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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.

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

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

Rising diesel prices likely to drive up goods, food costs: BC Trucking Association

Business
The spat between Iran and the United States has reached one month and consumers might soon feel the pinch with certain goods likely to cost more if no solution is found.

B.C. union calls for more work-from-home flexibility as fuel prices rise

Business
One of British Columbia’s largest public-sector unions is calling on the province to allow more remote work as fuel prices remain high.

B.C. launches up to $40 million investment fund with UBC

Business
British Columbia is launching a new $40 million venture fund with the University of British Columbia to help turn campus research into high-growth companies.

‘The outlook remains negative’: B.C.’s credit rating downgraded by international agency

Economy
Moody’s Ratings has again downgraded British Columbia’s credit rating, citing the province’s growing operating and capital spending, large structural deficits and rising debt.
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Eby pushes back on Ottawa’s temporary foreign worker expansion

Business
Premier David Eby says British Columbia will not seek to join Ottawa’s expansion of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program, arguing it fails to address long-term labour needs.

Poll finds majority of Canadians support permanent daylight saving time

Business
More than half of Canadians support adopting permanent daylight saving time, according to a new Angus Reid Institute poll released as British Columbia moves toward making the change.

B.C. lost more than 20,000 jobs in February, says StatCan report

Economy
British Columbia lost 20,200 jobs in February, a drop of 0.7 per cent, while the province’s unemployment rate held steady at 6.1 per cent, Statistics Canada said.

Some Taylor Swift Vancouver concertgoers may get refunds after StubHub agreement

Business
Some Taylor Swift fans who attended the Eras Tour in Vancouver may be eligible for refunds after StubHub Canada reached an agreement with Consumer Protection B.C. over ticket disclosure.
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Golden, Revelstoke property assessments up 2%

Real Estate
Property assessments in both Golden and Revelstoke are up two per cent, according to figures out today from BC Assessment.

Canada Post, postal workers reach agreement to end strike action

Business
After more than two years of negotiations, both Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) have reached agreements in principle covering the union’s urban and rural bargaining units.
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