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Ontario Adds 23,000 Jobs in December

Justin Barber

10 Jan 2025 — 1 min read

According to Statistics Canada, Ontario added 23,000 jobs in December 2024, bringing the total number of jobs created in the province for the year to over 200,000.

The job growth was observed across several key industries, including automotive, life sciences, technology, and advanced manufacturing. The Ontario government has facilitated this growth through investments in skills training, infrastructure projects, and initiatives aimed at reducing costs for businesses and individuals.

Significant contributions to job creation came from global companies such as Hitachi Rail, Roche Canada, Goodyear Canada, and Asahi Kasei, which have made notable investments in Ontario. Additionally, the Regional Development Program invested over $85 million, supporting 60 companies in eastern and southwestern Ontario and creating over 1,500 jobs.

These developments were highlighted in a statement by Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade.

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Weather report for Jan 10, 2025

Today in Clarington, expect a mix of sun and cloud with increasing cloudiness early this afternoon. The high will be around -4°C, with a wind chill making it feel like -16 this morning and -6 by the afternoon. Winds will be mild, up to 15 km/h, and the

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Durham Region Transit Launches Electric Buses in Emission Reduction Effort

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Weather report for Jan 10, 2025