Prince George, B.C.- Unemployment in Prince George was   5.7 % in February, less than half of the 12.5% mark recorded in February of 2010.

 

For the Cariboo region, a similar story with unemployment at 7.5% last month compared to 11.6% in February 2010. Job gains were made in manufacturing, transportation and warehousing.

 

Provincially, the rate inched upward to 8.8%, that’s 1.1% higher than February of last year.

 

Nationally, the rate was unchanged at 7.8% compared to February of 2010.