Ren Alva poses for a portrait on the University of Alberta campus in Edmonton, on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025. The 22-year-old from Bahrain was taken aback during a recent visit to a U-pick berry farm, where he and his friends were asked to leave a tip at checkout. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Aaron Sousa

‘It’s ridiculous’: Why some Canadian youth feel ready to tap out of tipping culture

by The Canadian Press August 23, 2025

written by The Canadian Press August 23, 2025

By Aaron Sousa Ren Alva is no stranger to leaving a good tip. The Edmonton university student believes in tipping service workers for…

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