B.C. To Gradually Hike Minimum Wage To $15.20 By Mid-2021

VANCOUVER — British Columbia will gradually hike its minimum hourly wage to get to $15.20 by June 2021.It's a decision criticized by both labour and business groups."We believe that 2021 is not overly aggressive, in fact it's going to be a disappointment to some," Premier John Horgan told a news conference Thursday at a coffee shop in North Vancouver.The timeline is aimed at finding a balance between allowing businesses to predict their needs and giving hope to about 400,000 of the lowest-