According a new Bank of Canada report, the effects of the gig economy have reduced pressure on employers to maintain regular and sufficient wage increases. Continue reading
According to new numbers released by Statistics Canada, Barrie’s unemployment rate increased by 0.2 per cent in January, up from the 4.9 per cent recorded in December. Continue reading
If you think you’re seeing more ‘Help Wanted’ signs around the Okanagan, you’re not imagining it. There are many jobs up for grabs these days across the valley, making it challenging for employers to hire staff. Continue reading
According to new numbers released by Statistics Canada, Barrie’s unemployment rate dropped to 4.8 per cent, falling from the five-per-cent rate recorded in November. Continue reading
A presentation to the committee of deputy ministers, delivered in January 2018, warned that the country will be less able to adapt to workforce shifts without a boost in spending. Continue reading
The closure of Rona impacts 40 people locally. Continue reading
Barrie’s unemployment rate dropped to 5.2 per cent in October, according to new numbers released by Statistics Canada. Continue reading
The unemployment rate in Saskatchewan fell slightly in October as 2,500 new jobs were added to the province’s economy during the month. Continue reading
The number of people who receive hampers from Edmonton’s Food Bank has increased by 50.6 per cent over the past three years. Continue reading
Canada gained 63,000 jobs in September, lowering the unemployment rate. That was largely in BC and Ontario. Provincially here it’s a different story. Alberta lost 6,000 jobs, yet Edmonton picked up 3,000. Continue reading