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Quebec minimum wage set to rise by a dollar to $15.25 as of May 1

Quebec minimum wage set to rise by a dollar to $15.25 as of May 1

Quebec's minimum wage is set to rise by one dollar to $15.25 as of May 1. Labour Minister Jean Boulet announced the increase in Quebec City, saying it will benefit about 298,900 workers, including 164,100 women. The increase from the current $14.
Ottawa, N.W.T. spend $14M in improvements to Inuvik-Tuktoyaktuk Highway

Ottawa, N.W.T. spend $14M in improvements to Inuvik-Tuktoyaktuk Highway

INUVIK, N.W.T. — The federal and Northwest Territories governments are together spending $14 million toward the rehabilitation of the Inuvik-Tuktoyaktuk Highway.
B.C. First Nation says unique deal gives it veto power over proposed coal mine

B.C. First Nation says unique deal gives it veto power over proposed coal mine

A British Columbia First Nation is celebrating a deal with a coal company that gives it veto power over a proposed mine on its land.
Federal committee will probe government contracts with McKinsey

Federal committee will probe government contracts with McKinsey

OTTAWA — A federal committee overseeing government operations is launching a parliamentary inquiry into contracts awarded to consulting firm McKinsey & Company.
Overwhelmed food charities say solution to hunger is higher incomes, not more funding

Overwhelmed food charities say solution to hunger is higher incomes, not more funding

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A Newfoundland and Labrador non-profit says dwindling funding and overwhelming demand is forcing the closure of its food helpline, but it's not looking for more money to keep it going. Instead, Josh Smee, Food First N.L.
'A whitewash': Judge investigated for perceived racist remarks won't face sanctions

'A whitewash': Judge investigated for perceived racist remarks won't face sanctions

The Canadian Judicial Council will take no further action against an Alberta judge after people complained that comments he made about a medical examiner from Nigeria could be perceived as racist.
NDP leader says Liberal government is waging war against the working class

NDP leader says Liberal government is waging war against the working class

OTTAWA — NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says Justin Trudeau is waging a war against the working class and he plans to leverage his party's agreement with the Liberals to protect working people.
Child's breathing tube can be removed despite parents' protest: Quebec appeal court

Child's breathing tube can be removed despite parents' protest: Quebec appeal court

MONTREAL — Quebec's Court of Appeal has ruled that a Montreal hospital can permanently remove a breathing tube from a child who has been in a coma since he fell into the family pool in June.
B.C. court tosses lawsuit alleging province broke rules to report emission targets

B.C. court tosses lawsuit alleging province broke rules to report emission targets

VANCOUVER — A British Columbia judge has tossed out a lawsuit that accused the B.C. government of violating its own rules to account for greenhouse gas emission targets.
In The News for Jan. 18: The federal New Democrats gather for day one of retreat

In The News for Jan. 18: The federal New Democrats gather for day one of retreat

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023 ... What we are watching in Canada ...