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Economy lost 2,800 jobs in July, unemployment rate unchanged at 6.4%

Economy lost 2,800 jobs in July, unemployment rate unchanged at 6.4%

Aug 9, 2024 | 6:49am
Statistics Canada says students are facing a particularly challenging summer job market, while recent immigrants are disproportionately affected by the weakening labour conditions. The federal agency’s July labour force survey says the jobless rate held steady at 6.4 per cent last month as the economy shed a modest 2,800 jobs. As the Bank of Canada […]
Ottawa confirms its commitment to keep the Snowbirds’ aerobatic team flying

Ottawa confirms its commitment to keep the Snowbirds’ aerobatic team flying

Aug 9, 2024 | 5:39am
MOOSE JAW — The Government of Canada has confirmed its commitment to the Snowbirds’ aerobatic team and the Royal Canadian Air Force’s (RCAF) air demonstration mission after concerns were raised about the team’s future. Ottawa had announced that it was considering eliminating some older military equipment — including the Snowbirds’ 20 CT-114 Tutor jets — […]
Russia declares a federal emergency in a border region that is under attack from Ukrainian forces

Russia declares a federal emergency in a border region that is under attack from Ukrainian forces

Aug 9, 2024 | 4:58am
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia’s Ministry for Emergencies on Friday declared the situation in the Kursk region a “federal level” emergency, four days after hundreds of Ukrainian troops poured over the border in what appeared to be Kyiv’s biggest attack on Russian soil since the war began. “The operational situation in the Kursk region remains difficult,” Kursk acting governor […]
3rd person in custody over foiled plot targeting now-canceled Taylor Swift shows in Vienna

3rd person in custody over foiled plot targeting now-canceled Taylor Swift shows in Vienna

Aug 9, 2024 | 4:53am
VIENNA (AP) — A third teenager has been arrested in connection with a foiled attack on now-canceled Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna, Austria’s interior minister said Friday. Austrian Interior Minister Gerhard Karner said an 18-year-old was taken into custody Thursday evening in Vienna after allegedly being in contact with the main suspect. Karner announced the arrest during […]
Average Canadian rent tops $2,200 in July even as pace of growth slows: report

Average Canadian rent tops $2,200 in July even as pace of growth slows: report

Aug 8, 2024 | 5:01am
Rents are still rising in Canada but the year-over-year pace of growth has slowed, according to a new report. The data from Rentals.ca and Urbanation says asking rents for all residential property types averaged $2,201 in July, up 5.9 per cent from last year. The year-over-year increase is the slowest rise since early 2022, while […]
Province to help cover search in Saskatoon Landfill

Province to help cover search in Saskatoon Landfill

Aug 8, 2024 | 4:48am
The Saskatchewan government says it will pay for some of the costs of a landfill search that found the remains of a missing woman.  Policing Minister Paul Merriman says he will provide further details Thursday alongside Saskatoon police, which found the remains of Mackenzie Lee Trottier last week in the city landfill following a 93-day search.  He […]
Another Good Year for the Queen City Ex:  By the Numbers.

Another Good Year for the Queen City Ex: By the Numbers.

Aug 7, 2024 | 10:29am
262,720 people made their way through the gates at this year’s edition of the Queen City Ex. Organizers are reporting good attendance at other events connected to the “Ex”, including the Pile o Bones Rodeo at Brandt Centre, and the nightly concerts held in Confederation Park. The Queen City Ex says 220,600 mini donuts were […]

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