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The Weekly

Cowichan & Ladysmith's Labour Market News
Friday, May 8, 2026
Employment Workshops & Events
A table of workshops & events: Monday to Thursday - IM&M+ is 9-3:30 pm. Tuesday, May 12 - Job Club is 10-11 am. Thursday, May 14 - Interview Skills is 10-12 pm.
A smiling woman & a man in profile during a job interview. Text: Interview Skills Workshop. Join us to learn about interview types, preparation tips, STAR techniques. May 14 from 10-12pm at WorkBC Duncan.
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Email or call to register for WorkBC Workshops & Events!
centre-duncan@workbc.ca
250-748-9880
Labour Market News

Gone but not forgotten: Community gathers to mark Red Dress Day
A powerful community reflection on Red Dress Day in the Cowichan Valley, honouring Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit people, while highlighting ongoing calls for justice, awareness, and collective action.

Plenty of interest in buying Crofton mill
An encouraging update on the growing interest in the future of the Crofton mill site, highlighting potential opportunities for economic redevelopment and long-term job creation in the region.

B.C. earmarks nearly $2M for 3 climate change mitigation projects on Vancouver Island
CHEK News article highlights the Province’s investment in climate change mitigation projects across Vancouver Island aimed at strengthening environmental resilience and community sustainability.

Eby hammers Ottawa for lesser treatment of forestry in new federal aid package
A timely article highlighting growing concerns over the future of B.C.’s forestry sector and the call for stronger federal support for communities and workers impacted by ongoing softwood lumber challenges.

B.C. leads the country in rent decreases
The Province of British Columbia continues taking steps to support communities through new housing and economic initiatives aimed at improving affordability and stability. 

B.C. expanding powers of midwives, including prescribing abortion care drug
An important update on expanding healthcare access in B.C., as the province broadens the role of midwives to include more comprehensive reproductive and abortion care services.

Telus Digital using AI to mask accents of offshore workers
A thought-provoking read on how AI is beginning to reshape customer service interactions, raising important questions around communication, transparency, and the future of global support work.
Job Opportunities 
A quick peek at who's hiring in Cowichan & Ladysmith
Retail / Customer Service Construction / Trades / Traffic Finance / Administration / Office Health / Care Services Emergency Services / Security
For more opportunities visit the WorkBC Job Board.
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Community Happenings
Poster for Quw'utsun Mother's Day Market. May 9 & 10. 9:30-4:00. 5574 River Rd, Duncan.
Poster for Ladysmith Food Truck Festival at Transfer Beach. May 10 11-7pm.
Poster for Cowichan Watershed Board's Speakers Night. From the Edge of Extinction: Vancouver Island Marmot Recovery. May 11, 7-8:30 at VIU Cowichan Lecture Hall 140.
Poster for Island Health volunteer program, Step Up Youth. Now recruiting for Fall 2026. See website for details.
ETHOS Program Highlight
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