Niagara's jobless rate dropped last month to 5.5 percent. It was sitting at 5.9 percent back in September.
Statistics Canada says we're now on par with the national average, which also happens to be 5.5 percent. Ontario's rate held steady at 5.3 percent in October.
The Canadian economy also lost 1,800 jobs last month, mostly in the manufacturing and construction sectors.
We lost 16,100 full time jobs, but we gained 14,300 part time jobs.
NRP Want Help After Horses Hurt
It was just over a year ago a number of horses were injured at a boarding farm in Welland
Niagara Families Connected to Doctor
People waiting a long time cleared from waitlist
Teenager Hurt in St. Catharines Stabbing
Police say it is non life threatening, looking for who is responsible
One Driver Arrested of Two Hit and Runs
There were 2 separate cases in St. Catharines
Unifor and GM reach tentative contract agreement
This includes for workers in St. Catharines
Marineland ships another three belugas to San Diego
There are a few more whales left at Marineland
PM Carney says Canada will Meet U.S tariffs “Dollar for Dollar”
Province Investing in Niagara Businesses
Money to be used for Thrive Niagara, meant to increase business investment