Ottawa-Gatineau’s unemployment rate drops as local economy gains jobs in March
Ottawa-Gatineau’s jobless rate dropped again in March as the local economy bucked the national trend and gained more than 4,000 jobs. The National Capital Region’s
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Economists are expecting the annual rate of inflation accelerated in February as the federal government’s temporary tax break came to an end mid-month. Statistics Canada
National Capital Region’s unemployment rate falls to 5.5% in February
The National Capital Region’s unemployment rate fell slightly in February as the local economy’s job gains outpaced a slight bump in the size of the
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Economists are more confident the Bank of Canada might pause its interest rate cuts next month — tariffs notwithstanding — as Canada’s annual inflation rate
Ottawa-Gatineau’s unemployment rate falls in January
Ottawa-Gatineau’s unemployment rate dipped slightly in January, mirroring a national trend as job gains beat economist’s expectations. The jobless rate in the nation’s capital fell
StatCan estimates GDP rebounded at year-end but uncertainties mount for economy
The Canadian economy contracted in November, but preliminary estimates point to a rebound at the end of the year as the country faces an uncertain
Brew Donkey Tours gets on board with alcohol-free options in response to changing tastes
As demand for its craft brewery tours began to dry up in the early months of each year, Ottawa’s Brew Donkey Tours decided to try
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