With a quarter of 2018 already gone by, local businesses are feeling the effects of the new minimum wage.
On New Years Day, minimum wage in Ontario went from $11.60 an hour to $14 an hour.
Barry’s Bay BIA President Ted Williamson says that the implementation of the new minimum wage was at a tough time for local businesses.
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While it’s not a secret the winter is the off-season for lots of local businesses, Williamson says he feels the increased minimum wage is needed.
Minimum wage in Ontario is set to go up to $15 an hour next year on New Years Day.
