Tag: Employment

Domtar announces reopening of Howe Sound mill

Forestry Wylie Henderson -
The Howe Sound mill is set to reopen, according to Domtar.

Why young workers are being squeezed out of B.C.’s labour market

Economy Emily Joveski -
Young people in B.C. are facing one of the toughest job markets in years, with economists and business groups warning that youth unemployment remains stubbornly high despite recent gains.

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

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

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

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

RD adding to its staff

News Justin Goulet -
The Powell River Regional District is adding some new positions to its ranks. RD Chair Patrick Brabazon says 8...

North Island College hosts career fair

News Justin Goulet -
Those looking for work in the region are invited to a career fair on Wednesday, March 8th. North Island...

Changes to employment insurance wait period

News Justin Goulet -
The Employment Insurance waiting period will be shortened from two weeks to one week beginning this month. The Federal...

Brain Injury Society working on a new enterprise program

News Justin Goulet -
The Powell River Brain Injury Society is working on launching a new social enterprise program. Spokesperson Debbie Dee says they...

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B.C. NDP pledges millions for clean energy and climate programs

2026 BC Election
The B.C. NDP is promising millions of dollars in new investments in clean energy and climate programs if re-elected, while warning a Conservative government would roll back environmental protections. 

First Nations leaders call on B.C. Conservatives to drop candidate over alleged residential school denialism

2026 BC Election
First Nations leaders are calling on the B.C. Conservatives to remove a candidate over allegations of residential school denialism.

Prices see little movement as Vancouver Island real estate turns to buyers’ market

Real Estate
The Vancouver Island Real Estate Board recorded 13 per cent fewer home sales in September than a year earlier, while benchmark prices remained relatively stable.

Eby defends family’s use of $10-a-day childcare program

2026 BC Election
B.C. NDP Leader David Eby is facing criticism after confirming his family benefited from a $10-a-day child care program his government froze to new providers.

Great BC Shakeout encourages earthquake preparedness this week

Emergency Services
Vancouver Island and Sunshine Coast residents can take part in the Great BC ShakeOut earthquake drill this week.
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