The unemployment rate dropped in Niagara, across Ontario and nationwide.
Statistics Canada says the national rate was 5.6 percent last month. It was sitting at 5.9 percent in November.
Ontario's rate came in at 5.3 percent, compared to the 5.6 percent reported the month before.
The rate dropped to 4.9 percent in Niagara. It was 5.4 back in November.
Statistics Canada says we added 35,200 jobs to the Canadian economy in December, mostly full-time.
Taking Advantage of Staggering Tourism
Ontario's Tourism Minister says they're visiting with European officials as countless people visit Niagara
Region to Address Transit Safety/Expansion
Chair of the Transit Commission Mat Siscoe says there'll be no reduction in service
Be Wary of Increased Fraud/Scams: NRP
Police say this time of the year is when criminals take advantage of distractions
NRP Help Bust Massive Auto Theft Ring
Police found roughly $12-million in stolen vehicles, arrested 20 people
1st Greenhouse AGM Takes Place
The Niagara Greenhouse Growers say there are increasing pressures at the municipal level
City Taking Inquiries for Marineland: Mayor
City and province hoping it can be part of multi-billion dollar plan for Niagara tourism
Niagara Wines Chosen by Politicians
They were chosen for official wine
Trees Planted in Dain City
City of Welland says this is to replace trees lost to the Emerald Ash Borer, an invasive species