The Canadian economy added another 246,000 jobs in August and most of them were full time.
Statistics Canada says the national unemployment rate dropped to 10.2 percent last month.
It was sitting at 10.9 percent in July.
Ontario's rate also fell to 10.6 percent compared to 11.3 percent the month before.
Niagara had a rate of 11.3 percent, which is a significant decline compared to the 12.5 percent reported in July.
Region Trims More from Budget
A further look by Chair Bob Gale and staff dropped the increase to 6.3%
Cold Weather Policy for Homeless Not Changing
Niagara's public health committee shown the system works
Niagara Falls Handling Salt Shortage
The city says there's a North America wide shortage
Man Killed in Tent Fire
Update: Police were called to Mountain Locks Park
Region Updated on Measles Outbreak
Health committee told more work is needed, but gave nod to health care workers for their efforts
St. Catharines Draws X Through X
The city has decided to stop using the social media platform
Police Looking for Laundry Thief
They say she stole some money last month
Toronto Man Charged with Trafficking
Police made the arrest with help from Niagara Parks police, finding fentanyl and cocaine earlier this week