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Minimum Wage Increase Doesn’t Make Much Cents
It’s the second-highest minimum wage in the country. It’ll give full-time employees almost $500 more per year. But for students, the new minimum wage is hardly a help. The Ontario government announced Thursday that as of Oct. 1, Ontarians will have an increased minimum wage. It will change from $11/hour to $11.25/hour, an increase of…
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Add Mo’s Name To The List
It’s out. The shortlist for the Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Awards. Over 650 entries were shortened to 75. Mohamed Salih, London’s Ward 3 Councillor and selfie enthusiast, is on that list. Salih noted previous winners of the award such as Donovan Bailey and Michelle Jean and feels honoured to be in the running. “It’s really…
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Come Together, Right Now – For Art
Spring isn’t the only thing that’s coming to town today. Student artists at Western University are opening up their studios and showing the public what they’ve been working on all year. Friday marks Western’s second annual Open Studio, at the Visual Arts Building on campus. “Artists opening up their studios is great for the public…
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Relay for Life coming to London this spring
Over 400 students are having a sleepover at Western University’s Community Centre this Saturday to remember, celebrate and fight back against cancer. This event will be the 11th time the school takes part in Relay for Life, with funds going towards the Canadian Cancer Society. Last year, students raised about $68,000. This time around, they’ve set their sights…