Murray Wood: Of Easter bunny bells and Juicy Fruit gum
For Murray Wood, Easter brings to mind grandma's practical advice about repurposing, and some of life's little lessons.
OTTAWA — A quick look at Canada’s January employment figures (numbers from the previous month in brackets):
Unemployment rate: 6.5 per cent (6.8)
Employment rate: 60.8 per cent (60.9)
Participation rate: 65.0 per cent (65.4)
Number unemployed: 1,457,500 (1,551,700)
Number working: 21,121,200 (21,146,000)
Youth (15-24 years) unemployment rate: 12.8 per cent (13.3)
Men (25 plus) unemployment rate: 5.4 per cent (5.9)
Women (25 plus) unemployment rate: 5.5 per cent (5.6)
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Feb. 6, 2026.
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