Tag: Economy

Premier David Eby said further public sector cuts are coming as the government prepares to table a 2026 budget he has described as “challenging.” The post Eby warns more public sector cuts ahead as B.C. prepares 2026 budget appeared first on AM 1150.

British Columbia added 3,500 jobs in January while its unemployment rate declined by 0.2 percentage points to 6.1 per cent, Statistics Canada’s labour force survey shows. The post B.C. job gains offset December losses as unemployment dips to 6.1% appeared first on AM 1150.

British Columbia added 24,100 jobs overall in 2025, despite a loss of 3,300 in December. Statistics Canada’s report released Friday shows B.C.’s employment rate in December was unchanged from the previous month at close to 61 per cent, while the unemployment rate was also steady at 6.4 per cent. That remained lower than the national […] The post B.C. saw net job growth in 2025 despite December losses appeared first on AM 1150.

British Columbia added 24,100 jobs overall in 2025, despite a loss of 3,300 in December. Statistics Canada’s report released Friday shows B.C.’s employment rate in December was unchanged from the previous month at close to 61 per cent, while the unemployment rate was also steady at 6.4 per cent. That remained lower than the national […] The post B.C. saw net job growth in 2025 despite December losses appeared first on AM 1150.

British Columbia is laying out a new 10-year plan to get major projects built and bolster the province’s skilled workforce, while playing a bigger role in national defence. The post B.C. outlines new 10-year economic strategy, with an eye to federal defence appeared first on AM 1150.

B.C. Finance Minister Brenda Bailey said the province's economy has remained steady despite global trade conflicts and rising costs.  

The chatter of tourists, the smell of fresh fish and the sight of a towering cruise ship: this is just part of the atmosphere in Prince Rupert, which is visited by thousands of tourists each year. Tourism in Prince Rupert is expected to rise drastically in 2026.