Tag: Diana Gibson

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.

Kootenay forestry manufacturers get a boost

Environment My Nelson Now Staff - April 24, 2025

More jobs and opportunities for innovation are heading to the Kootenays with two forestry-sector manufacturers receiving over $9.25 million...

Pollies on parade in the Kootenays

Politics My Nelson Now Staff - April 23, 2025

Out of the big smoke and into the bush, a number of politicians have been making their rounds in...

Kootenays see year-over-year drop in unemployment

Business My Nelson Now Staff - April 4, 2025

The Kootenays saw a year-over-year decline in unemployment rates between 2024 and 2025, but a slight rise between February...

Canada’s unemployment rate falls

Provincial My Nelson Now Staff - January 10, 2025

Gains in the education, transportation and finance sectors helped Canada add 91,000 jobs in December. Statistics Canada says it helped...

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New locations for health services in Nelson

Health Care August 11, 2025

Nelson residents will have new and convenient ways to access a range of local services starting Tuesday, August 12.

B.C. to appeal court decision on Quw’utsun Nation land claim in Richmond

Provincial August 11, 2025

British Columbia intends to appeal a decision by the province’s top court in favour of the Quw’utsun First Nations in their land and fishery claim in Richmond.

UPDATED: No injuries in semi-trailer crash on Highway 6 between Nelson and Ymir

Road Closures August 11, 2025

No one was injured in a head-on collision involving two large semi-trucks on Highway 6 between Nelson and Ymir last Thursday.

Heat warnings issued through Tuesday for B.C. south coast, parts of Interior