#UNIGNORABLE Issue: Unemployment

Unemployment is an #UNIGNORABLE issue in your community, and COVID-19 is making it is even harder for local businesses stay open, let alone hire.

The City of Peterborough’s unemployment numbers increased in October 2020, maintaining one of the highest rates among Canadian cities.

According to Statistics Canada data released on Friday, Peterborough’s unemployment rate for October was 11.7 per cent — up from 11.2 per cent reported in September. That places the city second behind Edmonton at 12.0 per cent.

Statistics show the top three growing occupations in Peterborough, 2016 – 2021
1. Customer and information services representatives
2. Food counter attendants and kitchen helpers
3. Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates

Through our extensive research, a living wage in Peterborough is $17.63. That’s based on a family of 2 parents & 2 children with both parents working full time.

Please click to the photo to your right to read more from the Living Wage Report and please be an advocate for employment opportunities in your community to help make this #UNIGNORABLE. This report has details on how you can become a Living Wage Employer.

We fund a number of agencies that help with unemployment in Peterborough. Click here to see the full list of partner agencies we fund. We work hard to raise funds for these agencies, so they can focus on closing the gap on the unemployment rates here in Peterborough.

Below is a powerful video that shines a light on unemployment.

Thank you to Chex News on Global Peterborough for their generous in-kind partnership with this video.

About the PERI Group

The Precarious Employment Research Initiative (PERI) is a collaborative project among many community partners interested in better understanding the employment and working conditions of workers in our community.

This project was initiated by Peterborough Public Health and expanded to include City of Peterborough, Peterborough and District Labour Council, Literacy Ontario Central South, Peterborough Workers’ Action Centre, Trent Community Research Centre, United Way of Peterborough, Workforce Development Board and Trent University psychology professor and researcher, Dr. Fergal O’Hagan with support from the Poverty and Employment Precarity in Southern Ontario(PEPSO) research project. To learn more about Decent Work Peterborough, click here.

The PERI Reports

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📸 Whoever gets caught on camera…. Has to promo the December 50/50!

❤️ When you buy United Way Peterborough & District 50/50 tickets, no one loses. In fact, there’s always two winners: you and your community.

💸 Congratulations to our November winner, J. Million of Peterborough on taking home $877.50!

🔗 Tickets for the December draw are live! Find out more at the link in our bio.

*Must be 18 years or older to purchase 50/50 tickets. Ontario residents only.

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📸 Whoever gets caught on camera…. Has to promo the December 50/50! ❤️ When you buy United Way Peterborough & District 50/50 tickets, no one loses. In fact, there’s always two winners: you and your community. 💸 Congratulations to our November winner, J. Million of Peterborough on taking home $877.50! 🔗 Tickets for the December draw are live! Find out more at the link in our bio. *Must be 18 years or older to purchase 50/50 tickets. Ontario residents only.

❤️ Today is the day - #GivingTuesday 2025!

💡Did you know that thanks to a generous anonymous donor, all new donations will be matched 100%, and any donor who increases their gift by 10% or more will have that increase matched as well.

✨ That means not only will your gift strengthen our community’s social safety net by championing our research efforts and sustaining the work of our 20 partner agencies, but your impact can be DOUBLED‼️

🔗 To learn more about the work of UWP, and explore ways you can give, visit the link in our bio!

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❤️ Today is the day - #GivingTuesday 2025! 💡Did you know that thanks to a generous anonymous donor, all new donations will be matched 100%, and any donor who increases their gift by 10% or more will have that increase matched as well. ✨ That means not only will your gift strengthen our community’s social safety net by championing our research efforts and sustaining the work of our 20 partner agencies, but your impact can be DOUBLED‼️ 🔗 To learn more about the work of UWP, and explore ways you can give, visit the link in our bio!

It’s with a profound sadness that United Way Peterborough and District, staff, Board of Directors, and Campaign Cabinet remember and celebrate the life and legacy of Ann Farquharson.

Ann was a dedicated member of our Campaign Cabinet - a community builder with admirable determination. Her legacy spans decades of dedicated civic leadership, and her impact is woven into every corner of our community. We will miss Ann’s voice in our community, and around our tables.

