Students talk to local companies at a job fair on St. Clair College's main campus, June 11, 2015. (Photo by Mike Vlasveld)London's unemployment rate hit 6.6% last month, up from 6.3% in July.
London's rate is still below neighbourining major cities, with Windsor now sitting at 9% and Brantford at 7%.
The provincial rate also increased, from 6.4% to 6.8%.
Overall, Statistics Canada says the economy added 12,000 jobs across the country.
However, the national unemployment rate increased for the first time in six months, jumping to 7%. It had been steady at 6.8% since March.
SPS Board Chair Kelly Ash said the decision followed discussions with Acting Chief Mike Federico and aligns with practices at other police services.
The annual Canada Day parade will begin at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 27, from Wildwood Park to Kenwick Park.
The $7.6 million project, which also involved water and sewer infrastructure improvements, began in 2024.
The Toronto Blue Jays dropped their third in a row Thursday, 6-5 to the visiting Texas Rangers, and the Detroit Tigers suffered a 2-1 loss to Houston.
The week-long celebration starts on Saturday and continues to next Friday.
Environment Canada said Thursday night that severe thunderstorms were moving further east after rain and high winds affected portions of the region.
