Ontario government blames August job losses on Liberals
Economic Development Minister Jim Wilson says the numbers for August, which saw Ontario shed 80,100 jobs, are a reminder of the previous government’s waste and scandals. Continue reading
Unemployment
Unemployment rate inches up in Saskatchewan despite job gains
Saskatchewan’s unemployment rate edged up in August as more people entered the workforce. Continue reading
London-St. Thomas jobless rate falls to 5.2% in August
The London-St. Thomas jobless rate has fallen below 5.3% for the first time since 2004. 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
Peterborough unemployment rate lowest in Canada: Stats Canada
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Ontario’s unemployment rate is 5.9 per cent Continue reading
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
‘Move on’: Unifor president urges workers 65 and older to retire, if they can
By Mark Carcasole Anchor/Reporter
The president of Unifor blames workers who hang around longer than they have to for taking work from younger people. Continue reading
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
