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Less Fuel. More Power. Great Value is a comparison between the 2012 and the 2011 Chrysler Canada product lineups. 40 MPG or greater claim is based on 2012 EnerGuide highway fuel consumption estimates. Government of Canada test methods used. Your actual fuel consumption will vary based on driving habits and other factors. See your dealer for additional EnerGuide details. Wise customers read the fine print: •, *, ‡, § The Hurry Up to Trade Up Event offers are limited time offers which apply to retail deliveries of selected new and unused models purchased from participating dealers on or after August 1, 2012. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Offers subject to change and may be extended without notice. See participating dealers for complete details and conditions. •$19,998 Purchase Price applies to 2012 Dodge Journey SE Canada Value Package (22F+CLE) only and includes $2,000 Consumer Cash Discount. Pricing includes freight ($1,400-$1,595) and excludes licence, insurance, registration, any dealer administration fees and other applicable fees and applicable taxes. Dealer order/ trade may be necessary. Dealer may sell for less. See participating dealers for complete details. *Consumer Cash Discounts are offered on select new 2012 vehicles and are manufacturer-to-dealer incentives, which are deducted from the negotiated price before taxes. Amounts vary by vehicle. See your dealer for complete details. ‡4.79% purchase financing for up to 96 months available on the new 2012 Dodge Journey Canada Value Package model to qualified customers on approved credit through Royal Bank of Canada, Scotiabank, TD Auto Finance and Ally Credit Canada. Dealer order/ trade may be necessary. Dealer may sell for less. See your dealer for complete details. Example: 2012 Dodge Journey Canada Value Package with a Purchase Price of $19,998 (including applicable Consumer Cash Discount) financed at 4.79% over 96 months with $0 down payment equals 208 bi-weekly payments of $116 with a cost of borrowing of $4,094 and a total obligation of $24,092. Pricing includes freight ($1,400-$1,595) and excludes licence, insurance, registration, any dealer administration fees and other applicable fees and taxes. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Dealer may sell for less. §2012 Dodge Journey Crew shown. Price including applicable Consumer Cash Discount: $27,595. Pricing includes freight ($1,400-$1,595) and excludes licence, insurance, registration, any dealer administration fees and other applicable fees and applicable taxes. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Dealer may sell for less. ¤Based on 2012 EnerGuide Fuel Consumption Ratings. Government of Canada test methods used. Your actual fuel economy will vary based on driving habits and other factors. 2012 Dodge Journey SE – Hwy: 7.5 L/100 km (38 MPG) and City: 10.8 L/100 km (26 MPG). ^Based on R. L. Polk Canada Inc. January to October 2011 Canadian Total New Vehicle Registration data for Chrysler Crossover segments. TMThe SiriusXM logo is a registered trademark of SiriusXM Satellite Radio Inc. ®Jeep is a registered trademark of Chrysler Group LLC.
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NEWS
Slight rise seen in local living wage As most Central Okanagan families can attest, it costs more to make ends meet than it did a year ago. As might be expected,
that’s also the case for the second annual calculation of the Central Okanagan Living Wage. The latest data compiled and calculated for
the 2012 living wage shows that in order to meet the most basic of family needs to keep them out of extreme poverty each adult in a two parent,
two child household, must be employed full-time and earn at least $17.17 per hour. That’s a slight increase over the inaugural Central
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Okanagan Living Wage calculation in 2011 of $16.98 per hour. Christene Walsh, the regional district social development coordinator, said, “Hopefully, this calculation will help generate needed dialogue and action around creative ways to help families meet outstanding needs, especially since B.C. has for the eighth straight year recorded the highest child poverty rate in the country.” She said the living wage” reflects the actual costs of living in a community and shouldn’t be confused with the minimum wage, which is a minimum rate of pay legislated by the provincial government. “Our living wage calculation includes expenses such as food, rent, transportation, child care and education expenses, all considered the basic needs of any family. “Government taxes, credits, deductions and subsidies are also included in the calculations. However, other real life costs such as debt repayment, entertainment (cable, Internet), special care of a relative, cigarette smoking and saving for or acquiring home ownership are not part of the living wage calculation.” Robert Fine, the Central Okanagan economic development director, said the living wage calculation gives employers some insight to the economic realities of the costs to live in the Central Okanagan. “Many Central Okanagan employers are creatively embracing this kind of investment in their workers which pays dividends by reducing turnover and training costs and building employee loyalty, dedication and improved customer service,” Fine said. Walsh added that last year’s living wage calculation prompted timely discussion and “we anticipate there will be more awareness-building in light of this year’s figure.” “Considering the median annual family income in 2009 was $67,070 and according to the living wage, families need to earn at least $62,500 to attain basic necessities, it’s important all of our Central Okanagan communities explore additional ideas that not only help families survive, but offers opportunity to get ahead beyond the focus on an hourly rate of pay,” Walsh said.