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B.C. has largest drop in consumer prices in country: StatsCan
May 17, 2013 - British Columbia saw the biggest drop in consumer prices in the country in April, according to Statistics Canada data released this morning. Full Article
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Regulators close loopholes for activist shareholders
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Coast Capital sells insurance division
May 17, 2013 - Surrey-based Coast Capital Credit Union announced May 16 that it has agreed to sell its insurance subsidiary... Full Article
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Time to raise interest rates: C.D. Howe
May 15, 2013 - Interest rates in Canada are at their lowest since the Great Depression, and it's time to hike them up,... Full Article
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Coast Capital sells insurance division
May 17, 2013 -
Surrey-based Coast Capital Credit Union announced May 16 that it has agreed to sell its insurance subsidiary Coast Capital Insurance Services Ltd. ...
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British Columbians tightening purse strings in face of rising food prices: RBC
May 16, 2013 -
A majority of British Columbians feel the price of food has risen over the last year, according to RBC data released this morning....
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Time to raise interest rates: C.D. Howe
May 15, 2013 -
Interest rates in Canada are at their lowest since the Great Depression, and it's time to hike them up, according to a C.D. Howe Institute report...
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Got loonies, will travel
May 14, 2013 -
Canadians are getting more bang for their buck outside the country and seem to be taking advantage of it.
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Regulators close loopholes for activist shareholders
May 14, 2013 -
Aggressive U.S. hedge funds may have a more difficult time shaking up Canadian public company management with new rules being proposed by...
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Insider trading
May 14, 2013 -
The following is a list of the largest stock trades made by corporate executives, directors and other company insiders of B.C.’s public companies...
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Majority of young Canadians to invest online in next five years: BMO
May 13, 2013 -
More than two-thirds of Canadians between 18 and 34 anticipate purchasing, selling, managing and monitoring their investments online within the...
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Latest B.C. job numbers prompt conflicting party messages
May 10, 2013 -
After shedding 15,000 jobs in March, B.C. showed gains in employment in April, Statistics Canada reported today.
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B.C. First Nations want access to municipal finance authority
May 10, 2013 -
Seven First Nations in various stages of self-government are lobbying the provincial government – whomever that may be following next week's ...
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Consumer confidence boosts Canadian economy: conference board
May 09, 2013 -
Strong consumer spending helped Canadian companies continue modest growth in April, reports the Conference Board of Canada today....
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Canadian investment abroad rises: StatsCan
May 09, 2013 -
Foreign investment both to and from Canada increased in 2012, according to Statistics Canada data released today.
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Insider trading
May 07, 2013 -
The following is a list of the largest stock trades made by corporate executives, directors and other company insiders of B.C.’s public companies...
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Increasing CPP benefits would hurt Canadian economy: CFIB
May 01, 2013 -
An increase in Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and Quebec Pension Plan (QPP) benefits would negatively impact the country’s economy and lead to...
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Canadian GDP growth holds steady: StatsCan
Apr 30, 2013 -
Real gross domestic product in Canada grew 0.3% in February, matching the growth seen in January, according to Statistics Canada data released...
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Tax return preparation costing Canadians big: Fraser Institute
Apr 30, 2013 -
Preparing tax returns can hit Canadian wallets hard, according to a Fraser Institute report released today, which is the deadline for 2013 tax...
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B.C. voters can commiserate or celebrate affordably
Apr 30, 2013 -
If the polls prove correct, a plurality of B.C. voters will be celebrating their electoral victory May 14, but the majority will be lamenting...
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U.S. investors flush with cash eye B.C. businesses for growth
Apr 30, 2013 -
American banks, financiers and private equity eager to add B.C. businesses to their portfolios
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Insider trading
Apr 30, 2013 -
The following is a list of the largest stock trades made by corporate executives, directors and other company insiders of B.C.’s public companies...
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Bank of Canada to reveal new bank notes tomorrow
Apr 29, 2013 -
Less than a month after retiring the penny, the Bank of Canada plans to unveil its new $5 and $10 polymer bank notes at an official ceremony...
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B.C.’s annual wage increases trail national average: StatsCan
Apr 25, 2013 -
B.C. wages rose 2% in February this year compared with February 2012 – more than 50% less than the national average increase of 3.1%,...
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Canadians plan cautious investment strategy for 2013: survey
Apr 24, 2013 -
Canadian investors are optimistic about the stock market, but many plan to take the slow and careful route in 2013, according to a survey...
