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Linda Hepner replaces Dianne Watts as Surrey’s new mayor

Linda Hepner replaces Dianne Watts as Surrey’s new mayor

Former mayor Dianne Watts’ successor Linda Hepner has been voted in as the mayor of B.C.’s second-largest city
Kim Kardashian, trader chats and coffee wars

Kim Kardashian, trader chats and coffee wars

With the civic election almost over (or over depending when you are reading this) it’s time to see what’s happening elsewhere in the world. Same old, same old, I’m afraid.

France’s failed tax and spend experiment

It is clear the French model is broken
B.C. manufacturing sales continue to rise, up another 9% over past year

B.C. manufacturing sales continue to rise, up another 9% over past year

Manufacturing sales in British Columbia grew 9% in the 12 months to September to a total of almost $3.7 billion
Granville Island Coffee throws support behind Club Coffee’s crusade against Keurig

Granville Island Coffee throws support behind Club Coffee’s crusade against Keurig

Toronto-based Club Coffee isn’t the only company denouncing industry giant Keurig over what it sees as monopolistic tactics in the market of single-serve pods.
Surrey mayoral race too tight to call: Insights West poll

Surrey mayoral race too tight to call: Insights West poll

With just a few days until election day, a new Insights West poll suggests it’s going to be a close race to...
Vancouverites pay well above national average for child care

Vancouverites pay well above national average for child care

Child care fees can often be so high that many working parents may feel it is not worth it to work when a huge portion of their income goes toward this expense
City building permit delays costing developers time and money

City building permit delays costing developers time and money

With municipal elections just around the corner, it’s too bad that one of the biggest issues in the city of Vancouver has yet to be...
Surrey civic election a three-sided coin flip

Surrey civic election a three-sided coin flip

Front-runners for mayor's chair vying for attention in a tight race
Insider trading, Nov. 11, 2014

Insider trading, Nov. 11, 2014

The following is a list of stock trades made by corporate executives, directors and other company insiders of B.C.’s public companies filed the week ending November 5. The information comes from a compilation of required reports filed with the BC Securities Commission obtained from DisclosureNet.com.