Unemployment rate at five percent
The Canadian economy added 150,000 jobs last month.
According to Statistics Canada, the unemployment rate remains at five percent.
Most of the jobs added were full time, with the highest gains in the 25 to 54 age group.
Several sectors reported gains, particularly wholesale and retail trade.
Since September, over 326,000 jobs have been added to the economy.
2 from Niagara named to the Order of Canada
Mary Ann Edwards of St. Catharines and Donald Triggs of Niagara-on-the-Lake were among the 80 new appointments announced today
$3.5M of Crystal Meth seized from drug lab
NRP Officers discovered a clandestine drug lab in a residential neighbourhood in Niagara Falls
NRP Searching for B&E Suspects
NRP are appealing for the public's help in identifying 2 suspects in relation to 3 break & enters on residences in Welland and Pelham
Welland CAO Optimistic for 2026
Jessica Ruddell is pleased with 2025 progress, but wants to build on that
Niagara Clinics Help Coughs, Colds
Niagara North Family Health Team says these are to help ease hospital ERs, meant for non emergencies
Clifton Hill Construction in January
The city says this is for Smart Pole installation for wireless services, lasting to the spring
Gas Prices to Hold Steady: Analyst
Prices have been seen as low as below a dollar in Niagara, and not expected to shoot up again until the spring or summer
NRP Using Warrant in Niagara Falls Area
They're asking everyone to avoid the area, but no risk to public safety