(Blackburn News file photo)The unemployment rate in midwestern Ontario rose sharply to 6.3% in February.
That's higher than Ontario's jobless rate which sits at 6.2%, up from 6%.
January's local jobless rate was 5.2%
In February, employment in the Stratford to Bruce Peninsula region decreased by 2,200, including 1,400 full time positions.
Agriculture and construction represented the majority of job losses.
A Sarnia man is facing charges in connection with thefts from commercial air conditioning units in the city's downtown core.
The Sarnia Sting lost 4-3 in Owen Sound on Wednesday in the Attack's annual School Day Game.
Student enrolment has once again increased at local Catholic schools.
In a bizarre message shared over social media, the Municipality of Lambton Shores is asking residents to not flush the landscaping.
Members of Aamjiwnaang First Nation and supporters will gather for a "Stop Bill C-39" rally Wednesday night.
This morning, it increased that rate by 25 basis points to 2.5 per cent. The Bank Rate is now 2.75 per cent, and the deposit rate is 2.45 per cent.
