Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1616, Samuel de Champlain returns to Quebec. In 1833, Noongar Australian aboriginal warrior Yagan, wanted for the murder of white colonists in Western Australia, is killed. In 1916, Gough Whitlam, Australian lieutenant, lawyer, and politician, 21st Prime Minister of Australia (died 2014) was born. In 1930, Ezra Vogel, American sociologist (died 2020) was born. In 1943, Richard Carleton, Australian journalist (died 2006) was born. In 1967, Guy Favreau, Canadian lawyer, judge, and politician, 28th Canadian Minister of Justice (born 1917) passed away. In 1971, John W. Campbell, American journalist and author (born 1910) passed away. In 1983, Ross Macdonald, American-Canadian author (born 1915) passed away. In 1990, Oka Crisis: First Nations land dispute in Quebec begins. In 2007, Ed Mirvish, American-Canadian businessman and philanthropist, founded Honest Ed's (born 1914) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
LAU: Minimum wages hike will not increase ‘affordability’ in Alberta
It’s curious that a cornerstone policy of the Alberta NDP’s new “Affordability Agenda” will, in addition to reducing employment, raise prices for food and other essentials. Specifically, the official Opposition wants the Alberta government to raise the minimum wage to 18 over three years. However, as many empirical studies show, artificially raising the cost of []
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Eyewitness News Bahamas
· Jul 3, 2026
Munroe: No Legislation Yet on Proposed Salary Increase
Munroe: No Legislation Yet on Proposed Salary Increase
The Economic Times
· Jul 6, 2026
A potential rural income hike comes with a burden
A potential rural income hike comes with a burden
Hot Air
· Jun 27, 2026
Minimum Wage Fail
Minimum Wage Fail
Wirepoints
· Jun 25, 2026
Illinois bill expanding LIHEAP eligibility arrives on Pritzker’s desk – WAND (Decatur)
This plan could increase the income eligibility threshold for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). The reality is this is another rate increase on the people who are middle income and all the way up, said Rep. CD Davidsmeyer. If we're talking about affordability, frankly, we can't afford it.
The Hill
· Jun 25, 2026
A new bill calls for $25 minimum wage. Here's where that isn't 'sufficient'
While it's way more than the current federal minimum wage, data shows it may not be enough for some.
National Post
· Jul 2, 2026
Randall Denley: Ontario is an ‘economic powerhouse’ with an empathy deficit
For welfare for single employable people, only Nova Scotia offered less. On support for disability, Ontario is in the middle of the pack
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Related coverage for "LAU: Minimum wages hike will not increase ‘affordability’ in Alberta": Eyewitness News Bahamas — Munroe: No Legislation Yet on Proposed Salary Increase. The Economic Times — A potential rural income hike comes with a burden . Hot Air — Minimum Wage Fail. Wirepoints — Illinois bill expanding LIHEAP eligibility arrives on Pritzker’s desk – WAND (Decatur). The Hill — A new bill calls for $25 minimum wage. Here's where that isn't 'sufficient'. National Post — Randall Denley: Ontario is an ‘economic powerhouse’ with an empathy deficit