Cost of Living
Lethbridge, Alta. remains an affordable city for residents, rent report says
December’s National Rent Report shows the city of Lethbridge remains an affordable city to live in. Continue reading
Here’s what’s going to cost more in 2020
Here’s a look at what you can expect to spend more on in the new year. Continue reading
City’s livable wage has risen by 4.3%, says London Poverty Research Centre
The London Poverty Research Centre says people in the city need an hourly wage of $16.20 to meet the minimum requirement of economic security. Continue reading
Canada’s inflation rate steady at 1.9% in September
Price growth remains close to the Bank of Canada’s two-per cent target, reducing the chance of an in interest-rate adjustment in the near future. Continue reading
Unemployment is low. The economy is growing. Why do Canadians feel they can’t get ahead?
According to an Ipsos poll conducted exclusively for Global News, 68 per cent of Canadians feel like they can’t get ahead, with 82 per cent saying they feel things are becoming less affordable. Continue reading
$22/hr is average wage needed to afford a two-bedroom apartment in Canada: report
“But it’s much more in big cities like Vancouver and Toronto.” Continue reading
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
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