The unemployment rate in Niagara jumped to 9.9 percent last month, but it’s lower than the provincial and national average.
Statistics Canada says Ontario’s rate soared to 11.3 percent in April and the national rate jumped to 13 percent.
Niagara’s rate was sitting at 7.8 percent in March.
This was on par with the national rate, which was also 7.8 percent.
Ontario’s jobless rate was 7.6 percent.
The Canadian economy lost nearly two-million jobs in April.
Niagara Transit to Receive Gas Tax Money
This is from the Ontario government's plan to help 102 municipalities improve local transit
Local Power Company Upgrading Technology
Canadian Niagara Power wants to be ready should another storm such as in 2022 happen again
Police Called Concerning Armed Individual
Arrest made after police arrived in St. Catharines neighbourhood this afternoon
Man Arrested in Connection to School Threats
Police say Delhi high school in Norfolk County was targeted, 18-year old arrested in Welland
110kms to be Permanent on Certain Highways
This includes a section of Highway 406, from Thorold to Welland, starting July 12th
Suspect Sought After Cannabis Store Robbery
Police say some money taken from a Beamsville store
Mayor Looking at 'Silly Ways' to Control Speed
Bill Steele says electronic road signs show a face with a frown for speeders
No Injuries After Shots Fired at House
Police looking for red SUV after a home in Niagara Falls was shot at early Sunday, they believe this was a targeted shooting