Students talk to local companies at a job fair on St. Clair College's main campus, June 11, 2015. (Photo by Mike Vlasveld)Students talk to local companies at a job fair on St. Clair College's main campus, June 11, 2015. (Photo by Mike Vlasveld)
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London's Unemployment Rate Rises

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.

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New military crosswalk rendering. (Image courtesy of the Sarnia Legion Branch 62)

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