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Insider trading: October 11, 2016

Insider trading: October 11, 2016

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 5, 2016. The information comes from a compilation of required reports filed with the BC Securities Commission obtained from DisclosureNet.com.
Liquor Distribution Branch profit up; PavCo deficit down

Liquor Distribution Branch profit up; PavCo deficit down

B.C.’s Crown enterprises release their annual financial statements
B.C. population, EI numbers rise in July

B.C. population, EI numbers rise in July

An increase in net international inflows and continued high interprovincial gains from other provinces helped drive B.C.’s population growth during 2016’s second quarter. As of July 1, B.C.’s estimated population was 4.

Infographic: How U.S. elections affect American stock markets

How did U.S. stock markets fare the year Obama was elected? How about Nixon? This infographic shows the swings, by election year
Legalized pot set to spark new joint ventures in B.C.

Legalized pot set to spark new joint ventures in B.C.

Prospect of legalization next year has medical marijuana industry poised for growth
Investment manager Wayne Wachell’s progressive portfolios

Investment manager Wayne Wachell’s progressive portfolios

Genus Capital has $1.1 billion in assets under management and is known for its socially responsible investing strategy
B.C. growth ‘decelerating’ even as Canada cranks out 67,000 jobs in September

B.C. growth ‘decelerating’ even as Canada cranks out 67,000 jobs in September

The national economy cranked out 67,000 jobs between August and September, while month-to-month growth in B.C. remained stagnant.
Court allows Eritrean mine workers to sue Nevsun (Updated)

Court allows Eritrean mine workers to sue Nevsun (Updated)

Precedent setting ruling allows Eritreans to bring civil action against Nevsun Resources
B.C. expected to lead country in economic growth in 2017: BMO

B.C. expected to lead country in economic growth in 2017: BMO

British Columbia is set to take top spot among the Canadian provinces for economic growth both this year and next, according to a BMO Financial Group report released October 6. The province’s economy will grow by 3.
Vancouverite wins national angel-of-year award

Vancouverite wins national angel-of-year award

Canadian angel organization hosts first-ever national summit in Vancouver