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Here's a quick glance at unemployment rates for November, by Canadian city

Here's a quick glance at unemployment rates for November, by Canadian city

OTTAWA — The national unemployment rate was 6.0 per cent in November. Statistics sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ also released seasonally adjusted, three-month moving average unemployment rates for major cities.
Here's a quick glance at unemployment rates for November, by province

Here's a quick glance at unemployment rates for November, by province

OTTAWA — sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s national unemployment rate was 6.0 per cent in November. Here are the jobless rates last month by province (numbers from the previous month in brackets): _ Newfoundland and Labrador 10.4 per cent (13.9) _ Prince Edward Island 8.
National employment numbers for November from Statistics sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½, at a glance

National employment numbers for November from Statistics sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½, at a glance

OTTAWA — A quick look at sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s November employment (numbers from the previous month in brackets): Unemployment rate: 6.0 per cent (6.7) Employment rate: 61.4 per cent (61.0) Participation rate: 65.3 per cent (65.
CWB Financial reports Q4 profit up from year ago, raises dividend

CWB Financial reports Q4 profit up from year ago, raises dividend

EDMONTON — CWB Financial Group raised its dividend as it reported its fourth-quarter profit rose compared with a year ago to beat expectations. The Edmonton-based bank says it will now pay a quarterly dividend of 30 cents per share, up from 29 cents.
One in four Canadian shoppers overshot their Black Friday budget: report

One in four Canadian shoppers overshot their Black Friday budget: report

CALGARY — One in four Canadian shoppers blew past their budgets on Black Friday and Cyber Monday, according to a new survey.
Senate passes stopgap funding bill, avoiding shutdown

Senate passes stopgap funding bill, avoiding shutdown

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate passed a stopgap spending bill Thursday that avoids a short-term shutdown and funds the federal government through Feb. 18 after leaders defused a partisan standoff over federal vaccine mandates.
Oregon officials ask public help to find killers of 8 wolves

Oregon officials ask public help to find killers of 8 wolves

Officials in Oregon are asking for public assistance to locate the person or persons responsible for poisoning eight wolves in the eastern part of the state earlier this year.
Port of Vancouver truck drivers strike averted after agreement reached

Port of Vancouver truck drivers strike averted after agreement reached

VANCOUVER — A container truck driver strike at two companies serving the Port of Vancouver that was set to begin Friday will be avoided.
Rogers hires former Videotron boss to head home and business division

Rogers hires former Videotron boss to head home and business division

TORONTO — Rogers Communications Inc. says it has hired the former head of Quebecor's Videotron as president of its home and business division. Robert Dépatie will join the Toronto-based telecommunications giant on Monday.
Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Thursday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (20,762.03, up 297.43 points.) Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC). Financials. Up 33 cents, or 1.43 per cent, to $23.40 on 20.