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.
Water Safety Should be Taught in School: Region
A St. Catharines man wants the provincial government to get this done
OHIP Should Cover Prostate Screening: MPP
Wayne Gates was joined by other MPPs today, asking the government to make access easier
MPP Wants Greater Remembrance Day Observance
St. Catharines Jennie Stevens wants students to learn more
Picture Released of Shooting Suspects
Police were called to the Vine Street and Old Pine Trail area to find a man shot
Driver Charged After Motorcyclist Killed
Police say the crash happened in August in Niagara Falls, the driver turned himself into police yesterday
Startling Food Bank Numbers Revealed
Report shows the number of people without enough to eat is more than we realize
Thorold Considers Boundary Review
It's going to hire a consultant to look at a ward system, in time for the 2030 municipal election, as it considers population changes
Fixed Election Dates Possibly Scrapped
The Ontario government is proposing changes to the Ontario Election Act, to also include amount of political donations