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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.

Spending and deficits in Budget 2025 draw mixed response

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The Hospital Employees’ Union is pleased to see expanded government support of public health care, including stepped-up capital funding...

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FortisBC urges preparation for power outages

Energy & Utilities
The company that provides electricity to much of the West Kootenay had 479 outages in 2025.

De Havilland Canada reaches $2.5B financing deal to double waterbomber production

Business
De Havilland Canada has reached an agreement with the federal government and Export Development Canada (EDC) for up to $2.5 billion in financing to double production capacity for its Canadair 515 waterbombers.

Doctors, advocates fear end of safer supply under new B.C. Conservative government

Health
Harm-reduction advocates say they are bracing for a possible increase in overdose deaths and more stress on the health-care system if the incoming B.C. Conservative government follows through on its pledge to end safer supply in the province.

Ottawa designates Roberts Bank Terminal 2 expansion a project of national interest

Economy
The federal government has listed the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 expansion at the Port of Vancouver as a project of national interest.

Nelson council weighs in on grad cavalcade controversy

City of Nelson
Nelson city council wants to help find a way to keep the annual grad cavalcade tradition alive after Nelson Police withdrew their support for the event in its current form.
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