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Here’s a quick glance at unemployment rates for May, by Canadian city

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:26:07 GMT

OTTAWA — The national unemployment rate was 5.2 per cent in May. Statistics Canada also released seasonally adjusted, three-month moving average unemployment rates for major cities. It cautions, however, that the figures may fluctuate widely because they are based on small statistical samples. Here are the jobless rates last month by city (numbers from the previous month in brackets):_ St. John’s, N.L. 5.0 per cent (4.9)_ Halifax 4.9 per cent (4.7)_ Moncton, N.B. 5.5 per cent (5.5)_ Saint John, N.B. 5.2 per cent (5.5)_ Saguenay, Que. 3.4 per cent (3.4)_ Quebec City 2.6 per cent (1.7)_ Sherbrooke, Que. 4.6 per cent (4.9)_ Trois-Rivières, Que. 3.9 per cent (3.8)_ Montreal 4.4 per cent (4.8)_ Gatineau, Que. 3.9 per cent (4.3)_ Ottawa 4.3 per cent (4.2)_ Kingston, Ont. 4.3 per cent (5.1)_ Belleville, Ont. 5.3 per cent (4.1)_ Peterborough, Ont. 7.1 per cent (5.3)_ Oshawa, Ont. 5.1 per cent (4.6)_ Toronto 5.9 per cent (5.6)_ Hamilton, Ont. 5.0 per cent (5.4)_ St. Catharines-Niagara,...

WATCH LIVE | Mayor Johnson addresses Basic Income Guarantee Conference

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:26:07 GMT

CHICAGO — A government guaranteed minimum income for all is the dream of those behind the Basic Income Guarantee (BIG) Conference and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is set to address the annual gathering Friday. Trump indicted: What to know about the documents case and what’s next The two-day conference is being held in Chicago and marks the 21st time these like-minded individuals have come together. According to the conference website:"The event has grown over recent years to become the annual national conference for the basic income movement, bringing together grassroots activists, policy wonks, artists, pilot administrators, social and economic justice organizations, think tanks, researchers, community-based nonprofits and more. The goal of the conference is threefold: 1) to take stock of the current state of the movement 2) to inspire, conspire and collaborate on efforts for the upcoming year; and 3) provide a space to build strong relationships for coordinated, highly collabor...

Doctors turning to temp work, but is it good for patients?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:26:07 GMT

CHICAGO (NewsNation) — In the world of medicine, part-time work was usually reserved for doctors transitioning into retirement, but amid an uptick in physician burnout rates, many are opting to make full-time careers out of temporary jobs. But it doesn't come without challenges, especially for hospitals and physicians who rely on them.Medical professionals have been overwhelmed with work since the start of the pandemic; it's led to overloaded patient rosters and burnt-out nurses and doctors. According to the American Medical Association, burnout rates exploded over the last several years, with a 25% spike in the number of physicians who reported at least one burnout symptom. That combined with shrinking pay has many health care professionals looking to make a change.Nearly a quarter of all physicians in the U.S. said they planned to quit in the next two years, according to a recent study in the Journal of General Internal Medicine, However, for those still looking to practice medici...

Oregon man boobytrapped house with rolling hot tub, rigged wheelchair that fired shotgun at FBI technician, officials say

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:26:07 GMT

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – An Oregon man was found guilty of several crimes after an FBI bomb technician was injured by a boobytrap the man had placed inside his former home.In Sept. 2018, FBI agents and officers with the Oregon State Police went to a home formerly owned by Gregory Lee Rodvelt, 71, who had previously lost the house in a lawsuit. Rodvelt, apparently unhappy with the decision, had set several boobytraps throughout the property after learning it would be sold off, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office in Oregon.Upon arrival, officials said Rodvelt had set multiple boobytraps, including spike strips on the road, and steel animal traps on the gate and under the hood of a minivan. They said they also found that the gate was rigged so that when opened, a hot tub — which had been placed on its side — would roll toward the person who had opened the gate. Non-custodial mother arrested in Malheur County, OR after late-night Amber Alert In the house's garage, the technicians s...

