Statistics Canada says economy grew 0.6% in November, and above pre-COVID level "We know that the economy can come back pretty quickly when things reopen" Read More > Facebook Twitter 01.02.2022
Thousands more Canadians have died than would have were it not for the pandemic – Stats Canada Delayed medical procedures, substance abuse cited Read More > Facebook Twitter 09.11.2021
Pandemic aftermath may be reminiscent of the Roaring ’20s Canadians may be eager to get out and kick up their heels Read More > Facebook Twitter 03.03.2021
Mayor calls August labour market survey for Barrie ‘an amazing story’ Job situation among the best in the country Read More > Facebook Twitter 10.09.2020
July jobless numbers show Barrie leading country in getting back to work "We have the highest employment rate in the country..." Read More > Facebook Twitter 07.08.2020
Retail sales rebounding across Canada Sales boosted by pent-up demand; government income support Read More > Facebook Twitter 22.07.2020
Your pandemic home office may still be your workplace post-pandemic – Stats Canada Some companies say 10% of workforce will stay at home Read More > Facebook Twitter 15.07.2020
Ontario residents more likely to comply with COVID-19 precautionary measures 78 per cent said they would wear a mask if physical distancing not possible Read More > Facebook Twitter 09.07.2020
Nearly half of Canada’s retailers shut down operations in March Grocery store & health store sales see largest ever increase Read More > Facebook Twitter 22.05.2020
Six months in, 40% of Canadians still buying their pot illegally Men twice as likely as women to use marijuana Read More > Facebook Twitter 16.08.2019