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Canada’s Jobless Rate Rises to 6.8% Despite December Hiring

          A employee sorts batteries on a conveyor belt at a recycling facility in Port Colborne, Ontario. Canada’s unemployment rate climbed to 6.8% in December , even though the economy added 8,200 jobs during the month. The increase in unemployment wasn’t driven by widespread layoffs but by a surge in the number of people entering the labour force and actively looking for work. December Highlights Unemployment rate: Up from 6.5% to 6.8% Employment: Net gain of 8,200 jobs Labour force: Expanded significantly, outpacing job creation Full-time work: Increased Part-time work: Declined Why the Rate Rose Economists point out that the rise in unemployment reflects renewed labour market participation , not a weakening economy. More Canadians felt confident enough to start job hunting, but hiring didn’t keep pace with the influx of job seekers. This marks the fourth straight month of employment growth , yet December also saw the largest increas...

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Tragic Toll: 274 Palestinians Killed in Israeli Raid to Rescue Hostages

 

In a devastating operation, at least 274 Palestinians, including dozens of children, lost their lives during an Israeli raid that successfully rescued four hostages held by Hamas. The complex daytime operation unfolded deep in central Gaza, where Israeli forces faced heavy fire. The toll of this rescue mission underscores the immense cost of conflict in the region, adding to the already soaring casualties from the 8-month-old war ignited by Hamas’ earlier attack. The situation remains fraught, with scores of hostages believed to be held in densely populated areas or within Hamas’ intricate tunnel network, making rescues perilous and complex.

The tragic scenes at Gaza hospitals reveal the chaos and carnage. Overwhelmed medical facilities were already grappling with treating the wounded from days of intense Israeli strikes. Children, burnt and in shock, screamed for their parents. Amidst this horror, a special forces officer was killed during the operation, emphasizing the risks faced by those involved.

This grim incident serves as a stark reminder of the human cost of conflict and the urgent need for peace in the region. Our hearts go out to the families affected by this tragedy, and we hope for a future where such devastating operations are no longer necessary.

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