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B.C. municipal leaders push for passenger rail extension, restrictions on raw log exports

B.C. municipal leaders push for passenger rail extension, restrictions on raw log exports

UBCM delegates urge government, Via Rail to work together toward providing passenger service from North Vancouver to Prince George
Bull or bear? Canada's bull run with the U.S. elephant

Bull or bear? Canada's bull run with the U.S. elephant

Bear market staved off as Canadian, American economies still have room to grow
Bull or bear? Storm clouds gather on the horizon

Bull or bear? Storm clouds gather on the horizon

Q&A | Debt, disruption among risks, says Felix Narhi, chief investment officer and portfolio manager for PenderFund Capital Management Ltd.
Bull or bear? Economic engine still has plenty of gas

Bull or bear? Economic engine still has plenty of gas

Q&A | Growth hasn’t peaked, though warning signs have begun to appear, says Wayne Wachell, chief executive officer and founding partner of Genus Capital Q&A Q: The current American bull market began in 2009, following the Great Recession, and
Insider trading: September 18, 2018

Insider trading: September 18, 2018

The following is a list of stock trades made by corporate executives, directors and other company insiders of B.C.’s public companies filed in the week ended September 13, 2018. The information comes from a compilation of required reports filed with the BC Securities Commission obtained from DisclosureNet.com.
Lawsuit of the week: Air Canada mobile app data breach spurs class action for Privacy Act violations

Lawsuit of the week: Air Canada mobile app data breach spurs class action for Privacy Act violations

After announcing a data breach of its mobile app potentially allowing unauthorized access to up to 20,000 accounts, Air Canada faces a class action for Privacy Act violations.
Moment has come to end daylight saving time in B.C., officials say

Moment has come to end daylight saving time in B.C., officials say

UBCM delegates throw support behind call to stop resetting clocks twice a year
Cascadia partnerships formalizing with launch of leadership group

Cascadia partnerships formalizing with launch of leadership group

New committee features business leaders from B.C. and Washington state
Public officials shouldn’t be kicked out of office for civil disobedience: UBCM

Public officials shouldn’t be kicked out of office for civil disobedience: UBCM

Municipal leaders vote on resolution setting guidelines for councils dealing with politicians who run afoul of law
New funds support B.C. recreation, culture, rural communities

New funds support B.C. recreation, culture, rural communities

Provincial government announces $229 million to improve infrastructure, help remote areas