Labour Costs

• City of Winnipeg proposes property tax increase in face of financial pressures

  The City of Winnipeg is proposing a 3.5 per cent tax increase to help battle financial pressures yoked to inflation, labour costs, and the aftermath of the pandemic.

  Economy

  Dec 6, 2023
  
• Halifax hospital bidder misses final submission deadline, expansion project on hold

  The hospital project was pegged at $2 billion when it was first announced by the former Liberal government in 2018.

  Health

  Oct 27, 2022
  
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• Producers say berry prices won’t go up in Quebec despite heat wave

  Pricing agreements with big grocery stores will keep consumers happy, despite lower yields.

  Consumer

  Aug 15, 2018
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• Edmonton’s 4-year budget described as ‘tight’ as council begins deliberations

  Higher electricity costs and new union contracts mean more expenses for the City of Edmonton. Meanwhile, MSI grants from the province are coming to an end.

  Economy

  Jun 26, 2018
• Minimum wage debate reignites after data shows Albertans are spending less at restaurants

  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.

  Economy

  Jan 24, 2018
• Iveson sees collaboration as foundation for family-friendly Edmonton

  Mayor Don Iveson tied economic development to creating a family-friendly city during his inaugural address during the swearing in of city council on Tuesday.

  Politics

  Oct 24, 2017
• Loblaw could offset higher costs from minimum wage hikes in Ont., Alta. with 0.4% price increase: CIBC report

  The grocery store operator also said it expects healthcare reform in Quebec to negatively impact its net earnings.

  Money

  Jul 26, 2017
• ‘Our hand is sort of being forced’: Alberta businesses face changes due to Saturday’s minimum wage hike

  It’s been a bumpy road for Bumpy’s Café. Like a lot of Alberta businesses, it has felt the effects of the economic downturn and now will have to contend with extra labour costs associated with Alberta’s minimum wage increase.

  Consumer

  Sep 30, 2016