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Insider trading, September 11, 2018

Insider trading, September 11, 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 5, 2018. The information comes from a compilation of required reports filed with the BC Securities Commission obtained from DisclosureNet.com.
Lawsuit of the week: Legal battle heating up over air conditioners in SFU president’s penthouse

Lawsuit of the week: Legal battle heating up over air conditioners in SFU president’s penthouse

The Simon Fraser University Foundation is taking the strata corporation for the building at One University Crescent to court over retroactive fines levied for the use of an air conditioner in the building’s penthouse currently occupied by SFU president Andrew Petter.
Ian Campbell drops out of Vancouver mayoral race

Ian Campbell drops out of Vancouver mayoral race

Deadline for nominations is Sept. 14
RCMP personnel shortage may spur closure of smaller B.C. detachments

RCMP personnel shortage may spur closure of smaller B.C. detachments

Officials consider creation of regional hubs to meet detachment staffing challenges in province
Big banks move up in Metro Vancouver’s financial planning market

Big banks move up in Metro Vancouver’s financial planning market

Major Canadian financial institutions now occupy four of the top five spots on BIV list
Weekly paycheques in B.C. get fatter in June

Weekly paycheques in B.C. get fatter in June

Employees across most B.C. industries enjoyed higher paycheques in June, according to the latest Survey of Employment, Payrolls and Hours. Average weekly earnings rose 0.6% from May. The gain exceeded the national gain of 0.3% but B.C.
B.C.'s surplus higher than expected

B.C.'s surplus higher than expected

Despite more than $1 billion in unanticipated spending, half from forest fires, surplus is $450 million higher than expected
B.C. adds 9,900 jobs in August

B.C. adds 9,900 jobs in August

Province builds on gains made in July
Money-laundering rules beginning to bite in Richmond

Money-laundering rules beginning to bite in Richmond

B.C.’s new anti-money laundering rules appear to be working in Richmond but, as with most things in life, there’s a hefty price to be paid. Quite how much that bill comes to is unclear.
Payment modernization will pay off in B.C.: Hansen

Payment modernization will pay off in B.C.: Hansen

Added time for processing a boon to province’s businesses, says AdvantageBC president