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Government pension plans akin to a blank cheque from taxpayers

Since the turn of the millennium the ever-increasing cost to taxpayers of government-sector pension plans has been made evident time and again ...
Insider trading, Nov. 4, 2014

Insider trading, Nov. 4, 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 October 29. The information comes from a compilation of required reports filed with the BC Securities Commission obtained from DisclosureNet.com.
From Sam’s party to double Vision

From Sam’s party to double Vision

Incumbent Vision versus another new NPA: the business of civic politics during the Robertson reign
Public puts transportation issue on the election map

Public puts transportation issue on the election map

Mayoral candidates back LRT as the way to meet needs of the fast-growing city
Diplomatic missions

Diplomatic missions

New U.S. consul general for B.C. and Yukon, Lynne Platt, has been networking with Vancouver’s business community to understand how to stimulate bilateral trade
Neighbourhood concerns sparked over controversial city development decisions

Neighbourhood concerns sparked over controversial city development decisions

Protests, lawsuits generated by major towers and housing projects

Expats in Canada

Where are most expats living in Canada from? Where do they work? Why did they move here? This infographic offers some insight.

Canada's slow march to alcohol reform

Liberalization of alcohol sales indicative of the end of the moral state
Scandals, silly statements and taxing the Internet

Scandals, silly statements and taxing the Internet

Last week the news was dominated by the saga of Jian Ghomeshi and the CBC
GDP contracts 0.1% in August; CAD takes a hit on announcement

GDP contracts 0.1% in August; CAD takes a hit on announcement

Analysts have further downgraded their expectations for economic growth in Canada