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Taxes have increased more quickly than incomes: Fraser Institute
Apr 23, 2013 -
The average Canadian’s tax bill has outpaced the growth of the consumer price index, according to a Fraser Institute report released......
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Applying pension fund investment tactics to your business
Apr 23, 2013 -
If you're fed up with the stock market's unpredictability or have been unhappy with how your investments have performed, consider applying a...
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B.C. wholesale sales outpace rest of Canada
Apr 22, 2013 -
Wholesale sales in B.C. far outpaced the Canadian average, according to Statistics Canada data released Friday.
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Consumer confidence sinking to lows not seen since “the Great Recession”
Apr 18, 2013 -
As the housing market continues to slip and Canadians experience worries over high debt, consumer confidence has dropped once again, according to...
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New CIBC report offers tax tips for Canadians
Apr 17, 2013 -
With the annual income tax filing deadline less than two weeks away, CIBC tax and estate planning expert Jamie Golombek has penned a report to...
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Insider trading
Apr 16, 2013 -
The following is a list of the largest stock trades made by corporate executives, directors and other company insiders of B.C.’s public companies...
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B.C. government launches PST review and education program
Apr 16, 2013 -
The provincial government has launched a PST education program that businesses can use to help ensure their accounting and reporting systems are...
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Work with Australia to tap Asian market potential, former Aussie prime minister tells B.C. businesses
Apr 16, 2013 -
Summit told engagement with Asia is key to exploiting world’s economic growth engine
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Insider trading
Apr 16, 2013 -
The following is a list of the largest stock trades made by corporate executives, directors and other company insiders of B.C.’s public companies...
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Canadians file taxes because it’s “the right thing to do”: BMO
Apr 15, 2013 -
The April 30 tax deadline is approaching quickly, and most Canadians will file their taxes because "it is the right thing to do," according to a...
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Higher B.C. income taxes may not mean more revenue: C.D. Howe Institute
Apr 10, 2013 -
The BC Liberals shouldn’t bank on increased revenue from raising taxes, according to a C.D. Howe Institute report released today....
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High-end retail centre set to transform Alberni Street
Apr 09, 2013 -
De Beers, Tory Burch, Christian Dior to establish downtown thoroughfare as luxury hub
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E-commerce shrinking department store prospects
Apr 09, 2013 -
Bloomingdale’s “likely” to sublease from the Bay in retailing trend that includes opening stores within stores and reducing...
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TD Canada Trust bets big on coin-counting machines
Apr 09, 2013 -
Boosting branch foot traffic by saturating B.C. market with the machines among key goals of Canada’s second-largest bank
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Insider trading
Apr 09, 2013 -
The following is a list of the largest stock trades made by corporate executives, directors and other company insiders of B.C.’s public companies...
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Canadians don't expect to be mortgage-free until they are 57 years old
Apr 08, 2013 -
Canadian homeowners who have mortgages don't believe that they will be mortgage-free until they are, on average, 57 years old, according to a new...
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Canadian public employees earn 12% more than private-sector workers: Fraser Institute
Apr 05, 2013 -
Government workers earn, on average, 12% more than workers in equivalent private-sector jobs, according to a Fraser Institute report released...
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Jobs down, unemployment up in B.C. and nationwide: StatsCan
Apr 05, 2013 -
B.C.’s unemployment rate rose 0.7 percentage points to 7.0% in March compared with the previous month, according to Statistics Canada data...
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Moody's reconfirms B.C.'s Aaa credit rating
Apr 05, 2013 -
Prominent rating agency Moody's Investors Service reconfirmed B.C.'s Aaa-grade credit rating. B.C. and Alberta are the only two provinces that...
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Global business leaders to gather for B.C. prosperity summit
Apr 03, 2013 -
Business leaders are set to converge on Vancouver later this week at the Circle of Prosperity Summit at the Hyatt Regency Hotel....
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Inflation in B.C. remains below national average: StatsCan
Apr 02, 2013 -
Consumer prices in British Columbia increased by 1.0% in February compared with the previous month, according to Consumer Price Index (CPI) data...
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B.C. deal makers continue global expansion
Apr 02, 2013 -
While Vancouver may not be considered a hub of head offices in Canada, the big businesses that are here have generally been increasing their...
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British Columbia companies go on buying spree
Apr 02, 2013 -
Despite global uncertainty, B.C. businesses across the economic spectrum took advantage of international expansion opportunities
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First Nations need access to capital at wholesale rates to finance major infrastructure projects
Apr 02, 2013 -
It took some brave and forward-thinking First Nations a decade to have the First Nations Fiscal and Statistical Management Act 2006 passed into...
