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
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Saskatchewan adds 8K new jobs in June, unemployment drops
Saskatchewan posted it largest one-month job increase since April 2012, adding 8,300 positions in June. Continue reading
Edmonton unemployment rate remains above national average
Statistics Canada says Edmonton’s unemployment rate went up slightly in June. Continue reading
Barrie’s unemployment rate drops full percentage point in May
Barrie’s unemployment rate dropped a full per cent from April to May. Continue reading
Barrie has the highest unemployment rate in Ontario. Why?
According to numbers released by Statistics Canada on May 11, Barrie still has the highest unemployment rate in Ontario, at 8.4 per cent. Continue reading
Edmonton unemployment numbers dropping for ‘wrong reason’ says economist
By Scott Johnston Reporter
City of Edmonton economist John Rose said while the unemployment number is coming down, it’s coming down for the wrong reason. Continue reading
London-St. Thomas unemployment rate falls to 5.7% in April
The London-St. Thomas jobless rate fell for the second straight month. Continue reading
Not everyone is ‘sold’ on Calgary’s economic recovery
By Sarah Offin Reporter
About 1,500 homes were sold in Calgary last month compared to 1,900 in April of last year. Continue reading
Job summit looks at how to improve social, economic and environmental landscape in Peterborough
By Jesse Thomas Videographer
Close to 60 people gathered at the McDonnel Street Activity Centre to take part in the third annual Quality of Life and Jobs Summit, hosted by Peterborough Kawartha MP Maryam Monsef. Continue reading
Sask. saw 4,200 new jobs in March; record-high for female employment
“Recent indicators showing that Saskatchewan leads the nation in growth in manufacturing sales in January, and urban housing starts over the first two months of the year, in addition to month-to-month job growth in March, confirms our economy is positioned for growth in 2018.” Continue reading
