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5 Things to Know Today (Oct. 1): Minimum Wage Hike, Cooler U.S. Inflation, Oil Below $100

  Thursday October 1, 2026 A new quarter, a higher minimum wage in Ontario and a softer inflation read south of the border. Here are the five things that matter to your wallet today. 1 Ontario's minimum wage rises to $17.95 today Ontario's general minimum wage climbs 35 cents, from $17.60 to $17.95 an hour, as of October 1 — a roughly 2% bump tied to Ontario's CPI. The student rate goes to $16.90 (from $16.60) and the homeworker rate to $19.70. A full-time worker at 40 hours a week earns about $718 a week before deductions. Federally regulated workers already have an $18.15 floor, which has applied since April 1. What it means for you: If you pay anyone by the hour — a cleaner, a part-time helper, a seasonal worker — hours worked from today forward must be paid at no less than $17.95, even if the pay period started in September. Workers should check their next paycheque. 2 Cooler U.S. inflation eases the pressure on rate hikes The Fed's preferred inflation gauge came i...
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Egg Bites with Bacon & Gruyère

 

Here’s a delicious recipe for Egg Bites with Bacon & Gruyère. This recipe is a great homemade version of the popular Starbucks egg bites.

Ingredients:

  • 8 large eggs
  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
  • 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled bacon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).
  2. Blend the eggs and cottage cheese in a blender until smooth.
  3. Add the Gruyère cheese, bacon, salt, and pepper to the blender and pulse a few times to combine.
  4. Pour the mixture into a greased muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
  5. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the egg bites are set and lightly golden on top.
  6. Let cool slightly before removing from the muffin tin.

Enjoy your homemade egg bites! 

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