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Newmont selling Ontario gold mine for $425 million: Employee rights
The sale, which is still subject to certain closing conditions, is expected to be completed in the first half of 2025.
OPP investigating fiery single-vehicle Hwy. 401 crash south of Guelph
Investigators are asking anyone with information on the incident, including dashcam footage, to contact them.
Havoc on Hwy. 26: At least 5 vehicles involved in Thornbury crash
Ontario Provincial Police are asking drivers that left the scene of the crash to "come forward now and report their involvement."…
Shopify quietly trims customer support division, part of ongoing cuts
One person familiar with the matter claims that at least a dozen positions at the e-commerce giant have been eliminated.
Shopify Layoffs: Your Rights and Severance Pay Explained
Lost your job at Shopify? Learn more about your rights to severance in Canada and next steps after termination.
2 people dead, 4 injured after Hwy. 17 crash east of Sudbury
Ontario Provincial Police are asking anyone with information on the incident, including dashcam footage, to contact them.
Driver critical after multi-vehicle crash on Steeles Avenue in Etobicoke
Toronto police are asking anyone with information on the incident, including photos or video, to contact them.
Commissionaires of Northern Alberta Severance Pay: Your Rights Explained
Laid off from Commissionaires of Northern Alberta? Discover your rights, how severance pay is calculated, and steps to take after job loss.
Stripe cuts 300 employees in product, engineering, and ops, with ‘duck’ email
Stripe cuts 300 employees in product, engineering, and operations, with plans to grow its workforce in 2025.