Niagara's unemployment rate is still lower than the provincial and national averages.
Statistics Canada says it dropped to 7.5 percent in October, even though it was sitting at 8.7 percent the month before.
Ontario's rate increased to 9.6 percent, compared to the 9.5 percent reported in September.
The national rate dropped slightly to 8.9 percent after we added another 83,600 jobs to the Canadian economy.
Stats Can reported a jobless rate of 9.0 percent in September.
50+ Years Enough for Councillor
Joe Kushner will not be returning to his seat at St. Catharines city hall after October municipal election
Drivers Arrested in Separate Hit and Runs
There were 2 separate cases in St. Catharines
More Whales Moved from Marineland
Sadly, though, one moved to Chicago died recently, the rest moving to the US
One More Time for Diodati, Campion Out
Niagara Falls mayor says this will be his last time, faces challenge from colleague, and 3 others
Drugs Found in Niagara Falls Traffic Stop
18-year old pulled over for speeding
$10-Million Lottery Ticket Sold in Niagara
The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation says it was sold for yesterday's draw of Lotto Max
Charges Laid in Crash that Killed Woman
The rollover crash happened on Highway 406 in 2025, passenger was ejected, driver charged
City Invests into Flood Relief
St. Catharines city councillors supporting $20-million for Emergency Flood Alleviation program