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Liberals, NDP trade jabs over value of B.C.’s new municipal auditor general

Liberals, NDP trade jabs over value of B.C.’s new municipal auditor general

But both parties agree that fiscal accountability will be a key issue in May’s election
B.C. price hikes behind national average: Stats Can

B.C. price hikes behind national average: Stats Can

Price increases in B.C. trailed national price hikes in December, according to Statistics Canada data released this morning.
Surrey mayor slams BCLC CEO for “inflammatory comments”

Surrey mayor slams BCLC CEO for “inflammatory comments”

Surrey mayor Dianne Watts took aim at British Columbia Lottery Corporation CEO Michael Graydon for what she called "inflammatory comments" following Surrey City Council's rejection last weekend of Gateway Casinos and Entertainment Ltd.'s proposed $100 million casino near the U.S. border, just off Highway 99.
Former Forty under 40 winner among survivors suing over Richmond crash

Former Forty under 40 winner among survivors suing over Richmond crash

A Business in Vancouver Forty under 40 winner is among the six survivors of a plane that crashed on October 27, 2011, near Vancouver International Airport who are filing suit against the plane owner and operator.
B.C. government reappoints AG John Doyle after public backlash

B.C. government reappoints AG John Doyle after public backlash

In an abrupt aboutface, a legislative special committee tasked with appointing B.C.'s next auditor general (AG) has reappointed incumbent John Doyle.
BCSC throws out charges against local finance exec

BCSC throws out charges against local finance exec

The BC Securities Commission (BCSC) has dismissed allegations that the former president and CEO of TSX Venture Exchange-listed Coltstar Ventures Inc. engaged in market manipulation.
CFIB awards B.C. government an ‘A’ for cutting red tape

CFIB awards B.C. government an ‘A’ for cutting red tape

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) has awarded B.C. an ‘A’ grade – the highest mark of any province – for cutting red tape, the business lobby group announced January 22.
“Music Bingo” trademark holder sues over bar game

“Music Bingo” trademark holder sues over bar game

A Burnaby-based marketing firm has filed suit against a rival company and a North Delta pub, alleging that a “Music Bingo” trademark has been infringed.
Global finance sector's investor confidence crisis

Global finance sector's investor confidence crisis

CFA boss says finance professionals must play key role in restoring faith in marketplace
First Nation files legal challenge against Canada-China deal

First Nation files legal challenge against Canada-China deal

A Port Alberni First Nation has launched a legal challenge against a Canada-China investment deal that was concluded last September.