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StatCan says B.C. added 7,800 jobs in June

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British Columbia added 7,800 jobs in June as the province's unemployment rate fell to 6.5 per cent, according to Statistics Canada's latest labour force survey.

B.C. exploring legal action against OpenAI to recover costs from Tumbler Ridge shooting

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B.C. is exploring legal action against OpenAI to recover costs stemming from the Tumbler Ridge mass shooting, Attorney General Niki Sharma said Tuesday.

Families of Tumbler Ridge shooting victims file lawsuits in California against OpenAI

Business
Seven families from Tumbler Ridge, B.C., have launched a U.S. lawsuit against OpenAI and its CEO, alleging the company failed to act on warning signs before a mass shooting that killed six people and wounded dozens.

B.C. welcomes Ottawa’s skilled trades push in spring economic update

Economy
B.C.’s finance minister is welcoming new federal investments in skilled trades, as Ottawa rolls out billions in funding aimed at boosting apprenticeships and tackling labour shortages.

B.C. opts into federal temporary foreign worker exemption for rural employers, but rejects higher cap

Economy
British Columbia is partially opting into a federal temporary foreign worker (TFW) program aimed at providing relief for rural employers facing labour shortages.

Contract talks stalled for union workers at Victoria’s Empress hotel

Tourism
Contract talks have broken off between Victoria’s Fairmont Empress hotel and the union representing its workers.
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StatCan jobs report says B.C. lost 19,000 jobs in March

Business
British Columbia lost 19,000 jobs in March, pushing the province’s unemployment rate up to 6.7 per cent, according to Statistics Canada.

B.C. launches new permitting hub for adventure tourism operators

Tourism
British Columbia has launched a pilot project aimed at speeding up permits for adventure tourism operators, with the province promising a simpler process and shorter wait times.

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.
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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

Business
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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