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HR boss out at Toronto security firm after pay delays

One Community Solutions, a firm with millions in city contracts, parts ways with its HR head as guards finally receive back pay after missed holiday cheques. The city's potential liability is examined.

$400K Payout Puts Prediction Markets in Spotlight

A $400,000 payout following the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is drawing intense scrutiny to prediction markets. Explore how these platforms operate and the regulatory questions they raise.

Witness No-Show at SIU Labour Hearing in Toronto

A crucial labour hearing into alleged race-based comments by a manager at Ontario's police watchdog, the SIU, was stalled after a witness failed to appear. Get the latest details on the workplace dispute.

7 survival tips for Canadian employers in 2026

Employment lawyer Howard Levitt outlines seven critical strategies for Canadian businesses to navigate the unforgiving legal landscape of 2026. Discipline, not clever tactics, is key to survival.

City Shelter Guards Not Paid in December

Employees of One Community Solutions, a firm with over $40M in Toronto contracts, report missing December pay and poor working conditions. Read the full investigation.

U.S. Consumer Watchdog Nears Collapse After Trump Cuts

U.S. President Donald Trump's funding cuts have pushed the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to the edge of collapse, threatening oversight of banks and lenders. Learn about the critical implications.

Watchdog probes RCMP after B.C. woman's killing

B.C.'s police watchdog is investigating RCMP actions before the killing of Pamela Jarvis, 45. The probe focuses on how officers handled prior domestic violence allegations. Read the latest.

U.S. Army to Limit Blind Vendor Contracting Preference

The U.S. Army plans to limit a longstanding preference for blind vendors in dining hall contracts, a move critics call part of a broader attack on programs for underrepresented workers. Learn the details and potential legal challenges.

B.C. FOI 'Black Box' Exposed in Watchdog Study

A new study by B.C.'s information watchdog is investigating the opaque 'black box' of the province's freedom of information systems. Learn about the findings and their implications for transparency.

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