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OPP at the scene of a crash on the Highway 7 flyover ramp to Highway 8 in Kitchener on Jan. 26, 2026. (Photo: @OPP_HSD / X/Twitter)
Car Accidents January 26th, 2026

1 Driver Dead, 1 Hurt After Vehicles Launch Off Hwy. 7 Flyover Ramp in Kitchener

By Sivan Tumarkin

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

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Car Accidents January 26th, 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 January 23rd, 2026

Citigroup Slashing Hundreds of Jobs in January 2026, More Cuts Expected in March

By Lior Samfiru

The latest information on the workforce reduction and key resources for affected non-unionized employees in Canada.

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Employment Law January 23rd, 2026

Citigroup Layoffs in Canada: Employee Rights & Key Severance Facts

By Lior Samfiru

Citi is planning to axe hundreds of jobs to kick off 2026. Understand your severance rights in Canada.

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Employment Law January 23rd, 2026

Laid Off or Facing Layoffs in Canada? Your 2026 Legal Guide

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or affected by layoffs in Canada? Understand your rights to severance and next steps in our 2026 legal guide.

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Employment Law January 23rd, 2026

Amazon Reportedly Planning to Axe Thousands of Corporate Jobs in 2026

By Lior Samfiru

The latest information on the potential downsizing and key resources for affected non-unionized employees in Canada.

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Employment Law January 23rd, 2026

Amazon Layoffs in Canada: Employee Rights & Key Severance Facts

By Lior Samfiru

Amazon might cut another 14,000 corporate jobs in 2026. Understand your severance rights in Canada and how we can help.

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Employment Law January 23rd, 2026

Nurses: Your Pre-Shift Handovers Should be Paid

By Lior Samfiru

Our firm is investigating reports that it's common for pre-shift handovers or changeovers to be unpaid for non-unionized nurses.

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Employment Law January 23rd, 2026

U-Haul Managers: Overtime Pay Investigation and Your Legal Rights

By Lior Samfiru

Our firm is investigating reports that U-Haul employees in Canada are being misclassified as “managers” to avoid overtime payouts.

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