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Car Accidents August 28th, 2024

Separate London motorcycle crashes result in one dead, another injured

By Sivan Tumarkin

A tragic night in London as two separate crashes result in one fatality and another motorcyclist in critical condition.

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Car Accidents August 28th, 2024

3-vehicle crash on Hwy. 401 hospitalizes 6, driver facing charges

By Sivan Tumarkin

A three-vehicle collision late Tuesday night on Highway 401 in Toronto sent six people to hospital, while the driver was arrested.

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Employment Law August 27th, 2024

Major executive restructuring at London Health Sciences Centre amid budget crisis

By Lior Samfiru

London Health Sciences Centre is cutting executive staff members as part of a broader effort to manage a growing $150 million deficit.

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Car Accidents August 27th, 2024

Edmonton LRT train derails after hitting flatbed truck at 75 Street, Roper Road

By Sivan Tumarkin

A Valley Line LRT train derailed in southeast Edmonton after colliding with a flatbed truck, injuring the train operator and a passenger.

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Car Accidents August 27th, 2024

Woman fatally struck crossing Ellerslie Road in Southeast Edmonton

By Sivan Tumarkin

A tragic incident occurred on Saturday night in southeast Edmonton, where a 53-year-old woman lost her life after being struck by a…

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Employment Law August 27th, 2024

Wells Fargo Layoffs: Bank quietly cuts thousands of jobs through incremental layoffs

By Lior Samfiru

Wells Fargo has been steadily reducing its workforce, with thousands of job cuts occurring across North America, according to reports.

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A blue car is parked in front of a reflective glass facade, possibly at a Zanchin Auto Group dealership, with a setting sun in the background.
Employment Law August 27th, 2024

Wood Automotive Group: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or lost your job at Wood Automotive Group? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate your…

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Employment Law August 27th, 2024

Quest Diagnostics acquires LifeLabs from OMERS for $1.35B: Employee rights

By Lior Samfiru

The acquisition, which closes by the end of 2024, will allow LifeLabs to maintain its brand, Canadian headquarters, and management team.

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A stressed young woman, an employee working in Ontario, clutches her head as she stares at her laptop screen.
Employment Law August 27th, 2024

Stress leave in Ontario: Employee rights

By Lior Samfiru

Learn when you qualify for stress leave, how to get it, and what your rights are as an employee in Ontario.

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