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

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

OTTAWA — Canada's national unemployment rate was 5.8 per cent in February. Here are the jobless rates last month by province (numbers from the previous month in brackets): _ Newfoundland and Labrador 10.2 per cent (10.2) _ Prince Edward Island 7.
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National employment numbers for February from Statistics Canada, at a glance

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

OTTAWA — A quick look at Canada's February employment (numbers from the previous month in brackets): Unemployment rate: 5.8 per cent (5.7) Employment rate: 61.5 per cent (61.6) Participation rate: 65.3 per cent (65.
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Algonquin Power and Utilities reports Q4 profit as revenue falls from year ago mark

Algonquin Power and Utilities reports Q4 profit as revenue falls from year ago mark

OAKVILLE, Ont. — Algonquin Power and Utilities Corp. reported a profit in its latest quarter compared with a loss a year earlier as its revenue fell 11 per cent. The company, which keeps its books in U.S.
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Yukon's 2024 budget promises money for housing, international health-care workers

Yukon's 2024 budget promises money for housing, international health-care workers

WHITEHORSE — Yukon's finance minister says too many of the territory's residents are being affected by inflation, a global housing crisis and a lack of health-care workers but the government is focused on helping them while the economy is "booming.
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United Airlines plane makes a safe emergency landing in LA after losing a tire during takeoff

United Airlines plane makes a safe emergency landing in LA after losing a tire during takeoff

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A United Airlines jetliner bound for Japan made a safe landing in Los Angeles on Thursday after losing a tire while taking off from San Francisco.
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Highlights of Yukon's territorial budget for 2024

Highlights of Yukon's territorial budget for 2024

WHITEHORSE — The Yukon Liberal government tabled its 2024 budget Thursday. The $2.08-billion budget forecasts a surplus of $119 million. Here are some other key figures and projects being funded: — $484 million in capital spending — $1.
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Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters' forum talks inclusivity to attract more women

Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters' forum talks inclusivity to attract more women

TORONTO — Manufacturing companies that emphasize training, flexibility and benefits are better positioned to attract and retain female workers, something that's key as the industry faces a labour shortage.
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Suncor signs oilsands lease development MOU with Fort McKay First Nation

Suncor signs oilsands lease development MOU with Fort McKay First Nation

CALGARY — Suncor Energy Inc. has signed an agreement with the Fort McKay First Nation that the oilsands giant says could lead to its first-ever bitumen extraction project on reserve lands.
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Linamar shares up more than 11 per cent after company reports higher earnings, sales

Linamar shares up more than 11 per cent after company reports higher earnings, sales

GUELPH, Ont. — Shares in Linamar Corp. rose more than 11 per cent on Thursday after the company raised its dividend and reported its fourth-quarter profit and sales rose compared with a year ago.
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Perrin Beatty leaving Canadian Chamber of Commerce after 17 years

Perrin Beatty leaving Canadian Chamber of Commerce after 17 years

OTTAWA — Perrin Beatty is leaving his post as president of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce at the end of August.
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