Tag: Jobs

B.C. adds 17,800 jobs in July as unemployment falls

Economy Emily Joveski - August 7, 2026

British Columbia added 17,800 jobs in July, marking a third straight month of employment gains, according to Statistics Canada.

StatCan says B.C. added 7,800 jobs in June

Economy Emily Joveski - July 10, 2026

British Columbia added 7,800 jobs in June as the province's unemployment rate fell to 6.5 per cent, according to Statistics Canada's latest labour force survey.

B.C. small businesses cooling on youth hiring, says CFIB report

Economy Emily Joveski - May 20, 2026

B.C. small businesses say rising costs and economic uncertainty are making them reluctant to hire young workers ahead of the summer job season, according to a new report from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business.

Northwest B.C. sees highest unemployment rates provincially for February

Business Logan Flint - March 13, 2026

The unemployment rate in northwest B.C. was 9.35 per cent in February.

B.C. job gains offset December losses as unemployment dips to 6.1%

Provincial Emily Joveski - February 6, 2026

British Columbia added 3,500 jobs in January while its unemployment rate declined by 0.2 percentage points to 6.1 per cent, Statistics Canada’s labour force survey shows.

B.C. jobs decline in July: Women and youth most impacted

Provincial Emily Joveski - August 8, 2025

British Columbia lost about 16,000 jobs in July, mirroring a broader national decline.

Northwest B.C. unemployment rate jumps to 6.4 per cent

Business Logan Flint - July 11, 2025

The jobless mark across northwest B.C. jumped to 6.4 per cent in June compared to a year prior.

Stats Canada says B.C. added 13,000 jobs in May

Provincial Emily Joveski - June 6, 2025

Statistics Canada’s jobs report released Friday said B.C.’s employment rate rose 0.4 per cent last month.

Proposed LNG Pipeline creates 5000+ jobs

News Spencer Gowan - May 21, 2015

Pacific NorthWest made a stop in Smither today at the monthly Chamber of Commerce meetings to discuss their proposed...

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Houston, Burns Lake to host Nechako Lakes all-candidates forums

2026 BC Election October 13, 2026

The Houston and Burns Lake chambers of commerce are hosting opportunities for voters to meet the provincial candidates in Nechako Lakes.

Carrier Lumber under the microscope: Forest Practices Board to begin regional audit

Forestry October 13, 2026

Operations being audited are within approximately 100 kilometres of Prince George, extending from Bear Lake in the north to Penny in the east, Hixon in the south and the Stuart River to the west. The licence has an allowable annual cut of approximately 187,000 cubic metres.