Niagara's unemployment rate is still lower than the provincial and national averages.
Statistics Canada says it dropped to 7.5 percent in October, even though it was sitting at 8.7 percent the month before.
Ontario's rate increased to 9.6 percent, compared to the 9.5 percent reported in September.
The national rate dropped slightly to 8.9 percent after we added another 83,600 jobs to the Canadian economy.
Stats Can reported a jobless rate of 9.0 percent in September.
Region Trims More from Budget
A further look by Chair Bob Gale and staff dropped the increase to 6.3%
Cold Weather Policy for Homeless Not Changing
Niagara's public health committee shown the system works
Niagara Falls Handling Salt Shortage
The city says there's a North America wide shortage
Man Killed in Tent Fire
Update: Police were called to Mountain Locks Park
Region Updated on Measles Outbreak
Health committee told more work is needed, but gave nod to health care workers for their efforts
St. Catharines Draws X Through X
The city has decided to stop using the social media platform
Police Looking for Laundry Thief
They say she stole some money last month
Toronto Man Charged with Trafficking
Police made the arrest with help from Niagara Parks police, finding fentanyl and cocaine earlier this week