Archive 1997-2016
For job seekers, the lowest Canadian unemployment rate in 30 years has signified a rise in the number of jobs available. But with workers being able to pick and choose, Centretown business owners are left scrambling to hire and keep new staff.
Ottawa residents are embracing the luxurious life. Seventy-five luxury homes were sold from January to September in 2006 – a sizable increase compared to the 56 units which were sold in 2005, says Royal LePage Real Estate Services’ Carriage Trade Luxury Properties Report.
With the late arrival of winter, Ottawa snow plow companies have seen some benefits of little work for regular pay. But, the reality of losing clients and work to warmer weather has already taken affect.
Business experts and seniors’ groups are having mixed reactions over a new law ending mandatory retirement at age 65 in Ontario, which will allow employees to choose when they want to leave the workforce.