The Canadian economy lost over one-million jobs in March.
Statistics Canada says the national unemployment rate jumped to 7.8 percent, which is the largest single-month increase in more than 40-years.
It was sitting at 5.6 percent in February
Niagara’s jobless rate is also 7.8 percent, which is a significant increase compared to the 5.5 percent reported the month before.
Ontario’s rate jumped from 5.5 percent to 7.6 percent.
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