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British Columbia companies go on buying spree

British Columbia companies go on buying spree

Despite global uncertainty, B.C. businesses across the economic spectrum took advantage of international expansion opportunities
Evergreen Line heads to court

Evergreen Line heads to court

Winemaker seeks damages for alleged delays and devaluation of property along new SkyTrain route

First Nations need access to capital at wholesale rates to finance major infrastructure projects

It took some brave and forward-thinking First Nations a decade to have the First Nations Fiscal and Statistical Management Act 2006 passed into legislation
Inflation in B.C. remains below national average: StatsCan

Inflation in B.C. remains below national average: StatsCan

Consumer prices in British Columbia increased by 1.0% in February compared with the previous month, according to Consumer Price Index (CPI) data released this morning by Statistics Canada.

B.C. deal makers continue global expansion

While Vancouver may not be considered a hub of head offices in Canada, the big businesses that are here have generally been increasing their global presence over the past few years.
B.C. says goodbye to the HST today

B.C. says goodbye to the HST today

Today is the day British Columbia returns to the PST/GST system and bids farewell to the HST.
Squabble continues over cost-sharing for new RCMP digs

Squabble continues over cost-sharing for new RCMP digs

Discussions are ongoing between Victoria and Ottawa about cost-sharing for the newly opened RCMP regional headquarters in Surrey, which the Mounties still hope will include a private bar.
Island bands get land in incremental treaty settlements

Island bands get land in incremental treaty settlements

A decade after the Snuneymuxw First Nation in Nanaimo rejected a comprehensive treaty settlement, clinging instead to its Douglas Treaty rights, the band is settling for much less as part of an ongoing reconciliation agreement.
Election issue brews over beer taxes

Election issue brews over beer taxes

How do you know an election is around the corner? When a politician promises a break on the price of beer.
Liberal policies, infrastructure are key election business issues: Ipsos-BIV survey

Liberal policies, infrastructure are key election business issues: Ipsos-BIV survey

Return of the PST, corporate talent retention also top of mind for B.C. business leaders