Photo courtesy of © Can Stock Photo Inc. / alexskopjeThe jobless rate in the London-St. Thomas area fell in October.
But once again, it wasn't because more people were working. According to Statistics Canada, the unemployment rate last month was 6.7%, down from September's 7%.
The agency says the local labour force shrunk by 1,100 people, while the number of people working fell by 300.
Nationally, the jobless rate held steady at 7% as the economy gained 67,000 part time jobs. However, there was a loss of 23,000 full time jobs.
West Region OPP says the incident was isolated with no ongoing risk to public safety
Lambton OPP are on the lookout for a break and enter suspect.
Corn, Soybeans and Wheat all finished mostly steady mid-week.
Alan Smith will begin his new role with the municipality on July 20.
Farms, nurseries, cafés, a distillery, and other local businesses will be welcoming people who take part in this year's Taste Real's Spring Rural Romp.
Council for the Municipality of Brockton is relocating the pilot from Lobies Park to the Rail Trail
