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Insider trading: March 27, 2018

Insider trading: March 27, 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 March 22, 2018. The information comes from a compilation of required reports filed with the BC Securities Commission obtained from DisclosureNet.com.
Lawsuit of the week: Blocked views from new construction spark legal action from Granville Entertainment Group owner

Lawsuit of the week: Blocked views from new construction spark legal action from Granville Entertainment Group owner

Granville Entertainment Group owner Blaine Culling is suing Sutton Group West Coast Realty and several others, claiming he was duped into buying a pricey downtown condo where advertised views will soon be blocked by a neighbouring development project.
Municipalities irked over B.C. government’s speculation tax

Municipalities irked over B.C. government’s speculation tax

Local governments around the province urging BC NDP to pull the plug on the proposal
B.C. hits highest inflation rate in seven years

B.C. hits highest inflation rate in seven years

British Columbia had the third highest annual inflation rate in the country in February, behind only Saskatchewan and P.E.I.
‘Sweetheart’ port tax deal questioned by North Vancouver

‘Sweetheart’ port tax deal questioned by North Vancouver

Fibreco Export Ltd. in dispute with the District of North Vancouver and the Ministry of Finance over $1 million in back taxes and penalties
Canadian Senate votes 44-29 to send Cannabis Act to committee stage

Canadian Senate votes 44-29 to send Cannabis Act to committee stage

Third and final Senate vote still expected to happen by June 7
NAFTA negotiations not an annoyance for half of Canadian firms, says report

NAFTA negotiations not an annoyance for half of Canadian firms, says report

Half of Canadian businesses say NAFTA will help business despite uncertainty
B.C. government gives major tax breaks to LNG Canada

B.C. government gives major tax breaks to LNG Canada

NDP government to scrap LNG income tax, give PST exemption on plant construction
B.C. employment flat in February

B.C. employment flat in February

Employment and unemployment rates were largely unchanged in B.C.’s labour market during February, extending a recent stall. Seasonally adjusted employment slipped 3,400 persons in February from January, which was statistically insignificant.
Clean-tech executives to Horgan: back off on Trans Mountain

Clean-tech executives to Horgan: back off on Trans Mountain

Clean-tech investors, executives fear Premier John Horgan is putting climate change policies at risk