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489 articles Updated April 16, 2026 at 09:40 p.m. ET
Being Facebook friends with gangster kept Ontario woman out of legal cannabis job
National Post - Canada Legal News

Social Media Ties Challenge Cannabis Employment in Ontario

A Simcoe woman's cannabis job application was denied due to a Facebook connection, prompting a Federal Court review of social media's role in background checks.

UL Lawyers Insight

"For Ontario residents, this ruling underscores the importance of understanding how social media activity can affect empl…"

Ontario drug offender gets house arrest after 10 months at ‘unusually harsh’ Maplehurst prison
National Post - Canada Legal News

Harsh Maplehurst Prison Conditions Lead to House Arrest

Mohammad Oryia's sentence was reduced to house arrest due to harsh conditions at Maplehurst Correctional Complex in Milton, impacting Ontario's legal standards for incarceration.

UL Lawyers Insight

"For residents of Ontario, this ruling highlights the importance of humane conditions within the correctional system. It…"

Man injured in Parkdale apartment building stabbing
CityNews Toronto Legal News

Stabbing Incident Raises Safety Concerns in Parkdale

A stabbing at an apartment near Jameson Avenue and King Street in Toronto's Parkdale neighborhood underscores the importance of community safety and legal rights for residents.

UL Lawyers Insight

"For residents of Parkdale and the broader Toronto area, this incident serves as a reminder of the importance of communit…"

Ford defends FOI law change that would keep premier's records secret
CBC | Toronto News Legal News

Ontario FOI Law Change: Premier's Records to Stay Secret

The Ford government proposes changes to Ontario's FOI laws that could keep the premier's records confidential, raising transparency concerns among residents.

UL Lawyers Insight

"For Ontario residents, especially those in areas like the Greater Toronto Area, this legislative change could significan…"

‘It’s like a punch in the gut’: Mississauga mobile home park residents set to lose their homes
CityNews Toronto Legal News

Mississauga Mobile Home Residents Face Eviction by 2026

Residents of Twin Pines Mobile Home Park in Mississauga may lose their homes as Peel Region plans redevelopment. This situation highlights the complexities of land lease agreements in Ontario.

UL Lawyers Insight

"For Ontario residents, this situation at Twin Pines Mobile Home Park highlights the vulnerability of those living in **l…"

Ontario confirms it will cut funding for 7 supervised injection sites
CityNews Toronto Legal News

Ontario Cuts Funding for Drug Injection Sites, Sparking Debate

Ontario is ending funding for seven supervised injection sites, including two in Toronto, shifting focus to long-term recovery programs.

UL Lawyers Insight

"For residents in Ontario cities like Toronto, Ottawa, Niagara, Peterborough, and London, this change could mean fewer ac…"

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