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Boxing Day, celebrated across Canada on December 26th, has grown from a historical tradition of generosity and service into a time for rest, reflection, and winter renewal. While widely known for retail promotions, its deeper value lies in its timing—just after the holidays and just before the new year—a natural pause that invites Canadians to… Read More

As December unfolds across Ontario, the sights and sounds of the holiday season invite moments of reflection and celebration. Christmas offers a powerful reminder of peace, joy, and the strength of community. In both personal and legal matters, this time of year calls for renewed commitment to fairness, compassion, and clarity. While the holidays are… Read More

For many families in Hamilton, the holiday season can be a difficult time. Yet every December, something remarkable happens at Cathy Wever School. More than 650 inner-city children walk through the doors to experience the Rotary Children’s Christmas Celebration, a tradition that has brought joy and hope to young students for nearly 30 years. This… Read More

Filing a claim in Ontario’s Small Claims Court requires strict adherence to procedural and statutory deadlines. These deadlines determine not only when a claim must be initiated but also how long a party has to respond, serve documents, or take enforcement action after a judgment. Missing a filing deadline can result in a dismissal, loss… Read More

In Ontario, tenants are entitled to a safe and habitable living environment. The Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 (RTA) defines “vital services” as those necessary for a rental unit to remain livable. These include heat, hot and cold water, electricity, gas, and fuel, as well as, in certain cases, air conditioning where it is part of… Read More