Cheyenne Lentz 
As of January 1, Ontario raised its minimum wage from $11.60 to $14.00—a 21 percent increase. This change was enacted thanks to Ontario’s Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act, 2017 also known as Bill 148. The Bill was created with the intent of supporting workers and their families to create fairness and … Read More
As of last Tuesday, Lyft has gone international by officially offering their ride-sharing service in the Greater Toronto Area. Up to this point, Lyft has focused on U.S. expansion, now available in 300 U.S. cities. The move to operate in Canada’s largest city is a big step forward for the … Read More
The United Nations General Assembly mandated International Volunteer Day in 1985. It is a global celebration, which takes place on December 5 each year promoting the efforts of local, national, and international volunteers. This year’s theme is #VolunteersActFirst.Here.Everywhere to recognize those who have responded in times of crisis, those who … Read More
You’ve likely heard of self-driving cars, especially with the growing interest in the last few years. Though there is still hesitation to fully integrate them into today’s society, it hasn’t stopped progress. Tesla recently announced its release of the electric Semi, which should be ready for market in 2019 and Canada … Read More
A shocking 29 percent of all deaths in Canada are caused by heart disease, the second leading cause of death. To resist further health risks, Health Canada has recently announced a ban on partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs), the main source of artificial trans fat. In order to give the food … Read More
