Tag: Statistics Canada

B.C. adds 5k jobs in June, led by gains in part-time work

Provincial Emily Joveski - July 11, 2025

British Columbia added 5,000 jobs in June but saw a dip in full-time employment, according to the latest jobs report from Statistics Canada.

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.

Advocacy group calls for national framework to support young farmers

Provincial Emily Joveski - May 22, 2025

A farmers’ advocacy group says Canada urgently needs a national framework to address mounting challenges for young and first-generation farmers.

Stats Can says record Canadians took part in census

News Justin Goulet - August 30, 2016

Statistics Canada is thanking Canadians for a record-setting census. Director General of the Census Program Marc Hamel says 98.4% of...

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B.C. reports smaller-than-expected deficit for 2024, while taxpayer-supported debt nears $100B

Provincial August 7, 2025

British Columbia reported a smaller deficit than expected for the 2024-25 year, at $7.3 billion.

Town of Comox receives Bee City designation

Town of Comox August 7, 2025

The Town of Comox has been recognized for their work protecting bees, butterflies, and other insects.

RCMP looking for information about GMC truck leading up to fatal crash in Fanny Bay

RCMP August 7, 2025

B.C. Highway Patrol is looking for witnesses to provide details about the leadup to a fatal collision in Fanny Bay.

Eby urges fair support for B.C. after Carney meets with premiers on U.S. tariffs

Provincial August 6, 2025

Premier David Eby said a meeting Wednesday between the premiers and Prime Minister Mark Carney on the status of U.S. trade negotiations was “informative.”

Rainy weather not enough to dampen wildfires in B.C.