Alberta minimum wage
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 Business Anchor
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
Calgary restaurant charges optional ‘small business support’ fee to offset costs
By Jodi Hughes Weather Anchor
A Calgary restaurant has added a new fee to their bills to offset the increased costs of running a small business. Continue reading
Alberta minimum wage set to increase Sunday, becoming highest in Canada
Alberta will have the highest minimum wage in the country when it increases to $13.60 an hour on Sunday and those in favour and opposed to the move are voicing their opinions. Continue reading
Economists dispute report suggesting Alberta minimum wage hike will cost 25K jobs
By Tomasia DaSilva Business Anchor
A report that 25,000 jobs could be lost due to a $15 an hour minimum wage in Alberta is under fire. Continue reading
