Mild hiring climate predicted for London to end 2017
A new survey predicts a mild hiring climate in the London-area to end 2017. Continue reading
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London-St. Thomas jobless rate falls to 5.4 per cent as thousands leave labour force
London’s unemployment rate fell to 5.4 per cent in August, according to Stats Canada. Continue reading
Province announces funding for expansion of Peterborough’s Dynacast
he province is forking over $137,000 to help a Peterborough die-casting company expand its operation and create 10 new jobs. The company says it hopes to fill those jobs within the next two years. Continue reading
5 careers you can have without a college diploma or university degree
Not every job out there requires you to have a degree or diploma. Here’s a list of jobs you can get without that piece of paper. Continue reading
City wants Peterborough residents’ input on official plan
The City of Peterborough is updating its official plan and wants residents to look over the preliminary report and offer feedback. Continue reading
Alberta Indigenous construction training program receives $1.9M in government funding
The Alberta government will invest an addition $1.9 million over two years to fund a program that helps train Indigenous people and find them jobs in the construction industry. Continue reading
Peterborough’s unemployment rate highest in Canada
Peterborough has surpassed Calgary as the city with the highest unemployment rate in the country. Continue reading
Canada’s unemployment rate drops to 6.3%, lowest since October 2008
Statistics Canada says the pace of job growth slowed, however, with 10,900 net new positions, down from an increase of 45,300 in June. Continue reading
How medical marijuana saved the Town of Smiths Falls’ economy
By Paul Soucy Videographer
Four years ago, the Town of Smiths Falls, Ont., took a chance when it welcomed Tweed Inc. to town. The company has since become one of the country’s biggest medical cannabis producers. Continue reading
Albertans see wage increase; economist considers it encouraging sign
By Scott Johnston Reporter
Did you get a raise? Some Albertans must have based on the May numbers from Statistics Canada that track average weekly earnings. Continue reading
