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

Economy Emily Joveski - October 9, 2026

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

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

Business Emily Joveski - September 29, 2026

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

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

BusinessAugust 21, 2026

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

EconomyAugust 19, 2026

Prime Minister Mark Carney has asked provinces to return U.S. alcohol to store shelves, according to Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston.

B.C. lumber industry hoping for trade relief in new Canada-US deal

EconomyAugust 19, 2026

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

Tuition-free carpentry training coming to Kootenays

LabourAugust 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.

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

BusinessAugust 18, 2026

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

BusinessAugust 13, 2026

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

EconomyAugust 11, 2026

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.