Niagara’s jobless rate shot up to 12.6 percent last month, but it’s still lower than the provincial and national average.
Ontario’s rate rose to 13.6 percent in May, which is slightly lower than the national average of 13.7.
Niagara’s unemployment rate was sitting at 9.9 percent in April.
Ontario’s rate was 11.3 percent and the national rate hit 13 percent.
Statistics Canada says the Canadian economy also 289,600 jobs last month, as more people started looking for work.
Province Investing Against Invasive Species
The $2-million will help the Niagara region
Niagara Driver Charged with Drug Impairment
OPP say this happened on Highway 17, when a car was seen weaving all over the road
Welland Man Arrested for Child Porn
Police say they noticed child sexual abuse material shared on a social media page early this month
28 More Doctors Hired in Niagara
The region and Niagara Health coordinating new partnership to find even more doctors
Killed Police Officers Honoured by NRP
Police Chief praised Niagara members for standing at attention in 'pounding rain'
Niagara Wineries Shuttle Service Possible
The CUTRIC hopes the province supports helping people move among wineries
Canal Days Vendors Warned of Scams
The City of Port Colborne says criminals are sending fraud emails for payment
Niagara Falls Exploring Hub to Help Homeless
Former CAO Ken Todd has been meeting with community groups