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B.C. housing taxes hurting the province, former premiers warn

B.C. housing taxes hurting the province, former premiers warn

Mike Harcourt, Saskatchewan's Brad Wall call on BC NDP government to rethink speculation, school levies
Canada stands to lose 6,000 jobs, $8.1b over metal tariffs: study

Canada stands to lose 6,000 jobs, $8.1b over metal tariffs: study

But could the tariffs help other sectors in Canada’s economy?
Data hasn’t borne out Canadian fears of investment losses caused by American tax cuts

Data hasn’t borne out Canadian fears of investment losses caused by American tax cuts

Capital investment changes likely more swayed by oil than by Republican policies: analyst
Insider trading: June 12, 2018

Insider trading: June 12, 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 June 6, 2018. The information comes from a compilation of required reports filed with the BC Securities Commission obtained from DisclosureNet.com.
Lawsuit of the week: Treasure hunt company seeks compensation from insurers after mysterious theft of golden eagle statue

Lawsuit of the week: Treasure hunt company seeks compensation from insurers after mysterious theft of golden eagle statue

Forgotten Treasures International Inc. is suing Lloyd’s Underwriters and other insurance companies for denying a claim after thieves allegedly made off with a golden eagle statue encrusted with hundreds of diamonds worth $930,000.
Made in the U.S.A.? It’s going to cost you more

Made in the U.S.A.? It’s going to cost you more

Retaliatory tariffs on American consumer goods would hurt small retailers most
Tax Freedom Day was June 10 this year: Fraser Institute

Tax Freedom Day was June 10 this year: Fraser Institute

June 10 was this year’s Tax Freedom Day, the Fraser Institute announced in a new report .
Province launches BC Hydro review

Province launches BC Hydro review

The British Columbia government has launched a two-phase review of BC Hydro, it announced June 11. The purpose of the review is to control costs and contain rate increases, the province said in a press release.
What B.C.’s three proposed systems of proportional representation could mean for voters

What B.C.’s three proposed systems of proportional representation could mean for voters

What would B.C. look like under proportional representation, and how does each system work?
Cannabis legalization set to fire up Canadian job creation

Cannabis legalization set to fire up Canadian job creation

Workers needed throughout supply chain and in peripheral sectors