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Some cities will not halve child-care fees by end of year, study findsThe federal government's national child-care program aims to make care more affordable for parents; a new study suggests how much fees are reduced will depend on where they live.EconomyMay 10
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Consumer groups, advocates looking for relief to rising costs in Manitoba’s 2022 budgetBelt-tightening is no longer top of mind, with both Manitoba's finance minister and premier indicating they'll be announcing ways to make life a bit more affordable.EconomyApr 11
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Calls grow for permanent paid sick leave as N.S. tells people to ‘get back out there’Nova Scotia's temporary paid sick leave program expired last month and advocates are calling for legislation for permanent paid sick days as COVID-19 cases continue to rise.CanadaApr 9
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Minimum wage rises in N.S., N.B. and P.E.I., but still falls short of living wageThe minimum wage in the three Atlantic provinces went up Friday, but the pay bumps still fall short of what's considered a living wage.MoneyApr 1
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Manitoba’s adult education system ‘not taken seriously’: researcher'Abysmal underfunding' is one of the reasons adults struggle to find a strong education system in Manitoba. A researcher says education shouldn't be a source of government savings.EducationFeb 1
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N.S. government accepts recommended minimum wage increase to $13.35 per hourThe minimum wage in Nova Scotia will rise by 40 cents to $13.35 per hour this spring, Premier Tim Houston said Thursday.CanadaJan 13
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B.C. warned about low staffing at River Forecast Centre: reportThe 38-page report, released by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, was written by a former senior official in the Minister of the Environment, Jim Mattison.WeatherDec 1, 2021
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‘They want real jobs’: N.S. premier apologizes for comment made about minimum wage workersThe minimum wage debate continues to heat up in Nova Scotia.CanadaNov 4, 2021
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New report shows minimum wage in Halifax area needs to be nearly $10 moreThe Department of Labour said it is waiting for details from a minimum wage report before making any changes.CanadaNov 3, 2021
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Manitoba inner cities, First Nations should be priorities for affordable housing: advocateCanadian Centre for Policy Alternatives representative says there are groups that still need to be targeted when it comes to affordable housing.EconomyAug 13, 2021
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