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B.C. sheds 5,500 jobs in August amid nationwide losses

**British Columbia reports job losses in August amid national decline**

British Columbia saw a reduction of 5,500 jobs in August, contributing to a broader downward trend in employment across Canada.

According to national data, the Canadian economy shed 42,000 jobs during the same one-month period. The figures reflect a contraction in the labor market as the country experiences nationwide employment losses.

Article source: crestonvalleyadvance.ca | Image credit: Keremeos Review

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