Another certified living wage employer in Niagara
The Enviro-Niagara Group is the region's latest employer to offer a living wage to it’s workers.
Enviro-Niagara owner Mike Konderka explains that offering his employees a living wage gives them an opportunity to volunteer, enlist in recreational sport leagues, and get involved in the Niagara community.
He adds that their benefit packages are among the most extensive in the industry, so that team members can rest easier and healthier.
The Enviro-Niagara Group was established in 2009 and currently employs 22 full time staff.
Over 20 employers across Niagara have now chosen to become living wage certified according to Chair of the Niagara Poverty Reduction Network, Glen Walker.
A living wage reflects what earners need to be paid based on the actual costs of living and being included in the community.
The 2018 living wage for Niagara region has been calculated to be $17.99/hour.
-
Rail outage that stranded thousands in Toronto area caused by software upgrade: CN
The massive outage on Canadian National Railway Co. lines that delayed thousands of Toronto-area commuters during the evening rush hour Tuesday can be traced to a routine software upgrade, the company says. -
Ontario investigates fee-for-access nurse practitioner walk-in clinic
Ontario Health Minister Sylvia Jones says the government is investigating a walk-in clinic in Ottawa that is reportedly charging patients $400 a year for access. -
Niagara reports first case of influenza, as COVID also circulates
Niagara is reporting the first flu case of the season. -
St. Catharines hosting popular Pumpkinville event Oct 14th
St. Catharines is bringing back its popular 'Pumpkinville' event, celebrating 35 years running. -
Man accused of exposing himself to women in downtown St. Catharines and then assaulting them
A man has been arrested after allegedly exposing himself to women in St. Catharines and then assaulting them. -
Reason for rail outage still under investigation after thousands stranded in GTA
Questions remain about the root cause of a massive outage on CN Rail lines that delayed thousands of Toronto-area commuters during the evening rush hour. -
Niagara's Chief of Staff retires after 30-year career
After 30 years with Niagara Health, Dr. Vilijoen is calling it a career. -
Ottawa to fund further study of possible Winnipeg landfill search
Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Gary Anandasangaree says the federal government will put $740,000 towards further assessing the feasibility of searching a Winnipeg-area landfill for the remains of two First Nations women. -
Two toddlers, one adult sent to hospital with minor injures after car crashes daycare fence
Police say two young boys and a woman have been taken to hospital with minor injuries after a car crashed into the fence of a daycare in Vaughan, Ont.
