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.
Ontario/New York Agree on Nuclear
Premier Doug Ford and Governor Kathy Hochul signed an agreement to work together to develop the energy sector, noting jobs to be created
Port Colborne Man Charged with Sexual Assault
Police say this dates back over 20 years ago
Police Standoff Closes Welland Neighbourhood
Police say suspect shot an officer
Every Health Care Job Needed: MPP
Jennie Stevens encouraging everyone to voice concerns of health care cuts, after rallies today around the Niagara region
Police Looking for 2 Missing Teens
Police concerned for their safety due to their ages
Bob Gale Appointed New Niagara Chair
Provincial government made the decision, outlining a lengthy list of life-time accomplishments of the life-long Niagara resident
Niagara Firefighters Receive Funding
Provincial government increasing cancer prevention for 10 local fire departments
Welland Walking Trails Spruced Up
City of Welland and federal government coming together for over $2-million investment