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Canada’s Jobless Rate Rises to 6.8% Despite December Hiring

          A employee sorts batteries on a conveyor belt at a recycling facility in Port Colborne, Ontario. Canada’s unemployment rate climbed to 6.8% in December , even though the economy added 8,200 jobs during the month. The increase in unemployment wasn’t driven by widespread layoffs but by a surge in the number of people entering the labour force and actively looking for work. December Highlights Unemployment rate: Up from 6.5% to 6.8% Employment: Net gain of 8,200 jobs Labour force: Expanded significantly, outpacing job creation Full-time work: Increased Part-time work: Declined Why the Rate Rose Economists point out that the rise in unemployment reflects renewed labour market participation , not a weakening economy. More Canadians felt confident enough to start job hunting, but hiring didn’t keep pace with the influx of job seekers. This marks the fourth straight month of employment growth , yet December also saw the largest increas...

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Teen Injured After Fall from Ride at Canada’s Wonderland

 

A 17-year-old girl was taken to the hospital after falling from a ride at Canada’s Wonderland in Vaughan, Ontario. The incident occurred on Thursday afternoon when the teenager was on the “Swing of the Century” ride. 

Eyewitness accounts suggest that the fall, which happened around 2:30 p.m., was the result of a medical episode. Operators of the ride reported a “guest injury,” and park medical staff and paramedics responded promptly. The safety of guests and associates remains a top priority as an incident investigation is underway.


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