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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

BC Hydro moving towards seismic upgrade projects, projected to create around 180 jobs

BC Hydro is moving towards starting seismic upgrade projects at two Campbell River facilities, that will create nearly 200...

Powell River looking for new ways to use pulp mill following curtailment

Renewable energy may be an answer to getting the mill back up and running with its access to deep water, natural gas, electricity and water supplies.

Construction business on the Island going strong

The construction business on Vancouver Island continues to be very successful. Head of the Vancouver Island Construction Association Rory...

Island Health warns of employment ad scam

Island Health is warning residents about a scam making the rounds. The scam is offering non-existent positions with the organization...

Clark Brings Campaign To Campbell River As Election Day Nears

B.C Liberal leader Christy Clark made a stop in Campbell River today as the election campaign enters its final...

Province Announced Funding For Campbell River NIC

The provincial government has announced $13.5 million for North Island College's Campbell River campus. The funding will go towards...

Economic Trust says region has shown strong job growth

The Island Coastal Economic Trust says our region bucked the trend when it comes to job growth in rural...

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

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Doug Chapman seeking re-election to Campbell River city council

First elected to Campbell River city council in 2022, Doug Chapman is seeking a second term.

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