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Employment Law April 10th, 2026

WRDSB to Trim Teaching Staff Ahead of 2026-2027 School Year

By Lior Samfiru

The latest information on the workforce reduction and key severance resources for affected non-unionized workers.

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Employment Law April 10th, 2026

WRDSB Layoffs 2026: What’s Happening & Severance Rights in Ontario

By Lior Samfiru

The Waterloo Region District School Board is trimming its teaching staff in 2026. Key details and employment resources.

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Employment Law April 10th, 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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Employment Law April 10th, 2026

QNX: Severance Rights in Canada

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or lost your job at BlackBerry's QNX? Understand your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate severance pay.

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Car Accidents April 10th, 2026

E-Bike Rider, 56, Dead Following Single-Vehicle Crash East of London

By Sivan Tumarkin

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

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Employment Law April 10th, 2026

Cobs Bread: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or lost your job at Cobs Bread? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate severance pay.

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Employment Law April 10th, 2026

The Canadian Brewhouse: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or lost your job at The Canadian Brewhouse? Learn more about your rights to severance as a non-unionized staffer.

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Employment Law April 9th, 2026

Extendicare Cutting Around 21 Jobs at Sudbury Long-Term Care Home

By Lior Samfiru

The latest information on the workforce reduction and key severance resources for affected non-unionized workers.

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Employment Law April 9th, 2026

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

By Lior Samfiru

Extendicare is reportedly eliminating around 21 jobs in Sudbury. Key details and resources for affected non-unionized staff.

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