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Data Points: B.C. labour data shows slowing growth as July home sales struggle

Data Points: B.C. labour data shows slowing growth as July home sales struggle

Provincial job losses offset by gains in goods-producing sector
Former President Barack Obama tells Democratic convention to fight for America

Former President Barack Obama tells Democratic convention to fight for America

CHICAGO — Barack Obama cautioned the party faithful not to get distracted by the excitement building since Kamala Harris swiftly ascended to the top of the Democratic ticket as the former president capped off a night of powerful speeches at the Democ
S&P/TSX composite moves lower Tuesday, U.S. stock markets also down

S&P/TSX composite moves lower Tuesday, U.S. stock markets also down

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index moved lower Tuesday after the latest report on inflation showed price growth easing, while U.S. markets were also lower. The S&P/TSX composite index closed down 78.95 points at 23,037.44.
B.C. inflation heats back up in July

B.C. inflation heats back up in July

Economists forecast rate cut in September.
Canada's inflation rate falls to 2.5%, paving way for another interest rate cut

Canada's inflation rate falls to 2.5%, paving way for another interest rate cut

OTTAWA — Canada’s annual inflation rate fell to 2.5 per cent last month, matching economists' forecasts and solidifying expectations for a third consecutive interest rate cut in September.
Nearly 70% of small businesses have been disrupted due to construction: CFIB

Nearly 70% of small businesses have been disrupted due to construction: CFIB

TORONTO — Nearly 70 per cent of Canadian small businesses say they've experienced disruptions in some form, including taking a financial hit, from construction projects within the last five years, a new report from the Canadian Federation of Independ
Federal Conservatives ahead in the polls in nearly every respect

Federal Conservatives ahead in the polls in nearly every respect

Survey reveals growing discontent with Trudeau's economic management amid Conservative rise in popularity
Borrower stress in focus as banks set to report third-quarter results

Borrower stress in focus as banks set to report third-quarter results

TORONTO — While interest rates have started to come down, borrowers, and lenders, are still feeling the strain. Just how much stress they're under will be a main focus for analysts as the big banks gear up to report third-quarter results.
3 years in prison for $1M stock swindler, North Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­judge orders

3 years in prison for $1M stock swindler, North Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­judge orders

'Their trust was broken' the judge says during sentencing for a man who took more than $1.6 million from nine people, including a victim who was once the accused's closest friend
B.C. migrant workers suffer extreme heat: study

B.C. migrant workers suffer extreme heat: study

Researchers are recommending an overhaul of regulations.