Statistics Canada’s labour force survey on Friday said total employment in Ottawa-Gatineau rose by 3,300 jobs in October, down from 7,200 the month before. Meanwhile, the labour force also grew by about 3,300 people, keeping the region’s jobless rate equal to September’s mark.
Guy Levesque is saying goodbye to Ottawa and his alma mater to take on a new role at the University of Calgary, he announced yesterday on social media.
Algonquin College has received a $2-million gift from The Joyce Family Foundation, establishing an endowment to support students facing financial barriers.
The Eastern Ontario Business Journal is celebrating regional businesses that are on the fast track to growth with its third annual Fastest Growing Companies competition.