Gas prices drive Canada’s inflation rate in July to highest point since 2011
The federal agency says the consumer price index for July was up 3.0 per cent on a year-over-year basis compared with a 2.5 per cent increase in June. Continue reading
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B.C. residents almost half as likely to say they’d driven high as other Canadians: StatsCan
More than 14 per cent of Canadians admitted to driving within two hours of toking up. In B.C., that number was eight per cent. Continue reading
Saskatchewan loses 4,200 jobs in July
Unemployment is up in Saskatchewan as 4,200 jobs were lost in the province during July. Continue reading
Many Canadians are driving high on cannabis, according to new national survey
A new Statistics Canada survey reveals an “alarming” number of Canadians have driven a vehicle while high on cannabis or have been passengers in such vehicles. Continue reading
Nearly 15% of cannabis users have driven within 2 hours of using: StatsCan
In addition, one in seven cannabis users with a driver’s licence said they had got behind the wheel at least once within two hours of using the drug in the past three months. Continue reading
Small businesses in Lethbridge continue to strengthen local economy
They’re critical contributors to the economy and Lethbridge has no shortage of small businesses that are continuing to help diversify and strengthen the local market. Continue reading
Canada’s richest families own as much wealth as 3 provinces combined: report
Canada’s wealthiest families are increasingly looking like dynasties. Continue reading
Dramatic rise in Kingston’s reported sexual assault numbers may be linked to #MeToo movement
Statistics from StatsCan show that Kingston has seen a dramatic rise in reported sexual assaults. Continue reading
South Simcoe police report slight increase in violent crime in 2017: Statistics Canada
According to new numbers released by Statistics Canada, the violent crime in the South Simcoe police jurisdiction increased eight per cent from 2016, and was recorded at 32.3 per cent for 2017. Continue reading
Halton Region Canada’s lowest for crime 13 years running: Statistics Canada
For the 13th straight year, Halton Region has maintained its position of having the lowest Crime Severity Index of all Canadian municipalities with a population of 100,000 or more. Continue reading
