Tag: Jobs

The unemployment rate takes a plunge in the Cariboo region

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

Good news on the Cariboo region’s unemployment front

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

More people were working but the unemployment rate still went up in the Cariboo

Economy George Henderson -
The year over year unemployment rate in the Cariboo was up last (July) month.

B.C. adds 17,800 jobs in July as unemployment falls

Economy Emily Joveski -
British Columbia added 17,800 jobs in July, marking a third straight month of employment gains, according to Statistics Canada.

Jobless rate in the Cariboo was up in June

Economy George Henderson -
There were more people working in the Cariboo region compared to a year ago, but the unemployment rate was still up slightly overall.

StatCan says B.C. added 7,800 jobs in June

Economy Emily Joveski -
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 -
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.

The Cariboo continues to do well on the job front

Economy George Henderson -
The unemployment rate in the Cariboo region continues to trend in the right direction.

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.

Williams Lake ICBC Claims Centre to close by end of month

Business Teryn Midzain -
ICBC will close the Wiliams Lake Claims Centre on Febraury 20. Saying it had too few customers to warrant renewing its building lease. Claims services will be moved to the Service BC building, and there will be no loss of jobs.

Pipeline expansion recommended north of Quesnel

Business Teryn Midzain -
The Canadian Energy Regulator has sent a recommendation to the federal government to approve a $4 billion pipeline expansion project, that will have sections run through North of Quesnel, and bring close to 800 jobs into the area.

Big increase in the Cariboo region’s year over year unemployment rate 

Business George Henderson -
 2025 continues to be a rough year on the Cariboo region's employment front.

B.C. jobs decline in July: Women and youth most impacted

Provincial Emily Joveski -
British Columbia lost about 16,000 jobs in July, mirroring a broader national decline.

Stats Canada says B.C. added 13,000 jobs in May

Provincial Emily Joveski -
Statistics Canada’s jobs report released Friday said B.C.’s employment rate rose 0.4 per cent last month.

Job Creation Partnership To Provide Experience and Amenities in The Cariboo

100 Mile House Tyler Dietrich -
A nearly $400,000 partnership between the Ministry of Social Development, Social Innovations Community, and The New Pathways to Gold...

Hospital Workers Appear Before Legislature to Present Petition Protesting Job Losses in 100 Mile House, Williams Lake

100 Mile House Alex Martin -
The fight for laundry services continued last week as representatives from the hospital workers unions presented a petition with...

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