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• Ontario minimum wage to rise to $17.95 on Oct. 1

  The current minimum wage is $17.60. The government says someone earning minimum wage and working 40 hours per week will see an additional $728 per year.

  Canada

  Apr 1
• Food bank in Saskatchewan moves to limit visitors: ‘Our hands are tied’

  A 150 per cent increase in visitors at Moose Jaw’s food bank, combined with stagnant food donations, is forcing the non-profit to limit how often clients can pick up goods. 

  Economy

  Mar 25
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• Trim OAS for higher income seniors? 73% says yes, new poll suggests

  A new poll finds there is growing support for a proposal to lower an Old Age Security (OAS) threshold for some Canadians in order to help reduce the federal government's deficit.

  Consumer

  Mar 24
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• 73% of Canadians say ‘many’ stay in relationships for finances: survey

  The survey also found that over a quarter of Canadians (27 per cent) say 'if they won the lottery and had a partner, they’d likely split up with their partner.'

  Money

  Mar 24
• Is the pain of the K-shape economy bleeding into the middle class?

  Canada's middle class appears to be struggling, with new data showing more are taking on debt as financial pain bleeds out into broader sections of the economy.

  Consumer

  Mar 19
• Canmore’s Livability Tax Program one step closer to reality

  The program creates residential property sub-classes with different tax rates based on occupancy, applying a higher rate to properties not used as a primary residence.

  Canada

  Mar 12
• N.B. budget: As deficit and living costs soar, so do worries for survival

  With New Brunswick's budget coming on March 17, people are worried life will soon get even harder when it comes to balancing their books due to a ballooning provincial deficit.

  Consumer

  Mar 11
• Canadian Tire says Triangle Rewards are its ‘linchpin’ for growth

  Canadian Tire is touting the success of its loyalty programs and partnerships for its blowout earnings results as value-conscious consumers look to maximize savings.

  Consumer

  Feb 19
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• Canada’s EV rebate is here. How do charging costs compare with gas?

  The newly launched consumer rebates for electric vehicles aim to help make the purchase more affordable — but how does the cost of powering one compare with a gas vehicle?

  Consumer

  Feb 18
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• Inflation cooled to 2.3% in January but food prices up again: StatCan

  The annual rate of consumer inflation in Canada cooled slightly in January, according to the latest data, while prices continue to rise for food and other essentials.

  Economy

  Feb 17