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Car Accidents November 19th, 2024

Two pedestrians dead, struck by red Ford in Windsor

By Sivan Tumarkin

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

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Employment Law November 19th, 2024

Calgary’s living wage nearly $10 higher than minimum wage, advocates claim

By Lior Samfiru

VCC Executive Director Meaghon Reid said Calgarians are "skipping meals or living in overcrowded, unsafe conditions."…

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Employment Law November 19th, 2024

TD Bank Layoffs 2024: Severance Pay for Employees

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off from TD? Discover your rights as a TD employee, how severance pay is calculated and actions after job loss in…

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Car Accidents November 18th, 2024

9 people hurt, 2 critical, after fiery TTC collision in North York

By Sivan Tumarkin

Toronto police are asking for the public's help to locate a black SUV that didn't remain at the collision.

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Car Accidents November 18th, 2024

Fiery single-vehicle crash in Bracebridge claims life of driver

By Sivan Tumarkin

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

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Car Accidents November 18th, 2024

Ottawa OPP investigating fatal single-vehicle crash on Hwy. 417

By Sivan Tumarkin

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

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Employment Law November 17th, 2024

Return to Office in Alberta: Employee Rights

By Karen Tereposky

Boss instructing you to resume in-office work? Understand your workplace rights in Alberta and how our team can help.

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Car Accidents November 17th, 2024

5 people seriously hurt following single-vehicle crash in Lowertown

By Sivan Tumarkin

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

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Employment Law November 15th, 2024

General Motors Layoffs: 1,000 jobs cut to improve efficiency

By Lior Samfiru

A company spokesperson said optimizing for speed and excellence is necessary to "win in this competitive market."…

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