Living Wage
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Calls continue for N.S. government to relieve rising cost of living impactsNova Scotia's finance minister says talks of targeted relief are being discussed amid rising inflation and record-setting gas prices.PoliticsMay 18
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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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What impacts could a minimum wage hike have in Alberta?British Columbia is increasing its minimum wage and Alberta advocacy groups are calling for the government to make the same move.CanadaMar 16
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A growing city with growing unaffordability: How Halifax’s cost of living is ‘affecting everyone’The rising cost of living in Nova Scotia’s capital city, which once had a reputation for its relative affordability, is quickly outpacing its residents.MoneyMar 16
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Canadians want companies to do more to tackle climate change, low wages: pollCanadians do not believe businesses are doing enough to address the societal challenges of our time and want more engagement from their business leaders, a new survey has found.ConsumerFeb 16
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Growing number of Alberta businesses commit to living wage for employeesA growing number of Alberta employers are buying into the concept of a living wage, joining a network of businesses and companies committed to paying their employees more.EconomyFeb 15
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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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Kelowna, B.C. sitting at $18.49 an hour, living wage report saysB.C.’s 2021 report on living wages has been published by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives and Living Wage for Families BC.CanadaNov 4, 2021
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Lethbridge a ‘really affordable’ community: living wage reportMaking a living wage in some Alberta communities is easer than in others, according to a new report.EconomyNov 3, 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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