To her family, many friends, and colleagues: we offer our deepest condolences. To our United Way community: we pledge to honour her memory by continuing the work that she so believed in.

Thank you, Ann.

Photo courtesy of: @jordanlyallphotography

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It’s with a profound sadness that United Way Peterborough and District, staff, Board of Directors, and Campaign Cabinet remember and celebrate the life and legacy of Ann Farquharson. Ann was a dedicated member of our Campaign Cabinet - a community builder with admirable determination. Her legacy spans decades of dedicated civic leadership, and her impact is woven into every corner of our community. We will miss Ann’s voice in our community, and around our tables. To her family, many friends, and colleagues: we offer our deepest condolences. To our United Way community: we pledge to honour her memory by continuing the work that she so believed in. Thank you, Ann. Photo courtesy of: @jordanlyallphotography

On this International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, we stand united against gender-based violence.
Let`s raise awareness, support those who have experienced violence or are struggling and work towards a future free from violence.
If you or someone you know needs help, dial 2-1-1 for support and services.

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On this International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, we stand united against gender-based violence. Let's raise awareness, support those who have experienced violence or are struggling and work towards a future free from violence. If you or someone you know needs help, dial 2-1-1 for support and services.

✨🍔There’s still PLENTY of time left in the search for Peterborough & Districts Ultimate Burger of the Year!🍔✨

Peterborough and County - your mission this weekend is simple: get out, try an ultimate burger (or two or three), and head to the 🔗 link in our bio to cast a 🗳️vote for your favourite!

A huge shout out to our incredible participating restaurants for bringing the heat all month long🔥: @agavebyimperial @thevine_ptbo @thedirtyburgercompany @therinktapandgrill @theloonlakefield @chemonglodge @doubledz_s @pizzavillabridgenorth

And a massive thank you to our Burger Ambassadors for taste-testing, cheering loudly, and keeping the friendly competition alive all month long! @ptboeaters @dangotoole @neildmorton @_thetiffanyshow @nourm_ @petedalliday77 @artofwilkins @rellyelton

PLUS - big gratitude to our media and community partners @kawarthanowcommunity and @corus_entertainment for helping spread the love and the flavour ❤️

📍Every Ultiamte Burger sold donated $2 back to United Way Peterborough & District, supporting programs that build community and change lives
🗳️ Cast your people’s choice vote at the link in our bio!

#UWPUBB #UltimateBurgerBattle

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✨🍔There’s still PLENTY of time left in the search for Peterborough & Districts Ultimate Burger of the Year!🍔✨ Peterborough and County - your mission this weekend is simple: get out, try an ultimate burger (or two or three), and head to the 🔗 link in our bio to cast a 🗳️vote for your favourite! A huge shout out to our incredible participating restaurants for bringing the heat all month long🔥: @agavebyimperial @thevine_ptbo @thedirtyburgercompany @therinktapandgrill @theloonlakefield @chemonglodge @doubledz_s @pizzavillabridgenorth And a massive thank you to our Burger Ambassadors for taste-testing, cheering loudly, and keeping the friendly competition alive all month long! @ptboeaters @dangotoole @neildmorton @_thetiffanyshow @nourm_ @petedalliday77 @artofwilkins @rellyelton PLUS - big gratitude to our media and community partners @kawarthanowcommunity and @corus_entertainment for helping spread the love and the flavour ❤️ 📍Every Ultiamte Burger sold donated $2 back to United Way Peterborough & District, supporting programs that build community and change lives 🗳️ Cast your people’s choice vote at the link in our bio! #UWPUBB #UltimateBurgerBattle

Today is #NationalChildDay.

United Way Peterborough & District provides children and youth with the support they need to thrive, succeed in school, and reach their full potential.

To learn more about our work in this area, visit the "Our Research" link in bio.

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Today is #NationalChildDay. United Way Peterborough & District provides children and youth with the support they need to thrive, succeed in school, and reach their full potential. To learn more about our work in this area, visit the "Our Research" link in bio.
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