Tag: Economy

Millar Western to curtail operations at Quesnel River Pulp at end of day

Business Teryn Midzain -
Around 90 mill workers in Quesnel will be temporarily laid off by the end of their shifts today.

Shut down announced at Quesnel River Pulp

Forestry Teryn Midzain -
Millar Western announced a temporary shut down of Quesnel River Pulp.

Community information meeting on 100 Mile House economy to be held

Community Teryn Midzain -
A community information meeting will be held in 100 Mile House this evening. The meeting will explore topics on jobs, housing, and the 100 Mile House economy.

B.C. economy holding steady despite tariffs, finance minister tells UBCM

Provincial Emily Joveski -
B.C. Finance Minister Brenda Bailey said the province's economy has remained steady despite global trade conflicts and rising costs.  

South Cariboo Economy Showing Positive Signs

100 Mile House Alex Martin -
The economy is doing alright in the South Cariboo. That was the message from Councilor Spence Henderson from the District...

Job Numbers Down Significantly for Cariboo Region

100 Mile House Alex Martin -
Stats-Canada is out with the job numbers for July and no matter how you look at them they are not...

Falling Loonie Will Affect Cariboo

News Alex Martin -
The Loonie opened at 79 cents today amongst fear that it may plummet further due to either the low price...

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Advocates urge next B.C. government to address water scarcity as El Niño forecast adds to drought concerns

Environment
A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.

Advocates urge next B.C. government to address water scarcity as El Niño forecast adds to drought concerns

Environment
A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.

Two vehicle crash leaves one person trapped inside

RCMP
A head-on collision in the South Cariboo required an occupant to be extracted, and another sent to hospital.

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

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