Stat Holidays

• Winnipeg hoping to spark move to allow workers to switch out stat holidays

  A new report headed to city hall on Friday recommends allowing workers to switch out traditional holidays like Christmas for ones more meaningful to their culture or beliefs.

  Canada

  Jan 25, 2023
  
• National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: What’s open and closed in Halifax

  Provincial and municipal government offices will be closed on Sept. 30 for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, but businesses can choose how to observe the holiday.

  Canada

  Sep 29, 2022
  
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• Winnipeg may look at diversity stat holidays

  A motion calls on the city to start consulting with the community on how legislated holidays could better align with equity, diversity and inclusion.

  Canada

  May 13, 2022
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• Independent grocer faces $10,000 fine for opening Winnipeg store on Good Friday

  A man who owns a chain of independent grocery stores in Winnipeg says he was fined $10,000 for opening one of his stores on Good Friday.

  Consumer

  May 28, 2019
• Winnipeg grocery store faces backlash for opening on Labour Day

  Winnipeg grocery store Food Fare is facing backlash from the province after remaining open on Labour Day.

  Consumer

  Sep 5, 2018
• Working a stat holiday? Here’s what you need to know

  Do you know what you are entitled to if you have to work a statutory holiday? We take a look at the rules across Canada.

  Canada

  Dec 23, 2014