Unemployment

• London-St. Thomas jobless rate fell to 4.8% in April, lowest since April 2019

  Statistics Canada reports 2,300 jobs were created in April, while London-St. Thomas' labour rose by 500 and the number of people on unemployment declined by 1,700.

  Economy

  May 6
  
• Layoffs confirmed at Servus Credit Union as company enters ‘transition’

  'Staffing changes are often necessary to realize an organization's full potential,' Servus Credit Union's Chief Transformation Officer Michelle Belland said Tuesday.

  Canada

  May 3
  
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• ‘Double-edged sword’: Okanagan workforce braces for record number of people retiring

  Now the number of people nearing retirement is at an all-time high and one of the leading factors behind B.C.’s labour shortage.

  Economy

  Apr 27
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• London-St. Thomas jobless rate fell to 5.3% in March, a pandemic low

  The latest data from the national agency continues a downward trend for London and St. Thomas' unemployment rate this year, which sat at 6.3 per cent in January.

  Economy

  Apr 8
• Canadians young and old left behind in pandemic jobs recovery

  While Canada's unemployment rate dipped below pre-pandemic levels last month, the COVID-19 jobs recovery has not been equal, as youth and older Canadian employment lags.

  Economy

  Mar 23
• Reopening in Alberta: hospitality sector is ready to hire

  As reopening continues around Alberta there's renewed optimism for those looking for steady employment.

  Economy

  Mar 12
• Saskatchewan unemployment rate nears 7-year low

  Statistics Canada said the unemployment rate in Saskatchewan fell to 4.7 per cent in February, its lowest level since April 2015.

  Economy

  Mar 11
• Part-time employment up in Alberta, but province sees decline in full-time jobs

  Statistics Canada data shows that while part-time employment rose last month by 17,700 positions, Alberta lost 9,600 full-time positions in February.

  Economy

  Mar 11
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• London-St. Thomas unemployment rate drops to 5.8% in February

  Last month, 200 jobs were lost, the labour force fell by 1,800 and the number of people claiming unemployment insurance because they were actively looking for work fell by 1,600.

  Economy

  Mar 11
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• Canada adds 337K jobs in February, unemployment drops below pre-pandemic levels

  Statistics Canada says the country added 337,000 jobs in February, offsetting the loss of 200,000 positions the month before and driving unemployment to 5.5 per cent.

  Economy

  Mar 11