Economy

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.

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.

Forestry groups say B.C. needs urgent action to revive the sector

Economy Emily Joveski - September 9, 2026

B.C. forestry groups say the sector has reached a breaking point and are urging the province to take immediate action to protect mills, jobs and access to timber.

Good news on the Cariboo region’s unemployment front

Economy George Henderson - September 4, 2026

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

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.

Water treatment plant is Quesnel City Council’s top capital priority

Economy George Henderson - August 26, 2026

Quesnel City Council has identified three major projects that it will have to borrow money for.

B.C. premier pushes Ottawa to go further on U.S. tariff response

Economy Emily Joveski - August 25, 2026

B.C. Premier David Eby said Canada’s latest counter-tariffs on U.S. goods are “a good start,” but he said more non-tariff measures should be considered in response to the escalating trade war.

B.C. premier says ‘every weapon’ is on the table as Canada-U.S. trade war escalates

Economy Emily Joveski - August 22, 2026

B.C. Premier David Eby said the additional 50-per-cent tariffs imposed on Canadian goods by the United States are "inexplicable" and "indefensible" and reaffirmed his refusal to return American alcohol to government liquor store shelves.