Hit by a car as a pedestrian in Ontario? What to do next
If you were hit by a car as a pedestrian in Ontario, you may be dealing with pain, medical appointments, missed work, insurance forms, and questions about what to do next. The most important steps are to get medical attention, report the collision, obtain the driver’s insurance information, …
View the post titled Hit by a car as a pedestrian in Ontario? What to do nextWhen a brain injury becomes “catastrophic” under Ontario accident benefits law
A serious traumatic brain injury can affect far more than a person’s physical health. Many people experience ongoing problems with memory, attention, fatigue, emotional regulation, relationships, and work. In the most severe cases, these impairments may qualify as a catastrophic impair…
View the post titled When a brain injury becomes “catastrophic” under Ontario accident benefits lawBack to school: A reminder that school bus safety is everyone’s responsibility
As students across Ontario prepare to head back to school, our roads will once again become busier with school buses, young pedestrians, cyclists, and families making their way to and from school. The first few weeks of September are an important time for drivers to slow down, pay attention,…
View the post titled Back to school: A reminder that school bus safety is everyone’s responsibilityWhen trust is exploited: Abuse by professionals in positions of power
Recent news reports have alleged that a physician at Toronto’s SickKids Hospital has been charged with offences relating to child sexual abuse material. Police have stated that they have found no evidence connecting the charges to the physician’s medical practice, and the allegat…
View the post titled When trust is exploited: Abuse by professionals in positions of powerThe guilty plea and sentencing of former Woodstock mayor Trevor Birtch
A gentle note before we begin: This post discusses sexual violence. Please read in a way that feels safe for you. In a recent decision, former Woodstock mayor Trevor Birtch was sentenced to four years and eight months in custody following convictions of sexual assault. The case represents mo…
View the post titled The guilty plea and sentencing of former Woodstock mayor Trevor BirtchOntario Auto Insurance is changing: what you need to do before July 2026
Starting July 1, 2026, Ontario is making significant changes to accident benefits available under your auto insurance policy. These changes will affect what financial support you receive if you are injured in a motor vehicle accident—and may leave gaps in coverage if you are not careful. Whe…
View the post titled Ontario Auto Insurance is changing: what you need to do before July 2026The Sloka Acquittal: What the case—and the appeal—mean
A gentle note before we begin: This post discusses sexual violence. Please read in a way that feels safe for you. The recent decision in R. v. Sloka has raised difficult questions about how the justice system responds to allegations of sexual assault—particularly in medical settings where th…
View the post titled The Sloka Acquittal: What the case—and the appeal—meanThe Supreme Court recognizes a new tort of intimate partner violence – why Ahluwalia matters for survivors
A gentle note before we begin: This post discusses intimate partner violence and coercive control. Please read in a way that feels safe for you. For many survivors of abuse, the legal system can feel like a place that was never designed with their realities in mind. Today’s Supreme Court of …
View the post titled The Supreme Court recognizes a new tort of intimate partner violence – why Ahluwalia matters for survivorsSexual Violence Prevention Month
Sexual Violence Prevention Month is recognized in Canada during the month of May as a time to raise awareness about sexual violence, promote safety in our communities, and challenge the many misunderstandings that continue to exist around sexual violence. This month focuses on support and di…
View the post titled Sexual Violence Prevention MonthWhen winter weather warms: Freeze-thaw cycles and the risks of slip and falls
As we navigate yet another Canadian winter to spring transition, it is important we understand the risks around this oscillating weather. In particular, the warming and freezing cycles we see well into March, sometimes even April. “Freeze-thaw cycles” refers to the weather phenomenon Canadi…
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