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Southwestern Ontario's Living Wage Rises: Urgent Call for Change

11/12/2025

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The living wage in southwestern Ontario rose to $21.50 per hour, an 8.3% rise over the minimum wage of $17.60.
Craig Pickthorne of the Ontario Living Wage Network says full-time minimum wage workers in Windsor and Essex County fall short by $136 per week.
The network urges local businesses to adopt living wage practices.
In Bruce Grey, the living wage rose 6.7% to $24.60, underscoring affordability challenges for families.

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Story summary

The living wage in southwestern Ontario rose to $21.50 per hour, an 8.3% rise over the minimum wage of $17.60.
Craig Pickthorne of the Ontario Living Wage Network says full-time minimum wage workers in Windsor and Essex County fall short by $136 per week.
The network urges local businesses to adopt living wage practices.
In Bruce Grey, the living wage rose 6.7% to $24.60, underscoring affordability challenges for families.