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Employment Law May 2nd, 2025

General Motors cutting shift at Oshawa plant, affecting hundreds of jobs

By Lior Samfiru

The automaker said it has decided to reduce production "in light of forecasted demand and the evolving trade environment."…

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Employment Law May 2nd, 2025

General Motors Layoffs: Your Rights and Severance Pay Explained

By Lior Samfiru

Lost your job at General Motors? Learn more about your rights to severance in Canada and next steps after termination.

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Employment Law May 2nd, 2025

Laid off or facing layoffs in Canada? Your 2025 legal guide

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or affected by layoffs in Canada? Understand your rights to severance and next steps in our 2025 legal guide.

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Employment Law May 1st, 2025

‘Real doom and gloom’: Thunder Bay’s Alstom plant prepares to shed 200+ jobs

By Lior Samfiru

Over 200 roles are scheduled to be axed at Alstom’s Thunder Bay plant, starting May 9, as a major contract wraps up.

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Employment Law May 1st, 2025

Alstom Layoffs: Your Rights and Severance Pay Explained

By Lior Samfiru

Lost your job at Alstom? Learn more about your rights to severance in Canada and next steps after termination.

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Car Accidents May 1st, 2025

Woman dead, struck by dump truck in Ottawa’s Elmvale Acres neighbourhood

By Sivan Tumarkin

Investigators are asking anyone with information on the incident, including photos or video, to contact them.

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Car Accidents May 1st, 2025

OPP investigating multi-vehicle collision on Hwy. 400 in Barrie

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 May 1st, 2025

Latest Toronto car accidents and traffic collisions

By Sivan Tumarkin

Get the latest updates on Toronto car accidents & traffic collisions, as well as news on major incidents & accident hotspots across…

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Employment Law April 30th, 2025

Expedia Group trimming workforce by 3%, part of 2025 restructuring

By Lior Samfiru

The update comes just weeks after the travel technology company scaled back its marketing department in March.

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