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Car Accidents September 15th, 2024

2 dead, 5 injured in suspected drunk driving crash near Consort, Alberta

By Sivan Tumarkin

A single-vehicle crash on Township Road 353, near Consort, Alberta, claimed the lives of two teenagers and left five others injured.

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Employment Law September 15th, 2024

Ballard Power: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or lost your job at Ballard Power? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate your severance…

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Employment Law September 15th, 2024

Ballard Power Layoffs: Restructuring aims to cut expenses by over 30%

By Lior Samfiru

Ballard Power Systems is implementing significant layoffs as part of a corporate restructuring aimed at reducing expenses by over 30%.

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Car Accidents September 15th, 2024

One person injured in Etobicoke rollover crash near Islington Avenue

By Sivan Tumarkin

A two-vehicle collision in Etobicoke resulted in a vehicle rollover and left one person injured on Sunday afternoon.

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Car Accidents September 13th, 2024

Fiery rollover near Humber River Hospital leaves two seriously injured

By Sivan Tumarkin

Late Thursday night, a serious accident occurred near Humber River Hospital in Toronto, resulting in a vehicle rollover and fire.

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Car Accidents September 13th, 2024

Whitby hit-and-run leaves woman seriously injured, driver arrested

By Sivan Tumarkin

Durham police have arrested a driver following a hit-and-run incident that occurred in Whitby, leaving a 23-year-old woman seriously injured.

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Employment Law September 13th, 2024

Ontario Science Centre Layoffs: 28 Dexterra employees affected after contract cut

By Lior Samfiru

Dexterra Group, which provided cleaning services for the Ontario Science Centre, has announced layoffs affecting 28 employees.

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Employment Law September 13th, 2024

Shell Layoffs: 20% workforce reduction targets Exploration, Development divisions

By Lior Samfiru

Global oil and gas giant Shell is planning to cut its workforce by 20%, with significant impacts to oil and gas exploration…

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Employment Law September 13th, 2024

Samsung Layoffs: Up to 30% of overseas staff cut amid global challenges

By Lior Samfiru

Samsung Electronics, the world's leading producer of smartphones, TVs, and memory chips, is preparing to reduce its global workforce.

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