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Home ownership helping offset B.C.’s high cost of living
Apr 02, 2013 -
Regardless of whether local and/or foreign investors are to blame for B.C.’s "astronomical" housing prices, anyone living in the province...
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Trading action down, but online investing up
Apr 02, 2013 -
BMO InvestorLine boss discusses the latest trends in the discount brokerage marketplace
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Insider trading
Apr 02, 2013 -
The following is a list of the largest stock trades made by corporate executives, directors and other company insiders of B.C.’s public companies...
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B.C. says goodbye to the HST today
Apr 01, 2013 -
Today is the day British Columbia returns to the PST/GST system and bids farewell to the HST.
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Runaway interest rates to start in 2014’s Year of the Horse
Mar 26, 2013 -
BC’s debt-ridden households are running out of time to avoid higher financing costs that are expected in approximately a year’s time....
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Insider trading
Mar 26, 2013 -
The following is a list of the largest stock trades made by corporate executives, directors and other company insiders of B.C.’s public companies...
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Federal budget 2013 ‘diminishes consumer choice’: credit unions
Mar 22, 2013 -
The federal budget released yesterday has eliminated a tax provision designed to allow credit unions to compete with big banks, according to...
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Federal Budget 2013: Board of Trade gives budget a “B+”
Mar 21, 2013 -
The Vancouver Board of Trade (VBOT) has given the federal budget a "B+."
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Federal Budget 2013: Small businesses give budget a “B”: CFIB
Mar 21, 2013 -
The just-released federal budget is "a pretty good budget for small and medium-sized businesses," according to the Canadian Federation of...
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Federal budget gives taxman more tools and teeth
Mar 21, 2013 -
The federal government plans to close loopholes and give the Canada Revenue Agency more power to crack down on tax evaders. ...
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Federal budget stresses skills training, infrastructure
Mar 21, 2013 -
The just-released federal budget stresses skills training and infrastructure while charting a course toward balance by 2015-16....
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Central 1 Credit Union more than quadruples annual profit
Mar 21, 2013 -
The central financial facility and trade association for the B.C. and Ontario credit union systems more than quadrupled its profit in 2012 when...
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Consumer confidence recovers slightly, remains low
Mar 21, 2013 -
As Canadians await the announcement of the federal budget, consumer confidence across Canada has increased slightly in March but remains below...
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VBOT is Flaherty's first stop, post-budget
Mar 20, 2013 -
A speech to the Vancouver Board of Trade will be Finance Minister Jim Flaherty's first public address after the federal budget is presented...
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Calgary best place in Canada to live, Vancouver doesn't even rank: MoneySense
Mar 20, 2013 -
Constantly touted as one of the world's most liveable cities, Vancouver doesn't even make it into the top 10 best Canadian cities to live,...
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Extending low-income tax credits to middle-income earners risky: Fraser Institute
Mar 19, 2013 -
Canada needs to stop following the U.S.’s example when it comes to extending low-income tax credits to middle-income earners, according to a ...
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Province should see modest economic growth in 2013: RBC
Mar 19, 2013 -
British Columbia "limped into 2013" with lukewarm economic activity and weak capital spending intentions – but the picture is improving,...
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Cheap money flowing on borrowed time in the Year of the Snake
Mar 19, 2013 -
If there is one thing the lunar Year of the Snake has brought thus far it’s cheap money.
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Insider trading
Mar 19, 2013 -
The following is a list of the largest stock trades made by corporate executives, directors and other company insiders of B.C.’s public companies...
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Rivals’ poor performance boosts Canada’s global economic ranking: report
Mar 14, 2013 -
Canada has climbed to sixth place out of 16 national economies assessed, from 11th place in 2008, according to a Conference Board of Canada report ...
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Global economic volatility threatens industrial growth
Mar 12, 2013 -
Some of the province's key growth industries over the next five years will have strong global demand to thank for their success....
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Business cash flow to suffer as customers await PST's return
Mar 12, 2013 -
Consumers are waiting until April 1 to save, but businesses should make major purchases now
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Insider trading
Mar 12, 2013 -
The following is a list of the largest stock trades made by corporate executives, directors and other company insiders of B.C.’s public companies...
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B.C. gains 20,000 jobs in February – but unemployment remains static: StatsCan
Mar 08, 2013 -
Unemployment in British Columbia in February was 6.3%, unchanged from the previous month, according to Statistics Canada data released this...
