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‘We are struggling’: New B.C. gig-worker regulations spark hope, skepticism
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‘We are struggling’: New B.C. gig-worker regulations spark hope, skepticism
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3 hours ago
British Columbia now has regulations for gig workers aimed at improving pay and working conditions for those behind the wheels of companies such as Uber, DoorDash, Lyft and SkipTheDishes. Neetu Garcha reports on the minimum wage for these workers, the hope and skepticism among them about how this could affect their daily grind, and the reaction from employers.
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‘We are struggling’: New B.C. gig-worker regulations spark hope, skepticism01:48 | 3 hours ago
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‘Our community has really stepped up’: Kelowna-area residents grateful amid wildfire fight02:15 | August 24, 2023
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B.C. wildfires: Shuswap residents ‘feel like criminals’ over tensions with authorities02:29 | August 24, 2023
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B.C. wildfires: Kelowna residents facing grim reality of fire disaster02:36 | August 21, 2023
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B.C. wildfires: Shuswap residents frustrated after shutdown of supply route02:29 | August 21, 2023
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B.C. wildfires: How did the Kelowna fire spread so quickly?03:49 | August 18, 2023
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‘We are struggling’: New B.C. gig-worker regulations spark hope, skepticism01:48 | 3 hours ago
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B.C. wildfires: How did the Kelowna fire spread so quickly?03:49 | August 18, 2023
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Description
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