#vancouver

Online course platform Thinkific has laid off 96 employees, representing 30 percent of its global staff. This significant reduction is part of a strategic pivot to concentrate solely on enterprise and mid-market clients. The company stated the decision was driven by a desire to invest more in areas with higher growth potential. These layoffs are expected to result in substantial annualized cost savings for the business. Investors responded positively to the news, with the company's stock seeing a notable increase.

Vancouver, British Columbia

https://betakit.com/thinkific-lays-off-30-percent-of-employees-as-part-of-enterprise-push/

PeaceHealth is eliminating 150 technology positions as it outsources its IT operations to The HCI Group. These job cuts will take effect in November. The majority of the affected roles are based in Vancouver, Washington. This move is part of a larger strategy to modernize the health system's technology infrastructure. PeaceHealth states that on-site technology support will continue across its facilities.

Vancouver, Washington

https://www.oregonlive.com/business/2026/09/peacehealth-to-layoff-150-workers-most-based-in-vancouver.html

Hinterland has confirmed workforce reductions following the postponement of its upcoming game. These layoffs are a direct result of the studio's need to manage its financial resources. The decision highlights the precarious nature of game development and project timelines. This move suggests a potential recalibration of the studio's development priorities. The news serves as a stark reminder of industry instability.

Vancouver, British Columbia

https://gamedev.net/news/1626-hinterland-confirms-layoffs-after-delaying-the-long-dark-sequel/

Vancouver Public Schools began notifying employees of layoffs last week. These reductions follow the school board's approval of $24 million in budget cuts. The cuts are intended to stabilize the district's budget for the 2026-27 school year. Staffing reductions form a significant part of this financial plan. The district also offers support services, including free counseling, to affected staff.

https://www.kptv.com/2026/03/26/vancouver-schools-begin-layoffs-after-board-approves-24m-budget-cuts/

Electronic Arts is cutting staff at its Vancouver-based Full Circle studio. These layoffs occur during a period of broad corporate change for the company. Management is reiterating support for ongoing projects like Skate. This restructuring aims to tighten execution around key franchises. The company is also managing a complex $55 billion acquisition process.

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

https://simplywall.st/stocks/us/media/nasdaq-ea/electronic-arts/news/electronic-arts-layoffs-test-confidence-in-skate-and-us55b-b

Is anyone affected from Vancouver? Waterloo?

Do I even need to say it