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Northern B.C. breweries take home hardware at the 2026 Canada Beer Cup

Business Zachary Barrowcliff -
The 2026 Canada Beer Cup Gala Awards were held in Calgary, with Northern B.C. being well represented.

B.C. loses more than 20,000 jobs in September as unemployment rate stays steady

Economy Emily Joveski -
British Columbia lost more than 20,000 jobs in September, sparking a political clash over the province’s economic direction.

Northwest B.C. sees drop in unemployment through September

Business Logan Flint -
Unemployment fell through September across northwest B.C. to 6.4 per cent.

Bulkley Valley, Lakes District real estate sales remain steady

Real Estate Logan Flint -
The value of real estate sales in the Bulkley Valley and Lakes District has gone up in the first nine months compared to the same time a year prior.

LNG Canada approves more than $30B Phase 2 expansion in Kitimat

Business Emily Joveski -
LNG Canada is moving ahead with a $33-billion Phase 2 expansion in Kitimat, doubling the facility’s LNG production capacity.

Chambers of commerce welcome pause on PST expansion

Chamber of Commerce Logan Flint -
The pause on B.C.'s expansion of the provincial sales tax has been welcomed by the Smithers and Houston chambers of commerce.

B.C. pauses planned expansion of PST to professional services

Business Emily Joveski -
B.C. is delaying its planned PST expansion to professional services amid ongoing uncertainty from the Canada-U.S. trade war.

Provincial and federal governments urged to revitalize rail line connecting Vancouver and P.G.

Business Zachary Barrowcliff -
Following CN Rail's announcement to end its lease on the former BC Rail corridor between Squamish and 100 Mile House in July 2025, the provincial and federal government are being urged to revitalize the rail line.

Fiscal update shows B.C. deficit climbing to $13.8B, despite revenue boost

Economy Emily Joveski -
Budget 2026 projected a deficit of $13.3 billion in February, but the Ministry of Finance said Monday it now expects a deficit of nearly $13.8 billion.

Forestry groups say B.C. needs urgent action to revive the sector

Economy Emily Joveski -
B.C. forestry groups say the sector has reached a breaking point and are urging the province to take immediate action to protect mills, jobs and access to timber.

Smithers business finds silver lining amid recent U.S. tariffs

Business Logan Flint -
The 50 per cent tariffs on Canadian products in the U.S. that went into effect on August 22, have impacted local businesses in the Bulkley Valley and Lakes District.
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