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Canadian Median Wage Rises by 1.1% in 2023, Statistics Canada Reports

Justin Barber

01 Apr 2025

Statistics Canada has reported the national median wage for T1 tax filers at $47,650 for the year 2023. This figure marks a 1.1% increase from the year 2022. Importantly, these statistics have been adjusted to account for a 3.9% annual inflation rate, a factor that has affected the real growth of annual wages, salaries, and commissions.

The report highlights the slowing impact of inflation on wage progression, providing context to the changes in income levels as recorded by the agency. Statistics Canada continues its work on compiling these figures to provide insight into the earnings trends across Canada.

Weather report for Apr 26, 2025

Clouds linger to start the day across Clarington, with showers likely through the morning and into the early afternoon. Temperatures hover around 8°C before climbing to a high of 13°C by midday. Winds remain light, and by late afternoon, skies are expected to clear, delivering a drier, more

Over 150 Students from Durham Region Attend Health Care Career Event

More than 150 high school students from Durham Region, including Clarington, attended the Pathways to Care event at Ajax Pickering Hospital on June 11. The event was organized by Lakeridge Health and offered students the opportunity to participate in interactive sessions introducing various health care professions. According to a Lakeridge

CFIA Recalls Fairway Market Croissants Due to Undeclared Egg

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued a recall for Fairway Market brand croissants. According to the CFIA, these croissants may contain egg that is not declared on the product label. The agency advises that people who have an allergy to egg should not consume the recalled product, as

Durham Health Department Advises Precautions for Lyme Disease During Awareness Month

May is National Lyme Disease Awareness Month. The Durham Region Health Department advises residents to take measures to prevent Lyme disease, which is transmitted through the bite of infected blacklegged ticks. The Health Department reports that blacklegged ticks can be found in grassy, brushy, or wooded areas across Durham Region,

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Weather report for Apr 26, 2025

Over 150 Students from Durham Region Attend Health Care Career Event

CFIA Recalls Fairway Market Croissants Due to Undeclared Egg

Durham Health Department Advises Precautions for Lyme Disease During Awareness Month