Economy, Law & Politics

B.C. consumer confidence rose nearly four times more than the national average in September, leaving British Columbians far more confident than their counterparts across the country, according to a September 26 Conference Board of Canada report. B.C.

The B.C. government has launched a new online tool to land more foreign investment and to enable baby boomers to sell their businesses and retire.

For B.C.’s fastest-growing companies, cash seems to be king.

The BCGEU is heading back to the bargaining table this week in an effort to conclude a collective agreement for its roughly 25,000 members who work directly for the B.C. government. Talks broke down after mediation failed last June.

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 September 5. The information comes from a compilation of required reports filed with the BC Securities Commission.

B.C.'s fastest-growing companies sprint ahead of the pack despite a sluggish economy, persistent fears of global recession and unprecedented uncertainty over the future

BC has a growing problem with Alberta – and it’s not about more oil getting piped through to the coast.

Premier Christy Clark has appointed former BC Hydro chair Dan Doyle chief of staff “effective immediately,” following the sudden resignation of his predecessor, Ken Boessenkool.

Glut of DIY investment websites eroding satisfaction scores: study

Gold mining in China