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

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British Columbia lost more than 20,000 jobs in September, sparking a political clash over the province’s economic direction.

Fort St. John sees rising real estate values as Fort Nelson market remains steady

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Real estate markets in Fort St. John and Fort Nelson are taking different paths through 2026, with Fort St. John seeing stronger dollar volume while Fort Nelson continues to offer relatively affordable options for buyers.

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.

Fort St. John sees rising real estate values as Fort Nelson market remains steady

Real Estate
Real estate markets in Fort St. John and Fort Nelson are taking different paths through 2026, with Fort St. John seeing stronger dollar volume while Fort Nelson continues to offer relatively affordable options for buyers.

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.

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.
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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.

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.

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.

Canada imposes tariffs on $27.6 billion in U.S. goods, unveils $7.5-billion aid package

Business
The federal government announced tariffs on $27.6 billion in U.S. goods and a $7.5-billion support package Tuesday in Ottawa to help Canadian businesses and workers withstand the escalating trade war.

Trump threatens new tariffs, attacks Carney and Ford as trade war escalates

Business
U.S. President Donald Trump threatened Monday to impose 50-per-cent tariffs on Canadian vehicles and auto parts, then attacked Prime Minister Mark Carney and Ontario Premier Doug Ford as the Conservative opposition demanded details of failed trade negotiations.
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B.C. premier says ‘every weapon’ is on the table as Canada-U.S. trade war escalates

Economy
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.

Carney said Canada was attacked, pointed to divisions inside Trump administration

Business
Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada was under economic attack Saturday after trade negotiations collapsed, new U.S. tariffs took effect and he suggested divisions inside U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration contributed to the breakdown.

Canada vows dollar-for-dollar retaliation as 50-per-cent U.S. tariffs take effect

Business
Canada suspended trade negotiations with the United States and pledged dollar-for-dollar retaliation as additional 50-per-cent U.S. tariffs took effect early Saturday on about $28 billion in Canadian goods.

Provinces asked to lift U.S. alcohol ban with U.S.-Canada trade deal in sight

Economy
Prime Minister Mark Carney has asked provinces to return U.S. alcohol to store shelves, according to Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston.
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B.C. lumber industry hoping for trade relief in new Canada-US deal

Economy
B.C. forest industry groups are closely watching the latest high-stakes round of Canada-U.S. trade talks.

U.S. delays Canadian tariffs three days as Trump claims trade deal

Business
The United States postponed planned 50 per cent tariffs on a range of Canadian goods for three days as U.S. President Donald Trump said the two countries had reached a trade deal.

B.C. urged to drop PST expansion after multiparty committee calls for repeal

Business
A B.C. legislature committee made up of government and opposition MLAs is calling on the province to scrap its planned expansion of the provincial sales tax to professional services.

B.C.’s deficit for last year comes in $3 billion lower than forecast

Economy
B.C. posted a $7.7-billion deficit for 2025-26, about $3 billion lower than forecast, as higher revenue and lower spending improved the province's year-end finances.
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B.C. asking rents drop 4.5% in July, says report

Real Estate
Average asking rents in B.C. fell 4.5 per cent year over year in July to $2,384, a new report said.

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

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

B.C.’s new consumer protection rules crack down on pushy sales tactics, sneaky subscription renewals

Business
New consumer protection rules aimed at curbing high-pressure sales tactics and automatic subscription renewals have taken effect in B.C.

WestJet reaches tentative deal with flight attendants, ending 28-hour strike

Business
A tentative agreement ended WestJet’s flight-attendant strike early Monday.
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WestJet flight attendants on strike, 250,000 travellers affected

Business
WestJet flight attendants went on strike Sunday after the airline and their union failed to reach a new collective agreement.

B.C rents drop 5.7 per cent across B.C. amid increased supply and population declines

Real Estate
Average rents in B.C. fell 5.7 per cent in the second quarter of 2026, one of the steepest declines in Canada, according to a new report from Rentals.ca and Urbanation.

Hope Air expands medical flights to Fort Nelson, improving access to specialized care

Business
Residents in Fort Nelson and the Northern Rockies will soon have another option for getting to specialized medical appointments, as Hope Air expands its free flight program to the community.

WestJet flight attendants issue 72-hour strike notice, airline responds with lockout notice

Business
WestJet is warning travellers to expect possible flight disruptions after its flight attendants issued a 72-hour strike notice Thursday.
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Eby rejects calls to lift U.S. alcohol ban, calls it ‘only leverage’ in trade war

Economy
Premier David Eby said Tuesday that B.C. will keep U.S. alcohol off store shelves, saying lifting the ban would weaken Canada's leverage in its trade dispute with the United States.

