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B.C. Bleeds 61,700 Private-Sector Jobs
Commentary By Tegan Hill and Taylor Oliver The British Columbia election is approaching the home stretch. And according to new Statistics Canada data, from September 2025 to September 2026, B.C. lost 61,700 private-sector jobs (on net).
Trump’s tariffs hurt but don’t explain Ontario’s economic decline
Ontarians are right to rally around their province (and their country) in the face of aggressive trade policies from the Trump administration. But while Trump’s tariffs have undoubtedly hurt Ontario’s manufacturing sector and the broader provincial economy—a fact Premier Doug Ford spends a lot of time talking about—in reality the Ontario economy was in trouble long before Trump launched his trade war.
Alberta’s economic decline predates Trump’s tariffs
As Canada and the United States engage in a tense trade standoff, sparked by President Trump’s initial tariffs, economists are noting the damage to the Canadian economy. But those same economists often overlook that the economic decline in many provinces, particularly Alberta, began long before Trump’s trade war. Economists use many metrics to measure economic performance but per-person GDP is one of the best because it’s a key indicator of incomes and living standards.
B.C. lost 61,700 private-sector jobs in 12 months
The British Columbia election is approaching the home stretch. And according to new Statistics Canada data, from September 2025 to September 2026, B.C. lost 61,700 private-sector jobs (on net). For one of Canada’s largest provinces, endowed with abundant natural resources and supposedly dynamic hubs of economic activity, losing private-sector jobs (while the government sector continues to grow) should be frontpage news and a key concern on the campaign trail for all parties.
Next government must tackle B.C.’s lagging productivity and incomes
The British Columbia economy is sputtering—but a comparison with the United States reveals an even grimmer picture. The next provincial government, whatever its political stripe, must help get the B.C. economy back on track. Consider this.
Opinion: Next B.C. government must tackle lagging productivity and incomes
Tegan Hill and Taylor Oliver - Oct 12, 2026 / 11:00 am | Story: 634135 The B.C. economy is sputtering, but a comparison with the United States reveals an even grimmer picture for the province. The next provincial government, whatever its political stripe, must help get the B.C. economy back on track. According to the Fraser Institute’s recent study, in 2024, the median employment income—meaning half of workers earn more and half earn less—in B.C. was $38,177.
Opinion: Next B.C. government must tackle lagging productivity and incomes
The B.C. economy is sputtering, but a comparison with the United States reveals an even grimmer picture for the province. The next provincial government, whatever its political stripe, must help get the B.C. economy back on track. According to the Fraser Institute’s recent study, in 2024, the median employment income—meaning half of workers earn more and half earn less—in B.C. was $38,177. All dollar figures are inflation-adjusted Canadian dollars.
B.C. on path to economic and democratic oblivion
It may be because of President Trump’s tariffs and/or the complete disarray of the opposition BC Conservatives, but British Columbians seem woefully unaware that the province is headed toward economic and democratic oblivion, and the damage could be irreversible. Now that Premier Eby may soon call an election, it’s time for a genuine dialogue on the perils of the government’s current policy path. First, consider the state of the economy.
Alberta’s investment problem goes beyond one pipeline
This article supplied by Troy Media. By Lennie Kaplan Over the next 30 years, Albertans will contribute an estimated $605.9 billion more to the country than they receive New research confirms what many Albertans have been saying for years: Alberta is the economic engine of Canada and deserves a fairer fiscal relationship with Ottawa. Revised estimates project that Albertans will send $312.4 billion more to Ottawa than they will receive back between 2025 and 2036.
Alberta's investment problem goes beyond one pipeline Original
• • You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Natural gas is a great enabler — powering AI, supporting onshoring and delivering affordable, reliable energy, writes Susanna Zagar. /GETTY IMAGES A new pipeline proposal has seemingly renewed optimism about Alberta’s energy future. Yet private investment remains on the sidelines.
