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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Statistics Canada’s jobs report released Friday said B.C.’s employment rate rose 0.4 per cent last month.
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B.C. NDP pledges millions for clean energy and climate programs

The B.C. NDP is promising millions of dollars in new investments in clean energy and climate programs if re-elected, while warning a Conservative government would roll back environmental protections. 

First Nations leaders call on B.C. Conservatives to drop candidate over alleged residential school denialism

First Nations leaders are calling on the B.C. Conservatives to remove a candidate over allegations of residential school denialism.

Vanderhoof, Fort St. James to host Nechako Lakes all-candidates forums

The Vanderhoof and Fort St. James 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

The licence operates within the Prince George Timber Supply Area, which includes the Prince George and Stuart Nechako natural resource districts. Only operations within the Prince George Natural Resource District will be audited.

Eby defends family’s use of $10-a-day childcare program

B.C. NDP Leader David Eby is facing criticism after confirming his family benefited from a $10-a-day child care program his government froze to new providers.
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