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

Provincial Emily Joveski - August 8, 2025

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

Provincial Emily Joveski - June 6, 2025

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

Investment in trades education helps create jobs and grow BC economy, says Nanaimo-Gabriola MLA

Education Justin Baumgardner - January 30, 2025

A partnership between the BC Road Builders and Heavy Construction Association and the province of BC has seen a...

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

News My Comox Valley Now Staff - December 2, 2021

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.

Island Health warns of employment ad scam

News Justin Goulet - May 8, 2017

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

Economic Trust says region has shown strong job growth

News Justin Goulet - January 24, 2017

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

Year-end unemployment stats

News Justin Goulet - January 13, 2015

According to Career Lab Advisor Rob Hughes, It's been a busy season for Career Link.And for Vancouver island, the unemployment rate stayed...

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Parks visitors can snap photos to help researchers track glacier changes

Provincial August 8, 2025

In addition to snapping a selfie during a visit to a national or provincial park, visitors are being encouraged to take an “Icy.”

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

Provincial August 8, 2025

British Columbia lost about 16,000 jobs in July, mirroring a broader national decline.

B.C. Greens say primary care report ‘a step forward’ but note rural gaps

Provincial August 8, 2025

The B.C. Greens say a new government report on the state of the primary care system is “a step forward,” but it highlights some gaps.

B.C. Ferries doubling saver fares when Horseshoe Bay – Departure Bay becomes reservation only

BC Ferries August 8, 2025

Horseshoe Bay – Departure Bay will change to reservation only in the fall, and BC Ferries is looking to make early bookings more affordable.

Community gathering Sunday to remember mother, child killed at Comox Lake

Community August 8, 2025

After a tragic incident at Comox Lake last week, a community gathering has been planned for this weekend to remember those who died.

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