Business

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.

The unemployment rate takes a plunge in the Cariboo region

Economy George Henderson - October 9, 2026

There was a hefty drop in the Cariboo region's year over year unemployment rate last month.

The potential last Rocky Mountaineer through Quesnel has left town

Tourism Teryn Midzain - October 7, 2026

The last Rocky Mountaineer train to run through Quesnel for the foreseeable left the city on the morning of Oct. 7.

Food Hub in Quesnel to be reconstructed

Agriculture George Henderson - October 7, 2026

A contract has been awarded to rebuild the food hub that was destroyed by fire in Quesnel.

Xatśūll First Nation announce termination agreements with Spanish Mountain Gold

Mining Teryn Midzain - October 1, 2026

The Xatśūll First Nation says it has terminated all agreements with Spanish Mountain Gold, stating the project has "undergone significant and fundamental" that do not provice a mutually beneficial relationship between the First Nation and mining corporation.

LNG Canada approves more than $30B Phase 2 expansion in Kitimat

Business Emily Joveski - September 29, 2026

LNG Canada is moving ahead with a $33-billion Phase 2 expansion in Kitimat, doubling the facility’s LNG production capacity.

B.C. pauses planned expansion of PST to professional services

Business Emily Joveski - September 18, 2026

B.C. is delaying its planned PST expansion to professional services amid ongoing uncertainty from the Canada-U.S. trade war.

Provincial and federal governments urged to revitalize rail line connecting Vancouver and P.G.

Business Zachary Barrowcliff - September 16, 2026

Following CN Rail's announcement to end its lease on the former BC Rail corridor between Squamish and 100 Mile House in July 2025, the provincial and federal government are being urged to revitalize the rail line.

Barkerville enjoys “good season” despite slightly lower attendance

Tourism George Henderson - September 15, 2026

Attendance was down slightly at Barkerville this past season.

Fiscal update shows B.C. deficit climbing to $13.8B, despite revenue boost

Economy Emily Joveski - September 14, 2026

Budget 2026 projected a deficit of $13.3 billion in February, but the Ministry of Finance said Monday it now expects a deficit of nearly $13.8 billion.