British Columbia’s lowest-paid workers will earn a $15-an-hour minimum wage by June 2021, Premier John Horgan announced today, endorsing the recommendations of the Fair Wages Commission. “Regular, predictable increases to our minimum wage are one important way we can make life more affordable for people,” said Premier Horgan. “For too long, the lowest-paid workers in […]
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by Henryka Mrzljak
by Olivia Agt VonGonzenbach
Minimum wage in BC – $15 an hour the goal
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New "Bridge" park planned for Oliver
One of three options costing 60 to 160 thousand dollars – all from Development Cost Charges ( a DCC reserve ) – All can be complete within a month following the opening of the new hotel. Council will discuss this Tuesday at its Committee of the Whole meeting at 4pm Below is one option for […]
Skilled workers needed – Find your fit
The Find Your Fit tour stop is a great opportunity for students to get valuable hands-on experience with helpful career-planning tools. WorkBC’s Find Your Fit tour will be in Oliver at South Okanagan Secondary school on Thursday, Feb. 15th Open to the public from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. The Find Your Fit tour stop […]
by Ernie Race
The old Hedley Mine