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Pace of job gains slows to 62,000 in November, Statistics Canada says
The gains were mostly focused in full−time work with a gain of 99,000 jobs, offset somewhat by a decline in part−time work of 37,000 positions, Statistics Canada reported Friday.
National labour market numbers continue to stabilize
As expected, national construction employment numbers have continued to stabilize for the third straight month in October, following the rapid rebound of employment numbers (320,600 or +28.6%) from April to July.
Hariri Pontarini Architects tipped for York U gallery design
The firm was one of three shortlisted to design the facility. The university expects the stand-alone gallery to become an important hub at York’s Keele Campus.
Fall leads to $55,000 fine for Chelmsford company
A worker who was removing snow from the roof of a shed fell through a skylight. The worker was not using safety equipment as required by law.
IBI Group acquires Cole Engineering
The move enhances IBI Group’s service offerings in the water, transportation, urban development and environmental sectors, and adds 180 employees to IBI Group’s staff.