The Canadian economy lost over one-million jobs in March.
Statistics Canada says the national unemployment rate jumped to 7.8 percent, which is the largest single-month increase in more than 40-years.
It was sitting at 5.6 percent in February
Niagara’s jobless rate is also 7.8 percent, which is a significant increase compared to the 5.5 percent reported the month before.
Ontario’s rate jumped from 5.5 percent to 7.6 percent.
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