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Vancity earnings drop in 2012
Mar 07, 2013 -
Vancity announced March 6 that it posted $93 million in 2012 earnings on $423 million in revenue. That compares with a $131 million profit on $411....
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Coast Capital Savings reports record profit
Mar 06, 2013 -
Coast Capital Savings, B.C.'s second-largest credit union, announced yesterday that its annual profit rose 17% to a record $72.4 million in 2012....
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B.C. seniors face mounting debt
Mar 06, 2013 -
British Columbians over 65 years old have an average of $51,636 in household debt – almost 9% higher than the average debt held by seniors...
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Debit card fraud drops to lowest level in decade: Interac
Mar 05, 2013 -
The value of Interac debit card losses relating to fraud has fallen dramatically since 2009 and is now at the lowest level since 2003, Interac...
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Insider trading
Mar 05, 2013 -
The following is a list of the largest stock trades made by corporate executives, directors and other company insiders of B.C.’s public companies...
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Canada is in desperate need of a visionary closer for business deals
Mar 05, 2013 -
Despite the fact that Canada is a trading nation and that better access to foreign markets is one of the most powerful ways of raising our own...
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Global risks undermine B.C.’s pre- and post-election economy
Mar 05, 2013 -
BC faces new risks to the well-being of its economic future from global events as it heads into a key provincial election....
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Almost two-thirds of Canadians contributed to RRSPs this year: BMO
Mar 04, 2013 -
The majority of Canadian made or planned to make contributions to their RRSPs before last Friday’s deadline, according to the results of a...
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Economy to remain “sluggish” in 2013: CIBC
Mar 04, 2013 -
The Canadian economy will experience some modest growth in 2013, but due to challenging domestic and global economic conditions, improvement will...
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B.C. set to offer pooled pension plan for small businesses
Mar 01, 2013 -
Small businesses in B.C. will be able to afford to offer their employees pension plans under a new pooled registered pension plan (PRPP)....
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B.C. wages still trail national average: Stats Can
Feb 26, 2013 -
While B.C. wages grew at just above the Canadian average rate last year, the province's wages still lag the country, according to Statistics...
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Pre-election budget will erode B.C.’s fragile investment climate
Feb 26, 2013 -
After spending much of their time in office improving the business investment climate in B.C., the BC Liberals have done an about-face in this...
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Insider trading
Feb 26, 2013 -
The following is a list of the largest stock trades made by corporate executives, directors and other company insiders of B.C.’s public companies...
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B.C. inflation even lower than low national average: StatsCan
Feb 22, 2013 -
Price increases in British Columbia were well below average in the 12 months leading up to January, according to Statistics Canada data released...
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Canada’s corporate tax rate competitive globally: KPMG
Feb 21, 2013 -
Corporate tax rates fell globally in 2012, and Canada’s corporate tax rate remained competitive by falling faster than other...
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Fewer people expect to retire at age 65: Sun Life Financial
Feb 20, 2013 -
The number of Canadians who expect to retire at age 65 has decreased by almost 50% since 2008, according to the results of an annual Sun Life...
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Wholesale trade decreases slightly in December: Stats Canada
Feb 20, 2013 -
Canadian wholesale trade fell by 0.9% in December 2012 when compared with the previous month, according to Statistics Canada data released...
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Business cash flow to suffer as customers await PST’s return
Feb 19, 2013 -
tax | Consumers are waiting until April 1 to save, but businesses should make major purchases now
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B.C. Budget 2013: Balanced budget sells land, raises corporate taxes, angers health sector
Feb 19, 2013 -
B.C.’s just-released budget follows through on the BC Liberals’ promise to provide a balanced budget. ...
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B.C. budget doesn’t offset hit of HST loss: business groups
Feb 19, 2013 -
While welcoming a balanced budget, B.C. business groups are warning that the just-released budget won’t provide a needed boost to B.C....
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B.C. Budget 2013: Province edges up to a “B+” in Board of Trade ranking
Feb 19, 2013 -
B.C.’s budget-making grade improved to a "B+" this year from a "B" last year in the Vancouver Board of Trade’s annual budget report...
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B.C. budget overestimates natural gas revenue: consultant
Feb 19, 2013 -
The B.C. government’s budget forecasts for natural gas should be lowered, according to a just-released report by economist and B.C....
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Why addressing the income gap would be good for the economy
Feb 19, 2013 -
Income determination is not as simple as creating the conditions for hard work
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Feb 19, 2013 -
The following is a list of the largest stock trades made by corporate executives, directors and other company insiders of B.C.’s public companies...
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