Cooper is one of a growing number of voices calling on Canada to overhaul its approach to pain management in order to better support alternative treatments that depart from the current over reliance on opioid therapy, which she said is shortsighted and unsafe.
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Hamilton doctor charged with 3 more counts of sexual assault
A Hamilton doctor who is already facing several sexual assault charges has been charged with five more counts of sexual assault.
Medical Marijuana Must Be Covered By Insurer: Human Rights Board
HALIFAX — A human rights board has determined a Nova Scotia man’s prescribed medical marijuana must be covered by his employee insurance plan, a ruling that advocates say will likely have impact nationwide.
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My Parking Spot Was Far Away
My Parking Spot Was Far Away by Gail McIndoe
If you or anyone else you know in Ontario that has trouble with their landlord accommodating their disabilities, please consider contacting CERA for help.
I highly recommend this organization and feel extremely fortunate and thankful that they helped me out getting a parking spot here closer to the door in the underground garage.
CERA can be reached at 416 944-0087 or toll free outside of Toronto at 1 800 263-1139
The fine print in your car insurance policy (Ontario)
If you drive a car in Ontario, every year or so, your car insurance needs to get renewed. Come renewal time, your premiums may go up, they may go down, or just stay the same.
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The nine Canadian driving laws and myths that surprised us the most in 2016
Excuse me, myth? Nope, you can’t get out of a speeding ticket because the cop spelled your name wrong.
Canada has 13 sets of driving laws – and local bylaws – and that’s not likely to change.
3 Things You Should Do Before Lending Your Vehicle
When friends or family members ask to borrow your car, you may be inclined to agree without giving it much thought. While it is legal to lend your vehicle in Ontario, it’s important to understand the potential risks before handing over the keys.
$80,000 Non-Pecuniary Assessment for Chronic Myofascial Pain and TOS
In today’s case (Kodelja v. Johal) the Plaintiff was involved in a 2012 collision that the Defendant accepted responsibility for. The Plaintiff suffered chronic injuries which remained symptomatic by the time of trial and were partially limiting but not disabling.
Clarity on prejudgment interest but not deductible
Imagine what insurers would do if, rather than increasing deductibles, the government elected to remove the deductibles altogether or reduce them to a nominal amount?