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The unemployment rate for the Kootenay region is beginning to climb but is still below the provincial and national rates, according to recent figures released by Statistics Canada. The percentage for known unemployed people in the Kootenay region — which includes West and East Kootenay, as well as Nelson, Castlegar, Trail and Grand Forks — was 4.3 per cent in April, according

Post-secondary students in B.C. who require loans and other services while in school will soon have access to more support, according to the province.

Although the jobless rate has slipped slightly in the Kootenay region it still remains well below the provincial and national rates. The percentage for known unemployed people in the Kootenay region — which includes West and East Kootenay, as well as Nelson, Castlegar, Trail and Grand Forks — was 3.2 per cent in March, according to Statistics Canada latest figures, up from 2.9

According to the latest labour numbers from Statistics Canada, the unemployment rate was 3.4 per cent in March which is down from 3.5 per cent in February.

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Greater Vancouver Board of Trade, BC Chamber of Commerce lament lack of support

Budget unveiled today projects a $4.2-billion deficit for the coming fiscal year.

Budget didn't take steps to address concerns made by the business community: B.C. Chamber of Commerce

Dear Neighbours, Friends and Community Members, My colleagues and I have heard from constituents, community members, and Indigenous people across B.C. on how best to recognize the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, honouring residential school survivors and those who never returned home. To those of you who reached out to me and my office to share your views, thank you

While the initial program has started, it will be offered three more times over the next two years