‘Nobody should have to go through this’
Debbie Churcher was devastated in 2017 when her husband of 36 years died just metres from her. As the Norfolk County woman was dealing with the loss, she was hit with what she considers a low legal blow.
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Toronto landlord owes man with disabilities, daughter $60K after ‘campaign’ of harassment
A Toronto man was denied an apartment because of his disabilities, and then he and his pregnant daughter endured “a campaign” of abuse and harassment from the landlord after a relative helped them secure a unit and move into the building, according to a decision by the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (HRTO).
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Police to respond to fewer collisions
WATERLOO REGION — Next time you’re involved in a crash, a police officer may not be called to the scene.
Under a new partnership with Accident Support Services Ltd., police will decide if they will attend collisions depending on the severity of the crash, injuries and whether the collision is suspicious.
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Social services minister wants to see ‘disciplinary action’ for ODSP data breach
Social Services Minister Lisa MacLeod is calling for disciplinary action at the Ontario Disability Support Program, after a
personal data breach affected thousands of clients in December.
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Editorial: Ottawa should seize the basic income pilot opportunity
When the Ontario government killed the basic income pilot project, it did more than inflict a killing blow to the dreams and aspirations of the 4,500 Ontarians — including 1,000 in Hamilton — enrolled in the research project. (The total number of participants is 6,500 but 2,000 were in the control group not receiving benefits.)
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More LAT updates: https://slasto-tsapno.gov.on.ca/lat-tamp/en/automobile-accident-benefits-service/legislation-rules/
