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What happened: Statistics Canada reveals the province lost 8,300 jobs in August Why it matters: It’s the third straight month of job losses for B.C. B.C. no longer holds the bragging rights to being home to Canada’s lowest unemployment rate.

Minister responsible for BCUC inquiry into gas prices says B.C. wholesale gas market is an 'oligopoly'

Inquiry into high gas prices in BC finds unexplained price swings and offers two options for regulation

Half of sales are local, half are out-of-area buyers

Full fishing closure for Fraser River sockeye expected this year

Organizations say they have lost confidence that the review can be conducted in an 'independent, impartial and balanced matter.'

Men consume cannabis more than women; 42 per cent of cannabis consumers still buy at least some from the black market

Industry claims more opportunity for private firms will drive down premiums in B.C

Experts file reports with utilities commission citing laundry list of explanations for how much we pay at the pump

More than $12.8 million worth of residential properties sold during the month