sim will be responsible for developing Markel's Casualty presence in Southeast Asia and the broader Asian market. She will focus on building and maintaining strategic relationships with brokers and clients while managing a portfolio of risks in accordance with Markel's underwriting principles. Her appointment supports the company's strategic expansion of casualty underwriting capabilities across the Asia Pacific region. Sim brings over two decades of casualty underwriting expertise across Asia to Markel. She most recently served as Assistant Vice President of General Casualty at Allied World, where she was responsible for managing general casualty direct and facultative business across Southeast Asian markets. Prior to that, she spent 17 years at Gen Re, where she played an instrumental role in developing casualty facultative books across multiple Asian markets, including Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, and China. Wanshi Lin, Head of Singapore, said: "We are delighted to welcome Collin to Markel. Her extensive experience and deep understanding of the Asian casualty market will be invaluable as we continue to expand our presence in the region. This strategic appointment demonstrates our commitment to building strong underwriting capabilities and delivering exceptional service to our clients and partners across Asia Pacific." Christian Stobbs, Managing Director - Asia Pacific, commented: "Collin's appointment represents a significant milestone in our regional growth strategy. Her proven track record in developing profitable casualty portfolios and her deep relationships across the Asian insurance market make her the ideal candidate to establish and grow our casualty practice in Singapore." About Markel Insurance We are Markel Insurance, a leading global specialty insurer with a truly people-first approach. As the insurance operations within the Markel Group Inc. (NYSE: MKL), we leverage a broad array of capabilities and expertise to create intelligent solutions for the most complex specialty insurance needs. However, it is our people – and the deep, valued relationships they develop with colleagues, brokers and clients – that differentiates us worldwide.
Indian Express
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
American vlogger couple explores Delhi, praises the city: ‘So green, absolutely beautiful'
Every year, thousands of foreigners visit India to experience its culture and rich heritage, diverse cuisine, and scenic landscapes. Among them are Collin and Meredith, an American couple who are also vloggers. In a recent Instagram video, they shared their experience of living in Delhi, offering a refreshing take on the capital city that counters typical online stereotypes. 'We just spent a week in Delhi, and we're happy to report we loved it,' says Collin at the beginning of the video. Meredith says, 'We were warned so much before we came about how crazy it is, and you get here, it's so green. I haven't sat in traffic once. Everywhere we've been has not been crowded. Absolutely beautiful.' She also says, 'I just feel everyone puts more insane things on the internet than what it actually is. This is super nice.' The video, shared on their Instagram handle @collinandmeredith, is captioned, 'Welcome to the non-viral side of Delhi.' In the caption, they also wrote: 'With 22 million people and a heavy reputation, we thought we would try and limit our time in the capital. Joke's on us—we loved it (although it was HOT when the heat wave came). Like all metropolitan cities, Delhi is full of good and bad areas, and has stunning streets, architecture, and culture. Not to mention a visible history that rivals just about anywhere in the world. The city has a heartbeat, and we are so lucky to have felt it. We might not recommend it as your first stop in India, as it is a bit wild at times, but once you're adjusted… well, you might love this misunderstood city as much as we do.' The video soon gained traction, racking up over 1.48 lakh views and 7,000 likes. instagram embed code The responses in the comment section were overwhelmingly positive. Many users praised the couple for showcasing a balanced and heartfelt view of Delhi. One comment read, 'True, Delhi is so vibrant, historically and culturally so rich. It has such a great and special atmosphere, food, people, of course!' Another user wrote, 'Thank you for doing this! Every place has its negatives… but to highlight only those is not fair.' A third commenter pointed out the negativity that often surrounds the portrayal of Indian cities: 'Hate sells, especially hate towards Indians. Even we ourselves are divided with that. Thank you for posting a real view of Delhi. There is much wrong with India but there is so much more good in India as well. Safe travels.' One Instagram user said, 'When you come to Delhi, decide what you want to do work or vacation? You wanna go to messy places, you will find them. You want beautiful places, you will find so much beauty!'
