Region's jobless rate tumbles to nine-year low

The capital region added 2,500 net new jobs in February, helping to push down the local unemployment rate to 5.1 per cent compared to 5.2 per cent in January.
The labour force, which includes people looking for work, grew a comparatively modest 1,500, Statistics Canada reported Friday. These numbers have been adjusted for seasonal influences, allowing comparisons between the months.
The region’s unemployment rate remained well below that of the country as a whole. StatCan estimated Canada&