Tag: Statistics Canada

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.

Northwest B.C. sees drop in unemployment through September

Business Logan Flint - October 9, 2026

Unemployment fell through September across northwest B.C. to 6.4 per cent.

Northwest B.C. jobless mark stays through August

Economy Logan Flint - September 4, 2026

The unemployment rate across northwest B.C. held steady through August according to Stats Canada.

B.C. lost 26,000 full-time jobs while gaining 20,600 part-time jobs

Economy Kate Brown - September 4, 2026

B.C. lost 5,500 jobs in August as the unemployment rate rose to 6.5 per cent, with full-time employment falling by 26,000 positions.

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.

Northwest B.C. records 7.4 per cent unemployment rate for June

Business Logan Flint - July 10, 2026

Unemployment in northwest B.C. rose in June compared to a year ago.

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.

Northwest B.C. jobless mark dips to 8.8 per cent in April

Business Logan Flint - May 8, 2026

Just under 4,000 people were looking for work across northwest B.C. in April.

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.

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. lost more than 20,000 jobs in February, says StatCan report

Business Emily Joveski - March 13, 2026

British Columbia lost 20,200 jobs in February, a drop of 0.7 per cent, while the province’s unemployment rate held steady at 6.1 per cent, Statistics Canada said.

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.