22+ hour, 25+ min ago  (699+ words) The London region has lost 11, 200 jobs in the first three months of 2026, Statistics Canada figures show The local economy lost more than 3, 000 jobs in March, pushing the London area's unemployment rate to 9. 1 per cent, the highest in Canada, the latest…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (622+ words) A builders" group says weak demand for new homes has led to layoffs and could worsen without government action. The London region stands to lose thousands of construction jobs this year unless governments act to make new homes more affordable…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (1886+ words) 'We're at the front edge of a wave. I don't want to be doom-and-gloom but it will get worse before it gets better.' The London region's recent spike in unemployment, losing about 5, 000 jobs in one month, was an eruption a…...

4+ mon, 6+ day ago  (745+ words) The London-area jobless rate edged up to seven per cent in November, above the national average, the latest snapshot of Canada's labour market shows. " London's rise in the unemployment rate, from October's 6. 5 per cent, comes after the local economy added…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (437+ words) London Mayor Josh Morgan announced a 150-job factory that the city has landed in his annual State of the City speech on Wednesday morning at RBC Place. The annual event " held at the convention centre, and drawing a huge crowd…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago  (1712+ words) Farmers, jewellers and performers weigh in on what the beloved Christmas carol would cost today. Instead of simply buying the partridge for the pear tree, why not go for a hunting experience instead? You can book a hunting day in…...

7+ mon, 2+ week ago  (578+ words) Ysni Semsedini talked about his vision for London Hydro in an interview with the Free Press. Q: Why did you return to London Hydro after working as a chief executive at other utilities?" A: One of the big things for me is…...

1+ year, 1+ week ago  (937+ words) Tariffs landed with a thud in Ontario's industrial heartland Thursday, shuttering one major automaker and spreading uncertainty among smaller automotive parts suppliers across the London area. The U. S. held to its pledge to punish manufacturers shipping goods south of the border,…...

1+ year, 1+ day ago  (830+ words) Get ready for the sticker shock slowdown. The price of Canadian-made vehicles hitting U. S. dealer lots after tariffs are applied will rise between $2, 500 and $15, 000, depending on the model, says a recent report from a U. S. business consulting group. That price jump may…...

1+ year, 1+ week ago  (685+ words) The London region's unemployment rate improved in March as the local economy added 2, 200 jobs, a strong showing that doesn't yet reflect the impact of the trade war between Canada and the U. S." The region's jobless rate now sits at 5. 9 per cent,…...