B.C. dropped 5,500 jobs in August, says StatCan report
05-09-2026 02:03 via vancouversun.com

B.C. dropped 5,500 jobs in August, says StatCan report

Recent job losses in B.C. are indicative of the weak private-sector investment environment that has dogged the economy, as well as the departure of increasing numbers of temporary residents, according to a local economist. Read More
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