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Employment Law February 18th, 2026

Bonus Pay in Canada: What Employees Need to Know

By Lior Samfiru

What is bonus pay in Canada? Learn how bonuses work, discretionary vs guaranteed bonuses, taxes on bonus, & what to do if…

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Disability/Personal Injury February 18th, 2026

“Cancer is Everywhere”: Former Disney Star Christy Carlson Romano on Diagnosis

By Sivan Tumarkin

Denied disability benefits for cancer? Learn more about your rights in Canada and how our experienced team can help.

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A school bus in a ditch on Old Stage Road near Woodstock, Ont. on February 18, 2026. (Photo: Oxford OPP)
Car Accidents February 18th, 2026

4 Children Hospitalized After School Bus Crash Southeast of Woodstock

By Sivan Tumarkin

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

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Employment Law February 18th, 2026

Canada Layoffs (2026): What They Mean and Your Legal Rights

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or facing layoffs in Canada? Learn what a layoff really means, when severance is owed, and what to do next.

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Car Accidents February 17th, 2026

Man Dead, Struck by Vehicle After “Interaction” Near Hamilton-Burlington Border

By Sivan Tumarkin

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

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Car Accidents February 17th, 2026

Hamilton Crashes, Car Accidents & Local News

By Sivan Tumarkin

Been in a car accident in Hamilton? Get the latest crash updates, learn what steps to take, and find out your legal…

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Employment Law February 17th, 2026

New Gold Eliminating 85 Roles in BC, Unrelated to $7B Coeur Mining Acquisition

By Lior Samfiru

The latest information on the workforce reduction at the New Afton mine and key resources for affected staff.

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Employment Law February 17th, 2026

New Gold Layoffs: What’s Happening, Who’s Affected & Severance Rights in Canada

By Lior Samfiru

New Gold is cutting dozens of jobs at its New Afton mine in 2026. Key details and resources for non-unionized staff in…

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Employment Law February 17th, 2026

Munich Re’s Ergo Insurance Unit to Cut 1,000 Jobs Amid AI Shift

By Lior Samfiru

The latest information on the workforce reduction and key resources for affected non-unionized employees in Canada.

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