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Saskatchewan minimum wage set to increase in October, but still lowest in CanadaSaskatchewan's minimum wage is set to increase by $1 in October.EconomyJul 2
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Minimum wage for gig workers won’t solve key problems, experts warnBritish Columbia is the latest jurisdiction to bring in minimum wages for gig workers, starting this fall. But advocates and experts say it might not help.CanadaJun 14
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Minimum wage, workers’ compensation coming to B.C. ride-hail, app delivery workersThe province has completed new regulations covering the so-called 'gig work' sector, which will take effect on Sept. 3.EconomyJun 12
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B.C.’s minimum wage climbs to $17.40 on SaturdayThe B.C. government passed legislation in February to automatically increase minimum wage annually by the rate of inflation.EconomyMay 28
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How much do you tip? Why most Canadians feel pressured to give extraA recent survey found about 67 per cent of Canadians say they've felt presssure to tip, while another 36 per cent said they tipped to not appear cheap.LifestyleJul 8
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Sask. Chamber of Commerce calls for lowering working age to 13 yearsOne of the recommendations in the Sask. Chamber of Commerce's provincial election platform is to lower the working age to 13 years old.PoliticsJun 19
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Calgary’s unemployment rate hits 8.5% as poverty gap widensAccording to the latest data from Statistics Canada, Calgary's unemployment rate rose to 8.5 per cent this month, 0.4 percentage points higher than May's.EconomyJul 5
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B.C. small businesses prepare list of key concerns ahead of provincial electionWhile the group is still collecting answers from businesses in its 70 member districts, two clear themes have already emerged: crime and street disorder and rising costs and taxes.PoliticsJun 20
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‘These companies can suck it up’: B.C. premier stays firm despite Uber pushbackUber Canada said consumers will be paying more for services in September when the new regulations come into effect for gig workers.CanadaJun 13
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Quebec strawberries have arrived, but you might find yourself paying moreFruit lovers look forward to Quebec strawberries arriving in stores every year, but to start the season they can be more expensive than foreign products.CanadaJun 7
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United Way Peterborough report highlights income ‘inadequacy’Entitled "The Gap: Income (In)Adequacy," the report reviews the past 34 years and shows how Ontario's minimum wage rate and social safety net have both changed.EconomyApr 10
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Alberta NDP to announce new leader this weekend as Notley leaves behind party still ready to runOn Saturday afternoon, the party will be Notley's crew no more. It's set to announce a new leader.PoliticsJun 20
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Minimum wage up across Atlantic Canada with biggest jump in Newfoundland and LabradorThe minimum wage is going up today in all four Atlantic Canadian provinces.CanadaApr 1
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Food insecurity climbs for Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland, Haliburton counties: reportThee Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit report examines food insecurity within its jurisdiction, noting many are struggling to pay for basic necessities.CanadaMay 22
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Alberta advantage slipping as living standards and wages decline: reportA new report published by the Alberta Federation of Labour says the "Alberta Advantage" is slipping away due to declining living standards and wages.EconomyMay 18
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Ontario minimum wage to increase Oct. 1 to $17.20 an hourThe annual Oct. 1 increase is tied to inflation and is a boost of 3.9 per cent from the current rate of $16.55 per hour.EconomyMar 28
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Toronto daycare rolls back staff wage raises, blames Ontario’s funding modelA large Toronto child-care operator is rolling back raises for staff, laying the blame on how the Ontario government is funding the national $10-a-day program.CanadaJul 4
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Manitoba government adds more money to job program after facing criticismThe Manitoba government has partially walked back a funding cut to a provincial summer jobs program after an outcry from community groups.TrendingMay 22
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Some summer camps in Manitoba lose funding, feel ‘panicked’ as spring fadesSome summer camps in Manitoba are facing an unknown season as they lose funding from a provincial grant they expected to be more secure.CanadaMay 14
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Alberta NDP debate marked by agreement, until it came to Nenshi’s recordNenshi's status as the newcomer to the party, and relatively vague platform promises, have opened the door to questions about where he stands on key issues.PoliticsMay 12