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Minimum wage not enough to live in Manitoba, report saysMany Winnipeggers struggle to make ends meet as the minimum wage is nearly $4 below what a resident needs to make per hour to live in the city, a new report finds.EconomySep 28
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Minimum wage hikes set to begin across 5 provincesThe bumps of between 25 and 40 cents come in Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, Manitoba and Saskatchewan.CanadaOct 1
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Here are 5 issues to watch in the Quebec provincial election campaignQuebecers are heading to the polls in early October, after eight straight years of Coalition Avenir Québec governance. Here are some of the issues that could dominate the campaign.PoliticsAug 27
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Labour advocates warn Nova Scotia wages aren’t keeping pace with cost of livingResearchers are calling for employers to offer a living wage, as recent data shows more Atlantic Canadians are struggling to hold on to their paycheques.CanadaJul 20
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WestJet begins parking 737 aircraft as strike deadline approachesIf a negotiated agreement on a new contract can’t be reached by Aug. 2 at midnight mountain time, those unionized flight attendants could walk off the job.CanadaJul 31
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As federal budget nears, Canada’s health ministers to meet to talk fundingProvinces and territories have raised concerns about the federal budget, which forecasts an end to some targeted health care funding after March 2027.HealthSep 28
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What’s driving WestJet strike threat? Union says ‘unpaid work’ is key issueA strike would effectively ground Canada’s second-largest airline in the middle of the August long weekend, a major travel period between Aug. 1 and the Aug. 3 statutory holiday.CanadaJul 24
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Guy Turcotte, Quebec cardiologist convicted of murdering his children, denied supervised visitAt a hearing held at the minimum-security Archambault Institution, Turcotte sought permission to leave prison for a one-time supervised visit with his parents.CrimeSep 22
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Back-to-school looks different for university students campaigning in Quebec electionCandidates from three parties say that running requires careful planning but comes with the rewards of participating in the democratic process.PoliticsSep 8
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‘Put on the damn helmet’: Vancouver comedian urges safety following e-scooter collisionJessica Pigeau was riding north on Alder Street between West 11th and West 12th Aves on July 19, when she said the driver of a southbound SUV suddenly turned left in front of her.CanadaAug 24
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Apple is hiking prices and blaming AI. How much will it cost Canadians?Apple announced Thursday that it has raised prices for some popular devices, citing demand for key memory chips also used to power AI.ConsumerJun 26
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Consumers using savings to pay for essentials and piling up debt: EquifaxCanadians continue to face financial strain amid the heightened cost of living, according to the latest report from Equifax, which shows younger people generally struggle the most.ConsumerAug 6
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The Canadian tycoon accused of helping Russia’s ‘war machine’A Global News investigation has found that Streit Group faces growing international scrutiny over its alleged dealings with Russia.CanadaSep 18
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B.C. nurses escalate job action with picket line at Vancouver General HospitalThe BC Nurses' Union began job action last Thursday after two-thirds voted to reject a deal with the B.C. Health Employers Association.HealthJul 7
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The Canada Child Benefit goes out on Monday and gets a small increaseBenefit payments will be issued on Monday for the Canada Child Benefit, and households that qualify will see a bit more money this time as part of an annual increase.ConsumerJul 17
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B.C. nurses begin targeted job action across the provinceThe BC Nurses' Union issued a 72-hour strike notice on Monday, saying it had yet to receive a meaningful response from its employer.HealthJul 2
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The full list of 700 retaliatory tariffs Canada is imposing on the U.S.Effective 12:01 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 8, Canada will impose 15, 25 and 50 per cent counter tariffs, equaling $27.6 billion in imports from the U.S.CanadaAug 25
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Mandatory minimum for child sex abuse material is unconstitutional, says Quebec courtQuebec's highest court has struck down the mandatory one-year minimum sentence for distributing child sexual abuse material, ruling it is unconstitutional in some cases.CanadaJul 8
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B.C. nurses issue 72-hour strike noticeThis comes after the rejection of a tentative agreement reached between the Nurses’ Bargaining Association (NBA) and health employers.HealthJun 29
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Replace Nutrition North with a new strategy, Inuit group urgesThe organization representing Inuit in Canada says the federal government program meant to subsidize the high cost of food in the region, isn't working and should be scrapped.CanadaJun 9