When will Chick-fil-A's peach milkshake return?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:26:07 GMT

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (WSPA) -- Summertime is here and two peachy menu items are returning to Chick-fil-A's menu.The Peach Milkshake will make its return to menus from June 12 through Aug. 26. "Its arrival signifies the beginning of summer at Chick-fil-A, and this year, the excitement from our fans has inspired us to expand our peach offerings," said Leslie Neslage, director of menu and packaging at Chick-fil-A.Peach Milkshake and White Peach Sunjoy (Source: Chick-fil-A)Along with the milkshake, the White Peach Sunjoy, first introduced in 2018, is also returning. "Introducing the White Peach Sunjoy and several other refreshing variations, we are excited to witness the peachy choices our guests will make all summer long," said Neslage. The White Peach Sunjoy is a combination of Chick-fil-A’s Sunjoy® beverage that blends the chain's Lemonade and Sweetened Iced Tea with white peach flavors. The white peach flavor can also be tried with Lemonade, Frosted Lemonade and Iced Tea.The limit...

Dean's Weekender: Kevin Hart, 'The October Storm' and more

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:26:07 GMT

Check out Dean's Weekender for a variety of events coming to the Chicagoland area this weekend.Love the WGN Morning News? We love you, too. And you can have all the hijinks delivered to your inbox every weekday morning. Sign up and subscribe to our WGN Morning News newsletter.

Police investigate fatal Orange County crash

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:26:07 GMT

GREENVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Police are investigating a fatal crash in the Town of Greenville that happened on Thursday around 7:30 p.m. Nemesio Barrera Tello, 78, was pronounced dead after being taken to the hospital. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! According to State Police, a preliminary investigation found a 2009 Toyota Camry was driving southbound on Mountain Road and failed to stop at a flashing red light. As it continued through the intersection, it was struck by a 2012 Chevrolet Silverado driving eastbound on State Route 6. Police say Barrera Tello was a passenger of the Camry. She was unconscious at the scene and was pronounced dead after being taken to Bon Secours Hospital. Guilderland man arrested on child pornography charges Police say two other passengers were in the car, one was entrapped. They both were taken to Garnet Medical Center where they were treated for non-life-threatening injuries. The driver of...

Former Jethro Tull guitarist coming to Hudson Falls

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:26:07 GMT

HUDSON FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Martin Barre, the former guitarist for Jethro Tull, is set to bring his "A Brief History of Tull" performance to The Strand Theatre in Hudson Falls. The concert is set for June 23 at 8 p.m. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Barre will be celebrating 50 years of Jethro Tull will a special visual presentation along with their music. The band is best known for the songs “Aqualung,” “Locomotive Breath,” and "Thick as a Brick."Barre's band includes Dan Crisp on lead vocals, Alan Thomson on bass, and Darby Todd on drums. In addition to Jethro Tull, Barre has worked with Paul McCartney and Phil Collins, and has shared the stage with Jimi Hendrix, Fleetwood Mac, Pink Floyd, and Led Zeppelin. Rock band Jethro Tull coming to the Palace Theatre Jethro Tull, led by Ian Anderson, is also set to perform at the Palace Theatre in Albany in November. You can buy tickets for the Martin Barre event on The Strand...

Guilderland man arrested on child pornography charges

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:26:07 GMT

GUILDERLAND, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Guilderland man was arrested on Wednesday and is charged with possessing child pornography, according to New York State Police. Devan Zelezniak, 35, is charged with possessing a sexual performance by a child. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Troopers say Zelezniak is accused of possessing images consistent with child sexual exploitation. Police investigation stemmed from a cyber tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Police arrested Zelezniak at his home and took him to Latham State Police quarters for processing. He was arraigned at the Guilderland Town Court and was released on his own recognizance.

Emerson to announce new headquarters site in Clayton

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:26:07 GMT

CLAYTON, Mo. -- Emerson will be announcing a new corporate headquarters Friday at 11 a.m. CEO Lal Karsanbhai and Clayton Mayor Michelle Harris will be sharing the news from the lobby of the new Forsythe Point building located near Shaw park.Emerson will be leasing the top three floors of the 14-story building and portions of two other floors. They are set to open in mid- to late 2024.  Emerson included news that they have chosen to remain in St. Louis in their report on first quarter earnings. Nearly 1,300 people work at the Emerson headquarters on West Florissant. St. Louis County town tows cars from driveways with expired tags They announced plans to sell the headquarters in Ferguson last fall. An Emerson spokesperson told FOX 2 in October that the company was considering the St. Louis area in its search for a new headquarters.Construction of the Forsythe Point building wrapped up in May. The open floor plans feature column free design and 14-foot ceilings wi...