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B.C. lost 26,000 full-time jobs while gaining 20,600 part-time jobs

Labour Kate Brown - September 4, 2026

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.

Tuition-free carpentry training coming to Kootenays

Labour My Rogers Pass Now - August 19, 2026

Up to 16 people in the Kootenays will receive tuition-free carpentry training, industry certifications and paid work experience through a new provincial program.

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

LabourJune 5, 2026

British Columbia added 25,200 jobs in May, reversing some of the losses recorded earlier this year, according to Statistics Canada.

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

LabourMay 30, 2026

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.

Kootenays getting funding and new trades training seats

LabourMay 17, 2026

The B.C. government is investing $241 million over three years to expand skilled trades training across the province, including the Kootenay region.

Forestry grant to support workers affected by tariffs

LabourMay 2, 2026

Forestry workers, employers and communities across British Columbia are expected to benefit from a provincial forestry support grant aimed at helping the sector respond to tariffs and market pressures.