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A photo of a multi-vehicle collision on Highway 7A in Port Perry, Ont. on May 19, 2026. (Photo: @OPP_HSD / X/Twitter)
Car Accidents May 19th, 2026

2 Hospitalized After 3-Vehicle Collision Near Port Perry Baptist Church

By Sivan Tumarkin

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

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A close-up of a vehicle's damaged headlight and hood following an Oshawa car crash.
Car Accidents May 19th, 2026

Oshawa Car Accidents, Crashes & Local News

By Sivan Tumarkin

Live hub for Oshawa crash news: today’s car accidents, yesterday’s collisions, hotspots, & legal help. Get updates, and what to do next.

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Employment Law May 19th, 2026

Meta to Eliminate and Reassign Thousands of Employees in May 2026

By Lior Samfiru

The latest information on the tech giant's restructuring and key employment resources for affected Canadian staff.

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Employment Law May 19th, 2026

Meta Layoffs 2026: News, Restructuring & Severance Pay in Canada

By Lior Samfiru

Meta is conducting a major reassignment initiative ahead of sweeping layoffs in May. Key details and resources for Canadians.

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Employment Law May 19th, 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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A photo of significant damage to the front of a grey vehicle.
Car Accidents May 19th, 2026

40-Year-Old Woman Dead, Struck by Vehicle on Hwy. 401 in Etobicoke

By Sivan Tumarkin

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

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A marble statue of Queen Victoria, for whom Victoria Day is celebrated in Ontario.
Employment Law May 18th, 2026

Victoria Day in Ontario: Stat Holiday Rights for Employees (2026)

By Lior Samfiru

Victoria Day is a paid stat holiday in Ontario. Understand your rights if your employer refuses to give you time off work.

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Employment Law May 17th, 2026

Ontario Statutory Holidays: Complete Guide for 2026

By Teilen Celentano

Ontario's 2026 statutory holidays. See who gets stat holiday pay, how to calculate it & what happens if you're fired near a…

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Employment Law May 16th, 2026

Alberta Stat Holidays 2026: Complete Guide

By Lior Samfiru

Full list of Alberta stat holidays in 2026. Learn about stat holiday pay rules and how our team can enforce your rights.

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