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Stock market today: Dow drops 600 on weak jobs data as a global sell-off whips back to Wall Street

Stock market today: Dow drops 600 on weak jobs data as a global sell-off whips back to Wall Street

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks tumbled Friday on worries the U.S. economy could be cracking under the weight of high interest rates meant to whip inflation . The S&P 500 sank 1.8% for its first back-to-back losses of at least 1% since April.
Kelowna mortgage broker fails in bid to have suspension overturned

Kelowna mortgage broker fails in bid to have suspension overturned

The Financial Services Tribunal upheld penalties against broker caught providing false information to lenders on behalf of a client later charged with fentanyl trafficking.
Prince George has a target for new home construction: 1,800 units in five years

Prince George has a target for new home construction: 1,800 units in five years

Mayor confident the city will meet or exceed that goal
First Nation calls for removal of mining firm from managing Yukon disaster site

First Nation calls for removal of mining firm from managing Yukon disaster site

WHITEHORSE — The Na-Cho Nyak Dun First Nation in Yukon wants the company that owns the gold mine where a massive ore slide and cyanide spill occurred in June to be removed from managing the cleanup, and it's calling for a public inquiry into the disa
West Kelowna calls on province to step up to meet housing targets

West Kelowna calls on province to step up to meet housing targets

City's mayor says B.C. will need to provide funding for infrastructure, land and other initiatives
Arrest warrants issued for B.C. real estate developer

Arrest warrants issued for B.C. real estate developer

Two arrest warrants were issued last month for Cynterra CEO Bob Fraser after he failed to appear in court for a payment hearing
UBC spin-out company makes super-black material

UBC spin-out company makes super-black material

Light absorbing super-black material discovered by accident.
Western Forest Products narrows loss in second quarter to $5.7 million

Western Forest Products narrows loss in second quarter to $5.7 million

VANCOUVER — Western Forest Products Inc. says it lost $5.7 million during the second quarter, compared with a loss of $20.7 million a year earlier. The Vancouver-based company says revenues were $309.
Economy continues to grow at modest pace as forecasters brace for more rate cuts

Economy continues to grow at modest pace as forecasters brace for more rate cuts

OTTAWA — The Canadian economy continued to keep its head just above water in May, growing 0.2 per cent, led by expansions in manufacturing and the public sector.
Some farmers seeking legal advice ahead of BC Tree Fruits shutdown

Some farmers seeking legal advice ahead of BC Tree Fruits shutdown

The BC Tree Fruits Cooperative announced earlier this month that it is ceasing operations and seeking 'court direction'