Canada’s inflation up 2.4 per cent in May, largest gain since October
The price of fresh vegetables was up nearly 17 per cent compared to May of last year. Continue reading
Cost of Living
Social media ‘FOMO’ blamed for rising bankruptcy declarations in B.C.
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Credit counsellors say the desire to be seen living a wealthy lifestyle is contributing to more bankruptcies in the province. Continue reading
Metro Vancouver living wage dips for first time in 11 years: CCPA
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives says the 2019 living wage for the region is $19.50, down $1.41 from last year, largely due to new provincial funding for childcare. Continue reading
Unions, community organizations push for minimum wage increase in Quebec
By Gloria Henriquez Reporter/Weather specialist
More than 100 groups signed a common declaration asking the Quebec government to increase the province’s minimum wage to $15 an hour. Continue reading
At $150, Vancouver is home to Canada’s most expensive date night: report
By Simon Little Online Journalist
That’s the conclusion of one dating website, which crunched the numbers for a ‘typical’ night out for two across the country. Continue reading
Metro Vancouver renters praying for a housing crash, new poll says
The survey by the Angus Reid Institute found that 67 per cent of renters in the region want to see prices fall by at least 30 per cent. Continue reading
More Montreal homes for sale this April compared to last year: board
Condominium sales climbed 18 per cent compared with a year ago. Continue reading
Poverty plan asks feds to make basic living costs more affordable
Jean-Yves Duclos said helping lower-income Canadians have enough money to meet the range of basic needs is something the government is reviewing. Continue reading
B.C. the worst province for drug affordability due to cost of living: report
By Charmaine de Silva
People across the country are having trouble affording their medications, and the problem is worse in B.C. Continue reading
More than half of Canadians will ask for a raise in 2018 – here’s why
A new report by Indeed Canada reveals the reasons why Canadians are asking for raises – and the reasons why they’re being denied. Continue reading