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.
Optimism Fading for Beluga Whales
Animal rights group director says a whale has been moved to Marineland's sick tank
Apartments Approved for Queenston Street
2,442 units, with commercial space, to be built where St. Catharines hospital was
3 Arrested After NRP Find Cocaine
Police searched 2 houses, after watching suspected drug activity
Police Looking for 2 Arsonists
A house in West Lincoln was lit up early Thursday morning
Niagara Health Funding Gone Up: MPP
Sam Oosterhoff says it's gone up over 42% over the last few years
Wainfleet Taxes Rise Next Year
The Township says a home valued at over $300,000 will pay another $134
OPP Appeal for Drivers to Come Forward
They understand a driver might not realize they might have hit someone or something on Highway 406 last week
Police Looking for Missing Teen
This isn't the first time Jada Balgobin was reported missing