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Employment Law November 28th, 2024

Sheridan College laying off staff, suspending 40 programs over international student cap

By Lior Samfiru

Sheridan College announces staff layoffs and suspension of 40 programs, citing a 30% enrolment drop due to the international student cap.

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Car Accidents November 28th, 2024

2 men seriously hurt after Chevrolet, Nissan collide in West Lincoln

By Sivan Tumarkin

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

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An insurance form for heart disease disability benefits, waiting to be filled out.
Disability/Personal Injury November 28th, 2024

Men at higher risk of dementia linked to heart disease, study finds

By Sivan Tumarkin

New study links heart disease to dementia in men a decade earlier than women. Learn about cognitive decline and disability rights.

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A photo of significant damage to the front of a grey vehicle.
Car Accidents November 27th, 2024

Crash on Fairview Street in Hamilton ends with 1 vehicle on its roof

By Sivan Tumarkin

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

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A number of binders and forms about ADHD disability benefits sit on a table, along with glasses, pens and a calculator.
Disability/Personal Injury November 27th, 2024

ADHD and disability benefits in Ontario: Navigating your options

By Sivan Tumarkin

ADHD is a recognized disability in Ontario. Learn about STD, LTD, and CPP Disability benefits for ADHD and what to do when…

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Employment Law November 27th, 2024

Desk discrimination: Library employee files $4.6-million lawsuit

By Lior Samfiru

The individual, who is 6'2", alleges that management forced him to work at an ill-fitting desk to show him "who was boss."…

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A photo of an oil rig in front of a sunset. (Photo: Zbynek Burival / Unsplash)
Employment Law November 27th, 2024

Canadian oil and gas jobs reach 10-year high amid industry optimism

By Lior Samfiru

Canada’s oil and gas industry hits a 10-year high with over 212,000 workers in 2023. Learn about the rising energy demand and…

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hitachi, severance pay
Employment Law November 26th, 2024

Hitachi Rail invests over $100 million to expand Toronto operations

By Lior Samfiru

Hitachi Rail invests over $100M in Toronto to upgrade rail technology, creating 100 jobs and integrating AI, 5G, and cloud solutions.

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A set of keys sit on a wooden table next to a miniature model of a house. Real estate industry employees are entitled to severance pay.
Employment Law November 26th, 2024

Colliers Layoffs: Severance Pay for Employees

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off from Colliers? Discover your rights as an employee, how severance pay is calculated and actions after job loss in Canada.

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