Ride-hailing company Uber is slamming the British Columbia government’s decision to impose minimum wages and basic labour protections for gig workers, saying the province is set to drive up costs for residents and drive down demand for local restaurants.
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Golden Jubilee Golf Tournament Celebrates Jacinta Whyte’s 50 Years of Industry Excellence While Driving Funds for Medical Research
OAKVILLE, ON, JUNE 13, 2024/insPRESS/ – As the 50th anniversary of her career in the insurance industry approached, Jacinta Whyte received congratulatory messages from a host of Ecclesiastical Insurance colleagues, business partners and customers, with many enthusiastically suggesting a gala…The post Golden Jubilee Golf Tournament Celebrates Jacinta Whyte’s 50 Years of Industry Excellence While Driving Funds for Medical Research appeared first on Canadian Underwriter.
‘They were clapping for me:’ GO train employee lets seven-year-old transit enthusiast announce next stop
Seven-year-old Nicco Di Mauro’s love of public transit reached a new level last weekend when a Metrolinx employee handed him the microphone on a GO train and let the young commuter make an announcement to his fellow passengers.
Canada to contribute $5B toward Ukraine loan, source says as G7 leaders meet in Italy
A senior government source says Canada is prepared to contribute $5 billion toward a loan to Ukraine that will be based on future revenue from frozen Russian assets.
N.B. hospital struggles with staff shortage after 3 nurses fired
New Brunswick’s French-language health network has fired three nurses following an investigation, which has led to a nurse shortage and forced the closure of the ER.
Family cottages and the impact the capital gains tax changes could have
With the increase in the capital gains inclusion rate moving forward, those with family cottages are facing a larger tax bill when they pass it on to family or sell for retirement.
Bank of Canada needs to rebuild public trust after inflation: governor Tiff Macklem
Public trust in the Bank of Canada has been dented by post-pandemic inflation and it needs to be rebuilt, governor Tiff Macklem said on Wednesday.
Climate change especially concerning for homeless in Vancouver, report says
When it’s hot out – it can be uncomfortable for all of us – but the situation can be especially dangerous for people living on the street.
‘How that can take 26 years to manufacture?’: Man shocked after Toyota parts delivery dated 2050
A Saskatoon vehicle owner was in shock when he was told he would face a delivery date of 2050 for replacement auto parts, and it’s highlighting the fragility of the supply chain.
Attempted robbery on UBC campus sends victim to hospital
Police on the University of British Columbia campus are investigating an attempted robbery that turned into an assault with a weapon Wednesday afternoon.
