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.
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The event was a formal tribute to the professionals who serve serve as the backbone of local health care.
No injuries are reported after a shed fire west of Wallaceburg, but damage is estimated at $150,000.
A house fire in Chatham has caused an estimated $250,000 in damage.
Sandra Dorner is running to be one of two Ward 8 councillors, representing the south part of Chatham.
A 50-unit supportive housing project in Chatham will be moving forward after a motion to reconsider it failed.
