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Executives confident about economy, but not planning M&A activity: EY

Executives confident about economy, but not planning M&A activity: EY

The economies across Canada and worldwide are stable or on the upswing, say executives, but...
NPA makes push for LNG jobs in Vancouver

NPA makes push for LNG jobs in Vancouver

Saying Vancouver hasn’t prospered in the past six years under Mayor Gregor Robertson and his ruling party, NPA mayoral candidate Kirk LaPointe unveiled a multi-prong plan Tuesday that aims to boost the city’s economy and increase the supply of family
McCallum in the lead in Surrey’s mayoral race

McCallum in the lead in Surrey’s mayoral race

Doug McCallum, the mayoral candidate for the Safe Surrey Coalition party, leads the pack in the upcoming Surrey municipal election
Transit top of mind for Vancouver businesses as election approaches

Transit top of mind for Vancouver businesses as election approaches

Improving public transit and infrastructure is the number one concern for Vancouver business owners, according to a survey released by the Vancouver Board of Trade October 14.
Insider Trading - Oct. 14, 2014

Insider Trading - Oct. 14, 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 8. The information comes from a compilation of required reports filed with the BC Securities Commission obtained from DisclosureNet.com.
B.C. population growth stronger than expected

B.C. population growth stronger than expected

Statistics Canada’s latest population data release points to mild momentum in B.C. in the second quarter and stronger-than-anticipated growth over the past year
Property transfer tax could be the key to housing affordability

Property transfer tax could be the key to housing affordability

The polls show 40% of Vancouver respondents name unaffordable housing as their No. 1 issue
Crime is No. 1 issue in Surrey election

Crime is No. 1 issue in Surrey election

Spike in criminal activity puts issue in City of Surrey spotlight this fall as voters choose a new mayor for the first time in close to a decade

Economic optimism among Canadian mid-sized businesses

Mid-sized businesses in Canada feel optimistic about the economy over the next year
Major Vancouver parties grilled by lively crowd

Major Vancouver parties grilled by lively crowd

An energetic new organization of faith groups, labour unions and community advocates came together in the hundreds Thursday night to hear which four mainstream civic parties would best represent its views on affordable housing, transit, poverty and social isolation