Why Cervin Ventures invested in Sequifi
This story appears in the October 2025 issue of Utah Business. Subscribe. When Roshan Kumar spent his college summers selling pest control services door-to-door, he ran into the same frustration that millions of 1099 contract workers face today: unpredictable pay. Workers often don’t know when they will get paid — or how much. That uncertainty creates not only financial stress for workers but also high turnover and operational inefficiencies for employers.
PreSonus launches River City Sessions to celebrate 25th anniversary
PreSonus might just be the best kept audio secret in Baton Rouge. PreSonus Audio Electronics, Inc. was founded in 1995 by Jim Odom and Brian Smith, both Baton Rouge natives and LSU Engineering graduates. PreSonus began in Odom’s garage, originally creating products built for studios, and later becoming a leading manufacturer of audio hardware and integrated software systems for the professional and at-home audio market.
DIG’s Holiday Cocktail Competition 2019
Holiday Cocktail Competition is back! Eat, drink & be merry as your favorite local bartenders battle it out to create the greatest cocktail in Baton Rouge! Come and try delicious cocktails from the best mixologists in BR courtesy of Republic National Distributing Company. Celebrity host announcement coming soon! This exclusive event will sell out FAST, so get your tickets now! Tickets will not be available at the door.
DIG Tries: GymFit’s jazz funk class with Saintsation Dylon Hoffpauir
Following our previous DIG Tries experience at GymFit, we decided to test out another class taught by one of our new favorite teachers, Dylon Hoffpauir. We know that everyone learns in their own way, and Hoffpauir never fails to break it down for those (like us) who sometimes need even further explanation. Similar to the hip-hop class, jazz funk provided us with an amazing full-body workout and proves to be a great alternative to the traditional gym workout.
DIG Tries: GymFit’s adult hip-hop class with Saintsation Dylon Hoffpauir
After our recent interview with Joshua Roberts of GymFit, we decided to check out their takeover of Foxy’s Gym and try a few of the unique classes being offered. We decided to start with their adult hip-hop dance class taught by Saintsation Dylon Hoffpauir.
GymFit takes over Foxy’s Gym, offers unique classes and community aspect
Founder Joshua Roberts describes GymFit as “a fitness buffet no longer solely focused on fitness;” a person of any age, interests and experience can find an activity at GymFit. With the recent acquisition of Foxy’s Gym, GymFit can now also offer individuals not only a buffet of different classes, but also access to a 52,000 sq. foot facility located off Airline Hwy.
A second Hot Tails location is coming to Prairieville
Fans of Hot Tails in New Roads, rejoice! Although Baton Rouge has yet to receive the gift of a Hot Tails restaurant, a second location is coming to Prairieville. Anyone who never made the trek to New Roads to try Hot Tails (why the heck not?!): you’re in for a real treat. Hot Tails makes the kind of food your favorite cajun grandma and ‘dem made.
Local hot sauce company Swamp Dragon to appear on The Today Show and Viceland’s “Most Expensivest”
Baton Rouge-based company Swamp Dragon adds a boozy twist to traditional hot sauce recipes. The brand says goodbye to the common use of vinegar and replaces it with different alcohols. The unique hot sauce is set to appear on both Viceland’s “Most Expensivest” and The Today Show. “It’s a completely different flavor profile – there’s nothing like it,” says founder and owner Matt Beeson.
Shelter Pets of the Week: Meet Greta and
This week’s shelter pets are sweet and fun-loving pets that are looking for their fur-ever homes! You can find more information on adoption from Cat Haven and Companion Animal Alliance below. From Cat Haven, Meet Greta! Greta is a delicate beauty with a mysterious past. We do not know her history – just that she was at the CAA shelter, needing a new place to call home. She has been with Cat Haven for a couple of months and has shown us what a sweet and loving companion she is.
