Report suggests Calgary and Edmonton leading economic growth
By Travis Dosser Radio Anchor/Reporter
A new report suggests Calgary is leading the country in economic growth in 2017, with Edmonton right behind. Continue reading
Unemployment
Kelowna’s economy firing on all cylinders
After grinding to a halt in 2016 job growth in Kelowna is rolling again. Continue reading
Saskatchewan’s unemployment rate drops in September
The unemployment rate in Saskatchewan was 6.2 per cent in September. Continue reading
Alberta is still losing job seekers to other parts of Canada
By Scott Johnston Reporter
Job seekers continue to flee Alberta for other parts of Canada. Continue reading
Ontario advisory group will address high unemployment rates among people with disabilities
The Employers’ Partnership Table will be meeting for the next two years to come up with strategies to encourage businesses to hire more disabled staff. Continue reading
Hundreds drawn to promise of 2,300 employment opportunities at London and Area Works job fair
People of all skills and age-levels visited the London and Area Works job fair Tuesday, in hopes of securing one of the 2,300 job opportunities boasted by 56 employers. Continue reading
Mild hiring climate predicted for London to end 2017
A new survey predicts a mild hiring climate in the London-area to end 2017. Continue reading
Unemployment rate dips in Saskatchewan during August
The unemployment rate dipped in Saskatchewan during August as fewer people were in the work force. Continue reading
London-St. Thomas jobless rate falls to 5.4 per cent as thousands leave labour force
London’s unemployment rate fell to 5.4 per cent in August, according to Stats Canada. Continue reading
Shocked community members try to put General Electric closure into perspective
At one time, General Electric was the largest employer in the city, with a workforce of more 6,000 people in the 1960’s, where today there are close to 360 employs still working inside the plant. Continue reading
