Living wage in Vancouver rises to over $27 an hour

Living wage in Vancouver rises to over $27 an hour

November 20, 2024 6:52 pm PST.

A new report has found that residents of Metro Vancouver need to make $27.05 an hour to earn a living wage, a 5.3 per cent increase from last year. Angela Bower reports.

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