Downtown East Social Ride @ Red Stick Social
Join Red Stick Social and other riders as you bike your way around Baton Rouge, learning about its history along the way. The bike ride is about two hours and makes about 3-7 stops. The ride is open to all skill lives, and helmets are not required but are encouraged. Front and rear lights are required, but if you don’t have any, you can ask for some. The ride begins and ends at Electric Depot on Government Street, and Red Stick Social invites you to come hang out afterward.
A look into now-open Sprouts Farmers Market, our shopping experience
Baton Rouge grocers now have stiff competition with the recent opening of Sprouts Farmers Market in Rouzan Village on Perkins. Sprouts is well-known for its fresh, organic fruits and vegetables, barrels of grains and nuts, in-house butcher, enormous vitamin section and various to-go foods. As we stepped inside, the busy market met all expectations. The highly-anticipated Phoenix-based chain was packed full of eager customers throughout (what seemed like) the entire day.
ICYMI: inaugural Bandito Festival rocks Galvez Plaza + Photos
Attendees of the first annual Bandito Festival embraced the heat this past weekend as they relaxed outside for a rockin’ food and music lineup. The inaugural Bandito Food & Music Festival took place at Galvez Plaza on Saturday between noon and 10 pm. The event welcomed around six to seven thousand people, according to festival co-producer Chris Brooks. The almost all-day event featured a music lineup of alt-country artists including Old 97s, Shooter Jennings, Son Volt and more.
Southern Clay Co. creates wearable art and home decor inspired by travel, family
In a city that celebrates creatives with events like Mid City Makers Market and various pop ups, the number of Baton Rouge artists – and the support for them – continues to grow (and for a good reason). Angie Taylor of Southern Clay Co. – formerly Cotton + Clay – is one of these artists. But although she’s always liked art and took classes as a student, she only just recently began creating clay jewelry and home decor. View this post on Instagram Inventory pile is getting bigger by the minute.
First Taste: JINYA Ramen Bar
As a frequent patron of Perkins Rowe, I’ve been eagerly anticipating the opening of JINYA Ramen Bar since the initial announcement in the fall of last year. Every time I’d pass by the restaurant construction, I’d try to peek my head in to catch a glimpse of what was coming. I knew that my first meal – with my hopes high – would be a boom or bust.
Playa Bowls coming to Arlington Marketplace, brings the beach to Baton Rouge
If you can’t go to the beach, bring the beach to Baton Rouge. That’s exactly what brothers Jordan and Beau VanGeffen plan to do with the upcoming opening of Playa Bowls in Arlington Marketplace. They’re hoping to open in the upcoming months, aiming for the end of summer or early fall.
In minor head trauma, decision rules were sensitive for intracranial findings, but reductions in CT use varied
Foks KA, van den Brand CL, Lingsma HF, et al. External validation of computed tomography decision rules for minor head injury: prospective, multicentre cohort study in the Netherlands. BMJ. 2018;362:k3527.
STAR encourages Baton Rouge to 'Start by Believing'
As part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, the Sexual Trauma Awareness and Response organization is handing out a form reading: “My name is ______.
STAR encourages Baton Rouge to 'Start by Believing'
As part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, the Sexual Trauma Awareness and Response organization is handing out a form reading: “My name is ______.
STAR encourages Baton Rouge to 'Start by Believing'
As part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, the Sexual Trauma Awareness and Response organization is handing out a form reading: “My name is ______.
TOPS cut by $233.3 million in Gov. Edwards' proposed 'doomsday budget'
Higher education leaders’ worst fears were confirmed Monday when Gov. John Bel Edwards presented a doomsday budget for Fiscal Year 2018-2019, gutting the popular TOPS scholarship program and slashing higher education funding again.The Taylor Opportunity Program for Students, which pays tuition for in-state students earning a minimum 2.5 GPA and 20 on the ACT, was stripped of $233.3 million of state general fund support, leaving the program with only $57.9 million for the upcoming fiscal year.
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