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Updated: Vancouver man accused in smartphone conspiracy scheme appeals for bail

Updated: Vancouver man accused in smartphone conspiracy scheme appeals for bail

Sky Global distributor Herdman was previously denied bail and lost his appeal, and remains in a French prison
Greater Vancouver Food Bank sues site inspector, alleging negligence

Greater Vancouver Food Bank sues site inspector, alleging negligence

Food bank says it suffered $118,588 in costs because of repairs to a sloped floor, and delays in using its new facility.
S&P/TSX composite plunges Friday as U.S. markets nosedive over jobs, tech woes

S&P/TSX composite plunges Friday as U.S. markets nosedive over jobs, tech woes

Shockwaves on Wall Street unleashed by jobs data out of the U.S. sent strong tremors north of the border Friday, as Canada’s main stock index shook over fears of a weakening U.S. economy and tech sector. The S&P/TSX composite index plunged 495.
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.
Opinion: B.C.'s legislative track record shows good policy requires consultation

Opinion: B.C.'s legislative track record shows good policy requires consultation

B.C.'s small businesses deserve a seat at the table on matters that could dramatically impact work, employment and operations
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.
Rob Shaw: United calls for lengthier involuntary care in election promise

Rob Shaw: United calls for lengthier involuntary care in election promise

Leader Kevin Falcon: "I think the right thing to do is recognize that a small cohort of population needs to be removed compassionately from the streets, involuntarily if necessary..."
Stock market today: Worries about the economy hit Wall Street, and the Dow drops nearly 500 points

Stock market today: Worries about the economy hit Wall Street, and the Dow drops nearly 500 points

NEW YORK (AP) — Just a day after rallying on hopes that the Federal Reserve is about to cut interest rates , U.S.
Coast Guard to end staffing at two B.C. lighthouses, following safety concerns

Coast Guard to end staffing at two B.C. lighthouses, following safety concerns

VICTORIA — Safety concerns have prompted the Canadian Coast Guard to make what is says is the "difficult decision" to end staffing at two lighthouses along British Columbia's coast.
PBO estimates capital gain tax change to bring in $17.4B in revenue over five years

PBO estimates capital gain tax change to bring in $17.4B in revenue over five years

OTTAWA — The parliamentary budget officer estimates the Liberals' increase to the capital gains inclusion rate will bring in $17.4 billion in revenue over five years.