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Ford government to change laws in response to lithium ion battery fires

Toronto fire officials have been sounding the alarm over the hazards of lithium-ion batteries and now the Ford government is making changes to two laws aimed at cracking down on those whose actions…

  • Ontario government plans to revise two laws due to lithium-ion battery fires.
  • Chief Jim Jessop declares battery-related fires as greatest public safety risk in Toronto.
  • Ford government to amend fire code to prevent battery modifications and ban storage in hallways.

‘Protest to get paid’: Almond Nail Bar employees keep up pressure

Almond Nail Bar staff protested unpaid wages for a second day on Thursday — months after the company was ordered to pay its creditors. Later in the day, Almond Nail […]

  • Almond Nail Bar employees protested for unpaid wages for a second consecutive day.
  • Harjeet Cheema and eight others held signs alleging exploitation of foreign workers.
  • Company's co-founder Thomas Nguyen apologized and committed to addressing the issues.

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