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Kingsbury Strikes Gold to Open Canada’s Medal Count

Canada's Mikael Kingsbury wins Olympic gold in men's dual moguls. Mikael Kingsbury has delivered a landmark moment for Team Canada, capturing the nation’s first gold medal of the Milan Cortina Olympics. The freestyle skiing superstar put down a commanding moguls run, blending speed, precision, and trademark control to secure the top spot. Already regarded as one of the greatest moguls athletes in history, Kingsbury added yet another highlight to his remarkable career. His victory energized the Canadian contingent and set a confident tone for the days ahead. As the flag rose behind him during the medal ceremony, Kingsbury’s performance stood as both a personal triumph and a powerful start to Canada’s Olympic campaign.
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Five Provinces Raise Minimum Wage as Cost of Living Pressures Mount

 

                                    The Alberta minimum wage of $15 an hour is now the lowest among Canadian provinces.


In a move aimed at easing affordability challenges, five Canadian provinces officially increased their minimum wage on October 1, 2025. The adjustments, tied to inflation and the consumer price index, affect Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island.

  • Ontario: $17.60 per hour
  • Nova Scotia & Prince Edward Island: $16.50 per hour
  • Manitoba: $16.00 per hour
  • Saskatchewan: $15.35 per hour

These increases are expected to provide full-time workers with hundreds to over a thousand dollars more annually, depending on hours worked.

Meanwhile, Alberta now holds the lowest minimum wage in the country at $15.00 per hour, unchanged since 2018. Once the highest in Canada, Alberta’s rate has fallen behind as other provinces continue to implement annual increases.

Earlier this year, British Columbia, Quebec, New Brunswick, and Newfoundland and Labrador also raised their minimum wages, reflecting a nationwide trend to align pay with rising living costs.

The changes are welcomed by many workers struggling with inflation, though some small businesses have expressed concern about higher payroll costs. Still, the increases mark another step in Canada’s ongoing effort to balance affordability for workers with sustainability for employers.


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