Canada’s economy pauses in July, no growth from June: StatsCan
Statistics Canada says the economy took a pause in July, the first month in 2017 that showed no growth. The Ottawa-based agency says gross domestic product was essentially unchanged, at zero per cent...
View ArticleHigh rain totals for the GTA in June, low this month
TORONTO, Ont. – This week is forecast to be dry and sunny – an impeccable outlook for those planning outdoor activities – but our lawns and gardens are suffering. Despite the dry conditions, 680News...
View ArticleJuly could be hottest ever for Toronto
Toronto is on track to set a record for the hottest July ever, according to Environment Canada. An extreme heat alert issued for Toronto on Friday is still in effect, and Environment Canada has issued...
View ArticlePhil Kessel among Leafs’ players present as Thornhill street turned to...
TORONTO, Ont. – While the world watches and listens to what’s happening at the London 2012 Games, hockey continues to occupy some Canadians in July. A Thornhill resident and his neighbours were treated...
View ArticleGlobal slowdown affects Canadian jobs market
The global economic slowdown has delivered a blow to Canada’s jobs market. The country shed a surprisingly steep 30,400 jobs last month — the first major hit in nearly a year for what had been a mostly...
View ArticleBuilding permits down 2.3% in July: StatsCan
Statistics Canada says municipalities issued $6.8 billion worth of building permits in July, down 2.3 per cent from June. The agency says the decline was driven by lower values of permits for both...
View ArticleInfluence peddling case involving former PMO aide back in court next month
The influence-peddling case of a former aide to Prime Minister Stephen Harper will be back in an Ottawa court next month. Bruce Carson was charged in July. An RCMP release issued at the time said very...
View ArticleNew home price index up 0.1% in July: StatsCan
Statistics Canada says its new housing price index rose 0.1 per cent in July, following a 0.2 per cent increase in June. The agency says the Calgary area was the top contributor to the advance as...
View ArticleToronto man charged after two women sexually assaulted
TORONTO, Ont. – A Toronto man is facing 12 charges after two young girls were sexually assaulted between July and November of this year. Police allege the two girls were befriended by Barrington...
View ArticleWilliam & Kate’s baby due in July
The baby of Britain’s Prince William and his wife Kate is expected in July, the prince’s office said on Monday. The pregnancy of the Duchess of Cambridge, 31, was revealed earlier than planned on Dec....
View ArticleCanada Day fireworks & celebrations in and around Toronto
Happy birthday, Canada! The country turns 146 on July 1 and to celebrate, there will be fireworks, barbeques and parties across the GTA. Toronto’s official Canada Day celebration will take place July 1...
View ArticleCanada’s jobless rate rises to 7.2 per cent in July
OTTAWA – Statistics Canada said the economy shed 39,400 jobs in July, enough to push the unemployment rate up one-tenth of a point to 7.2 per cent. It was the second consecutive monthly loss of jobs...
View ArticleJuly home sales up month-over-month
Homes were selling at a brisk pace in Vancouver and Toronto last month, while the national average price continued to rise, suggesting Canada’s real estate industry has returned to “average levels”...
View ArticleStatsCan report shows 41,700 jobs created in July, not a mere 200
The reputation of Canada’s statistical agency took a serious blow Friday with the release of a corrected July jobs report showing the economy actually gained almost 41,700 jobs last month — nowhere...
View ArticleCanada’s unemployment rate fell to 7.5 per cent in July
OTTAWA – The unemployment rate dropped 0.3 percentage points to 7.5 per cent in July as the country added another 94,000 jobs, according to Statistics Canada. That added to an increase of 231,000 in...
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