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

Economy Emily Joveski - October 9, 2026

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

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. added more than 25,000 jobs in May, says StatCan

Business Emily Joveski - June 5, 2026

British Columbia added 25,200 jobs in May, reversing some of the losses recorded earlier this year, according to Statistics Canada.

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.

StatCan jobs report says B.C. lost 19,000 jobs in March

Business Emily Joveski - April 10, 2026

British Columbia lost 19,000 jobs in March, pushing the province’s unemployment rate up to 6.7 per cent, according to Statistics Canada.

B.C. added 6,200 jobs in November as youth employment makes gains

Provincial Reporter Emily Joveski - December 5, 2025

British Columbia added 6,200 jobs in November, according to the latest report from Statistics Canada. The post B.C. added 6,200 jobs in November as youth employment makes gains appeared first on AM 1150.