Medicine Hat construction market wrestles with lot scarcity
Industry observers say the Medicine Hat construction and real estate markets remain slow as officials note limited available lots for high end homes. Municipal and private subdivisions in progress include Saamis, the Hamptons, and Vista with about 120 city developed lots slated for 2015.
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Local engineers create workplace gym at WSP site
Employees at the engineering firm WSP convert a top floor space into a fitness center. Staff donated and bought gear including a treadmill bench press and weights. About half of the team now uses the gym, with positive feedback and ongoing weight loss reported.
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Minimum wage flat in real terms since 1975 in Canada
Statistics Canada shows the 2013 average minimum wage at 10.14 dollars, essentially equal to 1975 in 2013 dollars at 10.13. Economists say real terms have been stable for decades, with recent increases likely to continue as provinces raise rates to help workers.
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Statistics Canada
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Porter
Derek Burleton
TD Bank
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