Alberta
Alberta’s $15 Minimum Wage Under Scrutiny as Cost of Living Surges
Alberta’s minimum wage, frozen at $15 per hour since 2018, is facing renewed scrutiny as labour advocates argue it...
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Breaking Point: How the Cost of Living Crisis Is Destroying Calgary Families Who Thought They Were Middle Class
Calgary families earning over $100,000 are breaking. When rent, groceries, daycare, and gas consume every dollar, the...
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Bank of Canada Pauses Rate Hikes as Economy Shows Signs of Cooling
Central bank holds overnight rate at 4.5 per cent after fastest tightening cycle in decades.
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Bank of Canada Raises Interest Rates in Aggressive Move to Fight Inflation
Overnight rate jumps to 3.25 per cent as mortgage holders brace for higher payments.
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Inflation Hits 40-Year High as Calgary Families Struggle With Cost of Living
Consumer prices up 8.1 per cent year-over-year with food, gas, and housing driving the surge.
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Supply Chain Chaos Hits Alberta: From Lumber to Groceries, Shortages Everywhere
Global shipping bottlenecks and pandemic disruptions leave store shelves bare and construction costs soaring.