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

Economy Emily Joveski -
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 -
Unemployment fell through September across northwest B.C. to 6.4 per cent.

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

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

Kitimat aluminium to play role in expanded low-carbon supply chain

Business
Rio Tinto’s Kitimat aluminium operations will support a new partnership with RevoCast aimed at expanding the supply of low-carbon aluminium billet across North America.

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

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

Economy
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
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.

Northwest B.C. jobless mark stays through August

Economy
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
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.
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B.C. announces $2.7 million to help northern businesses and protect jobs

Business
The B.C. government is providing $2.7 million to help northern businesses and First Nations adapt to changing markets, diversify their economies and protect or create jobs amid uncertainty over U.S. tariffs.

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

Economy
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.
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