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Employment Law March 30th, 2026

Fired for Insubordination in Canada? What Employees Need to Know

By Sivan Tumarkin

Fired for insubordination? Learn your rights in Canada, whether it’s just cause, and if you’re still owed severance pay.

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Car Accidents March 30th, 2026

4 Hospitalized After Subaru, Mercedes Collide Near Robinson Creek in Markham

By Sivan Tumarkin

York police are asking anyone with information on the incident, including dashcam footage, to contact them.

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Disability/Personal Injury March 30th, 2026

“Not Just a Number”: Epic Games Fires Programmer with Terminal Brain Cancer

By Sivan Tumarkin

CEO Tim Sweeney confirmed on social media that the video game developer will "solve" the family's life insurance issue.

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Employment Law March 30th, 2026

LifeLabs No Longer Exiting Sudbury in 2026, Cutting Staff in Half

By Lior Samfiru

The latest information on the company's plans, key resources for affected non-union staff, and how our team can help.

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Employment Law March 30th, 2026

LifeLabs Layoffs 2026: What’s Happening & Severance Rights in Canada

By Lior Samfiru

LifeLabs is planning to eliminate 20 jobs in Sudbury, Ont. Key details and resources for affected non-unionized staff.

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Employment Law March 30th, 2026

Canada Layoffs (2026): What They Mean & Your Legal Rights

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or facing layoffs in Canada? Learn what a layoff really means, when severance is owed, and what to do next.

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Car Accidents March 30th, 2026

1 Dead, 6 Hospitalized After Hwy. 8 Head-On Collision South of Cambridge

By Sivan Tumarkin

Ontario Provincial Police are asking anyone with information on the incident, including dashcam footage, to contact them.

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Car Accidents March 28th, 2026

Waterloo Car Accident Today: Updates, Hotspots & Legal Help

By Sivan Tumarkin

Injured in a Waterloo car accident today or yesterday? Get the latest updates, hotspot locations, and learn your legal rights.

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Employment Law March 27th, 2026

BIOVECTRA Conducting “Targeted Workforce Adjustments”, Dozens of Jobs Affected

By Lior Samfiru

The latest information on the job cuts, key resources for affected non-unionized employees, and how we can help.

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