British Columbia’s economy added 17,800 jobs in July, marking a third straight month of gains, according to Statistics Canada. ’s unemployment rate declined for a second straight month, reaching 6.2 per cent in July. The unemployment rate among people aged 15 to 24 also fell to 11.6 per cent from 12.9 per cent in June. ’s Jobs and Economic Growth Minister Ravi Kahlon said the latest jobs report shows the strength of B.C. Conservatives said in a statement the youth unemployment rate still remains “stubbornly high.”