Bikers’ Church sits atop a T-intersection. Note the two adults at street level, bottom right corner. This building is colossal. Photo by Donna Lafromboise, July 2023
Ottawa’s Bikers’ Church opened its doors when so many remained closed by Donna Laframboise On the outside, Capital City Bikers’ Church is hulking, uninviting, intimidating. Towering brick walls, and lots of stairs to climb before reaching the main entrance. Built
Read MoreThe Accessible Fund whereby one segment of the industry is MADE to pay for another is just insane By Andy Réti For over 30 years, I was making deputations at City Hall in the mistaken belief that just “this time
Read MoreFTC discusses junk fees, tricking customers, deceiving drivers Junk fees, tricking customers, deceiving drivers, and damaging the reputation and revenues of partners in order to drive scale and accelerate growth are just some of the aspects of “predatory pricing,” as
Read MoreHarms to diners, workers, and small businesses Company to pay $25 million, end junk fees and back up earnings claims to resolve charges of consumer protection and competition law violations Grubhub will pay $25 million to settle charges from the Federal Trade
Read MoreCanada’s Finance Minister posts open letter on X resigning her portfolio “Dear Prime Minister, It has been the honour of my life to serve in government, working for Canada and Canadians. We have accomplished a lot together. On Friday, you
Read MoreIf they didn’t have double standards, they’d have no standards at all The twenty-ninth edition of the U.N. Climate Change Committee’s annual “Conference of the Parties,” also known as COP29, wrapped up recently, and I must say, it seemed a
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Earla Phillips and other members of Rideshare Drivers of Ontario held a press conference at Toronto City Hall on December 14th, 2023 to express their support for Toronto Council as it works to identify an improved system of licensing rideshare vehicles. Photo: RDAO
A.I.-driven pricing and pay is bad for drivers and customers With the release of its December 2024 report on “algorithmic pay,” the Rideshare Drivers Association of Ontario makes three recommendations: Introduction to the Rideshare Drivers’ Association of Ontario December, 2024
Read MoreDavid Piccini, Esq. Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training, and Skills Development Government of Ontario Subject: Urgent Action Needed to Address Labour Law Concerns for Gig Workers in Toronto Dear Minister Piccini, I hope this message finds you well. I am
Read MoreHow can Toronto solve the problem of oversupply by ignoring it? Dear Councillor Pasternak, I am writing to you today to urge you to vote against adopting the most recent Vehicle for Hire (VFH) Staff report. It offers no solutions
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