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 provincially for February

Business Aidan McCloskey - March 13, 2026

Northwest B.C.’s unemployment rate rose sharply in February, reaching 9.35 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.