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Christy Clark downplays real estate ties to her latest Asia trade junket

Christy Clark downplays real estate ties to her latest Asia trade junket

Real estate company representatives on trip, but premier says trade mission not promoting B.C.’s residential real estate
Canadian economy shrinks in March: StatsCan

Canadian economy shrinks in March: StatsCan

After what looked like a promising start to the year, the Canadian economy...
Insider trading: May 31, 2016

Insider trading: May 31, 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 May 25, 2016. The information comes from a compilation of required reports filed with the BC Securities Commission obtained from DisclosureNet.com.
B.C. government admits to “administrative error” over gambling stats

B.C. government admits to “administrative error” over gambling stats

The Gaming Policy and Enforcement Branch now admits it made an “administrative error” after it published a report that showed Gaming Control Act violations skyrocketed by 735% last year.
B.C. has second-lowest proportion of dual income families: Statistics Canada

B.C. has second-lowest proportion of dual income families: Statistics Canada

Saskatchewan and Quebec have the highest proportions of families with children in which both spouses work, while Alberta has the lowest
City’s stumbling pot policies get lost in the weed

City’s stumbling pot policies get lost in the weed

It is somewhat amusing to see the city making a meal out of the fact it has licensed the first dispensary.
B.C. small businesses more optimistic in May: CFIB

B.C. small businesses more optimistic in May: CFIB

Small businesses across British Columbia reported feeling a bit more optimistic in May than they have in...
Productivity growth continues to slow in Canada: OECD

Productivity growth continues to slow in Canada: OECD

Productivity gains have been slowing across advanced economies, a phenomenon that may be contributing to rising inequality
Business In Vancouver on Roundhouse Radio: May 25, 2016

Business In Vancouver on Roundhouse Radio: May 25, 2016

Iain Black, CEO of the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade, joins Business In Vancouver on Roundhouse Radio in studio to discuss challenges businesses experience dealing with red tape, the PST-GST system and his organization's recent decision to rebrand
Contracts, but nothing else, released about Mayor’s ex-aides

Contracts, but nothing else, released about Mayor’s ex-aides

Gregor Robertson’s two former aides were paid a combined $61,000 on consulting contracts