Port of Vancouver terminal upgrade referred to federal Major Projects Office

Business
Federal Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon said Ottawa is considering fast-tracking a major expansion of the Port of Vancouver through the federal Major Projects Office.

B.C. falls short of other provinces on internal trade, says CFIB report card

Business
British Columbia earned an A-minus in the Canadian Federation of Independent Business's latest report card on internal trade, narrowly missing the top grade.

A Shaken Sector: politicians weigh in on Canfor’s Northwood Pulp Mill closure

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In May 2024, Canfor announced the Northwood facility was being indefinitely curtailed, leaving 220 people out of work at that time.
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StatCan says B.C. added 7,800 jobs in June

Economy
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. exploring legal action against OpenAI to recover costs from Tumbler Ridge shooting

Business
B.C. is exploring legal action against OpenAI to recover costs stemming from the Tumbler Ridge mass shooting, Attorney General Niki Sharma said Tuesday.

Northern Rockies business improvement program open until July 31

Business
Local businesses in the Northern Rockies Regional Municipality have until the end of the month to apply for funding aimed at improving storefronts and exterior spaces.

Alberta proposes pipeline through southern B.C. constructed by Trans Mountain and Pembina

Economy
Alberta’s proposed new oil pipeline would be built along a southern route to the B.C. coast through a partnership with Trans Mountain Corporation and Pembina Pipeline Corporation.
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Canada, B.C. reach agreement preserving oil tanker ban if Alberta pipeline proceeds

Economy
Canada and British Columbia announced a broad agreement that would preserve the oil tanker moratorium on the north coast and ensure B.C. would see economic benefits if Alberta’s proposed pipeline project goes forward.

B.C. facing calls to restrict non-disclosure agreements in the workplace

Business
A B.C. legal advocacy group is urging the provincial government to ban workplace non-disclosure agreements in cases of gender-based violence.

B.C. consumer watchdog investigating StubHub over FIFA ticket complaints

Business
StubHub is under investigation by British Columbia's consumer watchdog following complaints from FIFA World Cup fans who say they never received tickets they purchased.

Eby to travel to China this weekend to pitch B.C. energy, goods and tourism

Economy
Premier David Eby is heading to China this week on a trade mission aimed at strengthening economic ties as British Columbia looks to diversify its exports beyond the U.S. market.
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Signed, sealed and delivered: Canada Post and CUPW sign off

Business
Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers have signed new collective agreements, ending the bargaining process and providing labour stability through January, 2029.

B.C. premier says Trump’s comments on CUSMA deal are “bizarre”

Business
Premier David Eby said Wednesday that Donald Trump's suggestion he may not renew CUSMA cast a shadow over a virtual first ministers' meeting.

Vancouver residents lukewarm on hosting FIFA matches, says polling

Business
A new poll suggests most Vancouver residents believe the costs of hosting FIFA World Cup matches outweigh the benefits, even as preparations for the tournament ramp up across British Columbia.

B.C. added more than 25,000 jobs in May, says StatCan

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British Columbia added 25,200 jobs in May, reversing some of the losses recorded earlier this year, according to Statistics Canada.
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Federal action plan for forestry sector expected this week, as report warns of looming “existential risk”

Economy
The federal government is expected to release a long-awaited action plan for Canada's struggling forest sector within days, a senior official said Thursday.

Why young workers are being squeezed out of B.C.’s labour market

Economy
Young people in B.C. are facing one of the toughest job markets in years, with economists and business groups warning that youth unemployment remains stubbornly high despite recent gains.

Canada Post workers approve new collective agreements

Business
Canada Post workers represented by the Canadian Union of Postal Workers have approved new collective agreements that will remain in effect until 2029.

B.C.’s minimum wage set to increase on June 1

Business
British Columbia’s general minimum wage will increase to $18.25 per hour on June 1, but advocates said it still falls short of a living wage in much of the province.
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B.C.’s FIFA World Cup price tag climbs to $729M

Tourism
B.C. says the cost of hosting seven FIFA World Cup matches in Vancouver could reach $729 million, up $105 million from its previous high-end estimate.

B.C. small town theatres cheer motion calling for changes to alcohol rules

Business
Small independent movie theatres in British Columbia may soon be able to serve liquor during all-ages screenings after the legislature passed a motion calling for changes to provincial rules.
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