‘Move on’: Unifor president urges workers 65 and older to retire, if they can
By Mark Carcasole Reporter
The president of Unifor blames workers who hang around longer than they have to for taking work from younger people. Continue reading
Unemployment
Unemployment figures move slightly higher in Central Okanagan
Slight increase in unemployment figures in Central Okanagan. 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
Calgary man moves family to Dubai for oil and gas job after 3 years of unemployment
By Bindu Suri Anchor
After being without work for the past three years, a Calgary man is moving his family to the United Arab Emirates after accepting a job there. Continue reading
Higher oil prices helping to lower Calgary unemployment rate: chamber of commerce
Calgary’s unemployment rate has dropped from 9.3 per cent last April to eight per cent in April of this year, according to Statistics Canada. Continue reading
Central Okanagan economically unstoppable as boom continues
By Klaudia Van Emmerik Anchor/Reporter
With the population in the Central Okanagan growing fast and the sound of construction everywhere, it’s no surprise that the local economy is booming. Continue reading
The robots are coming, but it doesn’t mean you’ll end up in the unemployment line
By Simon Little Digital Reporter
Automation and artificial intelligence are here to stay. But an innovation expert argues that the labour market will adapt with them. Continue reading
Interest rate hikes to hit Alberta harder than elsewhere: RBC
Alberta will be the province that is hardest hit by rising interest rates, an analysis done by RBC suggests. Continue reading
Kingston Job Fair brings job seekers and employers face-to-face
Keys Employment Centre organized the one-day event that had 54 employers registered and looking to hire. Continue reading
