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Car Accidents October 15th, 2024

SUV driver dead following head-on collision with semi-truck in Alberta

By Sivan Tumarkin

A Chevrolet Suburban, towing a flat deck trailer, reportedly crossed the centre line and collided with the semi-truck.

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Car Accidents October 15th, 2024

OPP: Distracted driving deaths up 40% from 2023

By Sivan Tumarkin

Distracted driving fines in Ontario can be as high as $1,000 and include a three-day suspension for a first offence.

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Car Accidents October 13th, 2024

Motorcyclist dead after collision with pickup truck southwest of Calgary

By Sivan Tumarkin

Injured in a motorcycle accident in Alberta? Learn more about how our knowledgeable team can assist you.

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Car Accidents October 12th, 2024

North York crash leaves 4 people, including 2 cops, injured

By Sivan Tumarkin

Investigators are asking anyone with information, including cellphone and dashcam footage, to contact them.

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Employment Law October 12th, 2024

BCFSA Severance Pay: Your Rights and Severance Pay Explained

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off at BCFSA? Discover your rights in Canada, how severance pay is calculated, and steps to take after job loss.

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Employment Law October 11th, 2024

CareerBuilder + Monster lays off 15% of staff: Report

By Lior Samfiru

Dozens of jobs have reportedly been axed just months after the merger of the two companies in July.

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Employment Law October 11th, 2024

CareerBuilder + Monster: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or lost your job at CareerBuilder + Monster? Understand your rights in Canada and how our team can help.

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Employment Law October 11th, 2024

Modern Niagara opens energy-efficient retrofit facility in Kingston, Ontario

By Lior Samfiru

Modern Niagara has opened a new facility in Kingston. Considering a job offer? Get insights into your employment contract first.

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Employment Law October 11th, 2024

BMC Software: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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