Lethbridge businesses and workers prepare for minimum wage bump on Monday
By Kyle Benning Videographer
Data from the province shows one in 10 people in Alberta’s labour force is making less than $15 per hour. Continue reading
Alberta minimum wage
Examining what the new minimum wage means for Albertans
By Doug Vaessen Reporter
Franco Savoia with Vibrant Communities Calgary said there is a misconception that most minimum wage earners are teenagers living at home. He says the majority of the 122,000 minimum wage workers in Alberta are adults trying to support their own children Continue reading
Alberta low-income earners can benefit from more than a minimum wage hike: experts
By Joel Senick Reporter and Co-anchor
Two guests on Global News Morning agree there are other ways the province could help those who earn less than $15 an hour in Alberta. Continue reading
Higher restaurant prices not stopping Albertans from eating out
In the final two months of 2017, Albertans spent a record $789 million dining out in restaurants and bars — but the spending surge was largely due to higher menu prices because of increased minimum wages. Continue reading
Minimum wage debate reignites after data shows Albertans are spending less at restaurants
By Fletcher Kent Reporter
Is the increasing minimum wage in Alberta leading to increased prices, thus keeping Albertans at home for dinner? An economist and restaurant owner weigh in. Continue reading
25% of Western Canada Sobeys, Safeway converting to discount FreshCo banner
A quarter of the 255 Safeway and Sobeys stores in Western Canada will be converted to the discount FreshCo banner over the next five years. Continue reading
Alberta restaurants say cumulative effect of ‘hostile policies’ is ‘death by a thousand cuts’
Alberta restaurant owners say an ever-increasing minimum wage, the carbon tax, and federal small business changes have created a ‘hostile policy environment’ that has pitted employees and customers against employers. Continue reading
The Belvedere to close its doors on Calgary’s Stephen Avenue
By Tomasia DaSilva Your Money Matters reporter
A Calgary restaurant is closing its doors, thanks in part to the faltering economy and rising costs. Continue reading
Calgary restaurant drops ‘small business support’ fee after receiving threatening emails, phone calls
A Calgary restaurant’s attempt to fight increasing costs led to threatening emails and phone calls. Continue reading
Bob Layton editorial: Guitar salad
The changing face of business. Continue reading
