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National employment numbers for October, at a glance
By Canadian Press on November 7th, 2025
OTTAWA — A quick look at Canada’s October employment figures (numbers from the previous month in brackets): Unemployment rate: 6.9 per cent (7.1) Employment rate: 60.8 per cent (60.6) Participation rate: 65.3 per cent (65.2) Number unemployed: 1,557,300 (1,606,500) Number working: 21,081,900 (21,015,300) Youth (15-24 years) unemployment rate: 14.1 per cent (14.7) Men (25 plus) ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada adds surprise 67,000 jobs in October, unemployment rate drops to 6.9%
By Canadian Press on November 7th, 2025
OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says the economy added 67,000 jobs in October, blowing past economists’ labour market expectations for a second month in a row. Those job gains were concentrated in part-time work while the private sector saw employment grow for the first time since June. Tariff-sensitive Ontario led job growth last month with 55,000 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In the news today: Gunshots herald ostrich cull on B.C. farm
By Canadian Press on November 7th, 2025
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed… Gunshots herald ostrich cull after police limit access to British Columbia farm Gunshots rang out at a British Columbia ostrich farm as a Canadian Food Inspection Agency operation to cull hundreds of the birds got underway. Police have ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gunshots at ostrich farm as cull at B.C. farm moves ahead
By Canadian Press on November 7th, 2025
EDGEWOOD, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA — An operation to kill hundreds of ostriches at a British Columbia farm is underway, with numerous gunshots heard on the property overnight. The shots were coming from inside a hay bale enclosure where Canadian Food Inspection Agency staff had herded scores of the birds. Police have limited access to the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bid to save Vancouver Chinatown’s last post office, a ‘lifeline’ for community
By Canadian Press on November 7th, 2025
VANCOUVER — There is no computer at the Wongs’ Benevolent Association in Vancouver’s Chinatown. Everything is done by mail, from paying utility bills to contacting members for an event, just as it was when the Chinese community organization was founded in 1912, said vice-president Jeffrey Wong. “We actually stamp and print out invitations and write ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Concordia defers sabbaticals, offers retirement program due to foreign student drop
By Canadian Press on November 7th, 2025
MONTREAL — Concordia University says it’s deferring sabbaticals and won’t be renewing some teaching contracts in response to federal and provincial immigration policies. The university in Montreal says provincial funding cuts for international students have also played a role in its decision. Concordia announced the cost-saving measures in a budget update earlier this week. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Statistics Canada to release October jobs report this morning
By Canadian Press on November 7th, 2025
OTTAWA — Statistics Canada is set to release its jobs report for the month of October this morning. The consensus among economists polled by Reuters is that the labour market took a breather last month, with 2,500 jobs expected to be lost. That would come after a surprise hiring surge in September, when more than ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gunshots herald ostrich cull after police limit access to British Columbia farm
By Canadian Press on November 7th, 2025
EDGEWOOD, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA — Gunshots rang out at a British Columbia ostrich farm as a Canadian Food Inspection Agency operation to cull hundreds of the birds got underway. The shots were coming from inside an enclosure built with large hay bales, where staff with the agency had herded scores of the ostriches. Police have ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Photo Gallery: Prince Harry meets with veterans in Toronto
By Canadian Press on November 6th, 2025
Veterans at a care centre in Toronto gathered to present their art therapy work to Prince Harry and share their stories ahead of Remembrance Day, as they reflected on the lasting impact of their sacrifices in service. The Duke of Sussex called it a highlight of his two-day visit to Toronto, which included several events ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gunshots ring out at B.C. ostrich farm as cull moves ahead
By Canadian Press on November 6th, 2025
EDGEWOOD, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA — Numerous gunshots have been heard at a British Columbia ostrich farm where the Canadian Food Inspection Agency says it is moving ahead with a cull of hundreds of the birds. The shooting at Universal Ostrich Farms in Edgewood, B.C., was coming from inside an enclosure made of hay bales where ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Gunshots ring out at B.C. ostrich farm as cull moves ahead
By Canadian Press on November 6th, 2025
EDGEWOOD, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA — Multiple gunshots are ringing out at a British Columbia ostrich farm where the Canadian Food Inspection Agency says it is moving ahead with a cull of hundreds of the birds. More coming. Brenna Owen, The Canadian Press... Read More »
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