Economy, Law & Politics

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 October 12, 2016. The information comes from a compilation of required reports filed with the BC Securities Commission obtainedfrom DisclosureNet.com.

B.C.'s job market stalled for a second straight month in September, pointing to deceleration in economic growth and hiring after a blistering first half of 2016. Employment fell slightly from August, underperforming a national gain of 0.

Hours before trustees were expected to vote on the 2016/17 school budget, Education Minister Mike Bernier fired the Vancouver School Board.

Investel Capital Corp., the Vancouver based investment fund that is currently suing Snapchat, requested a default judgment after the social media giant failed to respond to the allegations.

Top global companies employ close to 200,000 British Columbians but major international brands have been cutting B.C. staff numbers

Squamish, Musqueam not negotiating self-government

Federal funding brings proposed Lower Lonsdale museum closer to approval

A study released October 13 by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives has found that for women, Victoria is the place to be.

Housing affordability, inadequate transportation limit HR options for Metro companies

Strong employment and solid work-life balance are two of the reasons Vancouver is tops in North America when it comes to sustainability, according to an Arcadis report released October 10.