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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.

Kootenay unemployment rate dips to 4.9% in September

Labour My Creston Now Staff -
The jobless rate in the Kootenays stood at 4.9 per cent in September, down from 5.8 per cent the previous month and six per cent a year earlier.

Kootenay-Boundary real estate sales rise 9.1% in September

Real Estate My Creston Now Staff -
According to the Association of Interior Realtors, 253 residential properties changed hands, which was down from 274 in August.

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

Business Emily Joveski -
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 Emily Joveski -
B.C. is delaying its planned PST expansion to professional services amid ongoing uncertainty from the Canada-U.S. trade war.

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

Economy Emily Joveski -
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 Emily Joveski -
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

Labour Kate Brown -
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.

Kootenay real estate market eases in August

Real Estate My Creston Now Staff -
Residential real estate sales in the Kootenay-Boundary dropped 1.1 per cent last month compared to a year earlier.

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

Business Nicole Matthews -
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 Emily Joveski -
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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