Pot sales fell in most provinces in February; Quebec bucked trend
On a national basis, daily average cannabis sales rose slightly from January to February— but that growth was driven almost entirely by Quebec. Continue reading
Statistics Canada
Canadian retail sales up 0.8% in February
The result, which beat economists’ expectations, was the first increase since October. Continue reading
Feds should offer cash incentives to parties to get more women in politics: committee
A House of Commons committee says the government should offer financial incentives to political parties to nominate more women candidates to run for election. Continue reading
Statistics Canada survey finds legal marijuana more expensive than black market pot
Legal cannabis is more expensive than illegal counterpart, according to Statistics Canada survey. Continue reading
Saskatchewan’s unemployment rate falls to 2nd lowest in Canada
By David Baxter Reporter
Saskatchewan’s unemployment rate fell to 4.9 per cent thanks to 3,900 new jobs added in March, according to Statistics Canada data. Continue reading
Canada loses more than 7,000 jobs in March — but unemployment rate stable
Statistics Canada says the economy lost 7,200 jobs in March, while the unemployment rate remained stable at 5.8 per cent. Continue reading
Peterborough area is the country’s fastest-growing community: StatsCan
By Mark Giunta Videographer, Backup News & Sports Anchor
The Peterborough census metropolitan area (CMA) saw a population jump of 3.1 per cent, or 4,069 residents, from 2017 and 2018. Continue reading
London one of the fastest-growing cities in the country: Statistics Canada
New figures released by Statistics Canada show the population of the London Census Metropolitan Area (CMA) grew by 2.4 per cent in 2017-18. Continue reading
Canada’s GDP grows 0.3% in January, beating expectations
The oil-and-gas sector was the economy’s only weak spot — but even that industry seems to be on the path to recovery. Continue reading
Number of grandparents in Canada continues to grow
By Kim Smith Reporter
At last count, there were 7.5-million grandparents aged 45 and older in Canada. That’s up from 7-million in 2011 and 5.4 million in 1995. Continue reading