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Insider trading: September 19, 2017

Insider trading: September 19, 2017

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, 2017. The information comes from a compilation of required reports filed with the BC Securities Commission obtained from DisclosureNet.com.
Nothing is certain but disagreement and taxes

Nothing is certain but disagreement and taxes

There has been a lot of shouting back and forth about the federal government’s proposed tax changes. Both supporters and opponents have loosely thrown around the word “fair” as a way of justifying their position.
Mini-budget a prelude to spending spree, B.C. business groups fear

Mini-budget a prelude to spending spree, B.C. business groups fear

NDP has already eliminated wiggle room needed in event of economic correction: GVBOT
Ban on union, corporate donations introduced

Ban on union, corporate donations introduced

Legislation bans "big money" but adds "public" money, with taxpayers subsidizing parties
B.C.’s employment growth stalls in August

B.C.’s employment growth stalls in August

Employment in B.C. was flat for a second successive month in August, pointing to a pause in hiring momentum after a dizzying first-half growth spell. Nonetheless, year-over-year growth of 3.
West Vancouver lawyer suspended over use of trust accounts

West Vancouver lawyer suspended over use of trust accounts

Ruling on professional misconduct imposes six-month suspension
NDP looks to rein in political money with ban on corporate, union donations

NDP looks to rein in political money with ban on corporate, union donations

Party has come under fire for continuing to accept money from unions and corporations after criticizing the former Liberal government for fundraisers
Deal-maker Garry Skidmore seeks new ventures

Deal-maker Garry Skidmore seeks new ventures

After decades peddling auto glass and cell phone accessories, Burnaby company aims to diversify
B.C. weekly wages climb in June

B.C. weekly wages climb in June

Strong economic growth continued to lift B.C. wage earnings in June, adding to momentum observed since late 2016. Average weekly earnings climbed 0.5% to $944.50, slightly outpacing the national gain of 0.3%.
Youth is asset in Surrey’s rivalry with Vancouver

Youth is asset in Surrey’s rivalry with Vancouver

City’s abundance of young people buoys business growth