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Car Accidents April 17th, 2026

Young Pedestrian Struck and Killed on Hwy. 401 Near Scarborough Town Centre

By Sivan Tumarkin

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

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Employment Law April 17th, 2026

GeoComply: Severance Rights in Canada

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Car Accidents April 17th, 2026

3 Dead Following Serious Hwy. 17 Collision Northwest of Thunder Bay

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 17th, 2026

2 Southern Ontario Hospitals Replacing Dozens of PSWs with Nurses in 2026

By Lior Samfiru

Which hospitals have issued layoff notices to PSWs and key severance resources for affected non-unionized staff.

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Employment Law April 17th, 2026

“Heartbreaking”: SCDSB Cutting Dozens of Teaching Roles in 2026

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 17th, 2026

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

By Lior Samfiru

The Simcoe County District School Board is looking to cut dozens of teachers. Key details and resources for non-union staff.

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Employment Law April 17th, 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 17th, 2026

Johnston Equipment: Severance Rights in Canada

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or lost your job at Johnston Equipment? Understand your severance rights in Canada and how our team can help.

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Employment Law April 17th, 2026

HiringBranch: Severance Rights in Canada

By Lior Samfiru

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

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