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

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

OTTAWA — Canada's national unemployment rate was 5.8 per cent in December. Here are the jobless rates last month by province (numbers from the previous month in brackets): _ Newfoundland and Labrador 10.7 per cent (10.0) _ Prince Edward Island 8.
National employment numbers for December from Statistics Canada, at a glance

National employment numbers for December from Statistics Canada, at a glance

OTTAWA — A quick look at Canada's December employment (numbers from the previous month in brackets): Unemployment rate: 5.8 per cent (5.8) Employment rate: 61.6 per cent (61.8) Participation rate: 65.4 per cent (65.
Europe's inflation is up after months of decline. It could mean a longer wait for interest rate cuts

Europe's inflation is up after months of decline. It could mean a longer wait for interest rate cuts

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Inflation plaguing Europe rose to 2.9% in December, rebounding after seven straight monthly declines as food prices rose and support for high energy bills ended in some countries.
'False start for winter' in Quebec disappoints tourists, forces cities to adapt

'False start for winter' in Quebec disappoints tourists, forces cities to adapt

MONTREAL — An unusually mild start to winter in Quebec has discouraged tourists hoping for a winter wonderland, left litter visible on the streets of Montreal and at times diminished traffic to some of the province's popular ski slopes.
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 Thursdayon the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (20,871.35, up 52.77 points): Toronto-Dominion Bank. (TSX:TD). Finance. Up 67 cents, or 0.79 per cent, to $85.64 on 16.4 million shares.
S&P/TSX composite posts small gain Thursday, U.S. markets mixed

S&P/TSX composite posts small gain Thursday, U.S. markets mixed

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index posted a small gain Thursday despite weakness in energy stocks, while U.S. markets ended the day mixed.
Parkland Corp.'s largest shareholder no longer has voice on company's board

Parkland Corp.'s largest shareholder no longer has voice on company's board

CALGARY — Parkland Corp.'s largest shareholder no longer has a seat on the fuel retailer's board after the recent resignations of two board members. The Calgary-based company announced on Dec.
Stock market today: Wall Street drifts, and yields rise after solid data on the economy

Stock market today: Wall Street drifts, and yields rise after solid data on the economy

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street drifted to a mixed close following signals that the job market remains solid, though it may be a touch too strong. The S&P 500 slipped 0.3% Thursday.
Rogers says cell phone prices are going up for customers not on contracts

Rogers says cell phone prices are going up for customers not on contracts

TORONTO — Some cell phone customers with Rogers Communications Inc. will pay more for their plans starting later this month.
New bridge connecting Detroit to Canada won't open until fall 2025

New bridge connecting Detroit to Canada won't open until fall 2025

DETROIT (AP) — A second bridge connecting Detroit and Canada over the Detroit River won't open for travel until fall 2025, months later than anticipated, officials said Thursday. Officials cited construction disruptions in the U.S.