Economy, Law & Politics

Surrey city council has approved recommendations for the city's 2014 financial plan at its annual budget meeting, permitting new increases to property taxes and utility fees.

Annual philanthropy award winners prove you don't need to be big to make an impact

Vancouver's Central 1 Credit Union has posted a $7.8 million profit in 2013's third quarter, down from $25.6 million in the same period last year, the organization announced November 25.

The following is a list of the largest stock trades made by corporate executives, directors and other company insiders of B.C.’s public companies filed by the week ending November 13. The information comes from a compilation of required reports filed with the BC Securities Commission obtained from DisclosureNet.com.

Market value of alternative currency has skyrocketed 5,000% since January

New partnerships, growing market seed new growth opportunities for Vancouver firm

SandVault Group claims it could have provided cheaper equipment for Vancouver program

Consumer prices in British Columbia are down in the 12 months to October, while all other provinces saw price increases over the same period, Statistics Canada reported November 22.

British Columbia had Canada's biggest decline in the number of employment insurance (EI) recipients in September – both compared with August and year-over-year – according to Statistics Canada data released November 21.

Companies in the United States are more likely to pursue acquisition deals within the next 12 months than those in Canada – for the first time in two years – EY announced November 21.