London in brief — CFL in London?; Jobless rate drops; Majors go purple - Metronews.ca
CFL coming to London in 2013?
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League, without a home venue for the 2013 season due to construction, may end up playing a few games out of the Forest City.
Nearby McMaster University recently declined to play host, opening the door for other potential sites.
London appears to be in the hunt to host not only one game, but perhaps a few and maybe the entire season.
Tiger-Cats president Bob Young told the Hamilton Spectator that London is the team’s “No. 1 conversation” at the moment.
Positive signs on job front
The local unemployment rate dropped for the sixth straight month in May.
London’s 8.3 per cent current jobless rate is one-tenth of a percentage point lower than in April.
Statistics Canada figures indicate the London-St.Thomas labour force grew by more than 2,000. But, the local economy managed to add 3,000 new jobs, which essentially evened the difference out.
Majors and Abused Women’s Centre team up
The London Majors and London Abused Women’s Centre have announced Thursday, July 5 will be known as Purple in the Park day.
In support of ending violence against women, the baseball squad will don purple jerseys for the regular season game at Labatt Memorial Park.
Tickets can be purchased through the Majors website or at the London Abused Women’s Centre (217 York St.).
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