Tag: minimum wage

B.C.’s minimum wage set to increase on June 1

Business Emily Joveski -
British Columbia’s general minimum wage will increase to $18.25 per hour on June 1, but advocates said it still falls short of a living wage in much of the province.

Minimum wage increases garner mixed feelings for PG businesses

Business Zachary Barrowcliff -
The minimum wage in B.C. will be seeing another jump, this time to $18.25 starting on Monday.

Downtown PG President says incremental hikes to B.C. minimum wage more sustainable for businesses

Business Brendan Pawliw -
In 2024, minimum-wage increases were protected in law, with the amount automatically tied to the previous year’s inflation. There were no minimum-wage increases in B.C. for nine consecutive years between 2002 and 2010, or in 2013 or 2014.

B.C. to raise minimum wage to $18.25 per hour this June

Provincial Emily Joveski -
British Columbia's minimum wage will increase to $18.25 per hour starting June 1. The province said the 40-cent increase from $17.85 keeps pace with inflation.

Prince George Chamber of Commerce has concerns about upcoming minimum wage hike

News Shannon Waters -
While some are excited about BC’s upcoming minimum wage hike and others feel it doesn’t go fare enough, Prince...

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