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Opinion: Bill 118 – An Act to amend the Occupier’s Liability Act (and take away your rights)

January 25, 2021January 25, 2021 Kingstonist 0 Comments Bill 118, injury law, insurance claims, insurance premiums, Kingston, legislation, liability, Occupier's Liability Act, opinion, peronal injury, slip and fall, snow and ice, Warren WhiteKnight

The following is a submitted op-ed. The views and opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of The Kingstonist. Despite

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An open letter to Premier Ford on the plight of temporary workers

October 27, 2020October 27, 2020 Kingstonist 0 Comments Ford governement, Kathleen Wynne, Kingston, Kingston Faith and Justice Coalition, legislation, Ontario Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, Premier Doug Ford, temp agencies, temp workers, temporary workers, workplace safety, Wynne government

Editorial note: The following is a submitted open letter to Premier Doug Ford and does not necessarily reflect the views

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Jeff Scott: The Countryside View – ‘Legislated Stupidity’

June 21, 2019June 21, 2019 Jeff Scott 0 Comments bus drivers, children, driving, Kingston, legislation, mirrors, Ontario, rules, school buses, student safety, students, view, windshield

Laws and policies are made with the best of intentions and for the safety of all, and are often