With the calendar flipped to October, some workers in Canada will be getting a raise. The minimum wage in several provinces increased on Tuesday – leaving Alberta tied with Saskatchewan with the lowest rate.
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JoeAnna’s House expands as need increases
JoeAnna’s House is expanding.The facility, which provides accommodations for families of patients travelling to support a loved one receiving care at KGH, has outgrown its present capacity.Since opening its doors in 2019, JoeAnna’s House director Darlene Haslock says they have turned away or…
Mississauga has highest food bank usage in all of Ontario: report
Food insecurity in Mississauga has reached an unprecedented and unwanted milestone.
Autobody shop partners with charity to help a single mother in Kelowna
Carstar Collision and Glass Service teamed up with Mamas for Mamas to give back to the community, giving a 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan to a single mother in need.Carstar made the decision to lend a helping hand earlier this year and has spent a good amount of time preparing the van for the perfect …
Man arrested in alleged bank robbery
Montreal police (SPVM) say they have arrested a man in connection with an alleged bank robbery in the borough of Saint-Leonard that occurred on Sept. 28.
Partial strike by longshoremen: the repercussions are already being felt, says the Port
The three-day partial strike by longshoremen at the Port of Montreal is already having an impact on supply chains, says the Port of Montreal.
Two people found dead in home in Courtice, Ont.: police
Two people have been found dead in a residence in Courtice, Ont., police say.
Calgary’s 5 most expensive homes for sale right now (October 2024)
Calgary five most expensive homes for sale as of Oct. 1, 2024.
Northvolt: Charette ‘not the man for the job’
The official opposition maintains that Environment Minister Benoit Charette is not the right man for the job, while its officials are denouncing political interference in the Northvolt project.
Parade of Chefs raises $265,000 for hospital foundation
The Parade of Chefs charity gala has raised $265,000 for the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance Foundation.
