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London unemployment holds at 8.2%, but job market weakens
An economist says trade uncertainty and weak population growth are weighing on the region’s labour market.
Ministry of Labour investigating workplace fatality near Durham
The Ministry of Labour is investigating a workplace fatality that occurred just outside Durham on Tuesday. West Grey police were called to the incident on Grey Road 4 at around noon. Police confirmed that a worker was electrocuted after a boom lift came in contact with a hydro wire. Weswt Grey police said they are unable to provide further information […]
Owen Sound pledges $100,000 to support city’s Georgian campus
Owen Sound is to pledge $100,000 to Georgian College in support of the post-secondary institution’s commitment to the community. On Monday, council passed a motion introduced by Mayor Ian Boddy to enter into a funding agreement with the college for the transfer of $100,000 payable in installments over the next four years beginning in 2027, […]
Ottawa non-committal on extending gas tax break as gas prices rise
Federal excise tax suspension is set to expire over the Labour Day weekend.