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B.C. doctors sign four-year contract with province

B.C. doctors sign four-year contract with province

B.C.’s doctors have voted in favour of a new four-year agreement with the provincial government, although critical issues of compensation and program funding have not been settled beyond two years. The agreement gives B.C.
Executive market bets paying off thus far in 2012 for boardroom stock sellers

Executive market bets paying off thus far in 2012 for boardroom stock sellers

Directors and executives in B.C. public companies reaped more than $63 million from company share trades made between January and June
Earnings fall for B.C.'s top public company executives

Earnings fall for B.C.'s top public company executives

Overall executive pay down 6% as global economic uncertainty persists
Former planners push citywide land-use plan

Former planners push citywide land-use plan

Zoning disputes across the city underscore the need for clarity on density and future urban development
Men's underwear venture sparks lawsuit over allegations of unfair competition

Men's underwear venture sparks lawsuit over allegations of unfair competition

No Limits Sportswear Inc. is suing a raft of defendants for allegedly using information contained in a business plan and a confidential information memorandum (CIM) to establish a competing men's underwear business.
Social services workers vote for strike action

Social services workers vote for strike action

Community social services workers around the province have voted strongly in favour of job action to back their bargaining proposals.

Decline in housing market threatens B.C.’s economic growth

The prospects of a housing market correction in B.C. don’t bode well for the province’s economic growth.
Metal theft law in effect from today

Metal theft law in effect from today

B.C. today became the first province to have a law and regulations aimed at reducing metal theft. Sellers of regulated metals will now have to present valid identification.
BCSC suspends trading for trio under investigation

BCSC suspends trading for trio under investigation

The British Columbia Securities Commission (BCSC) has issued a temporary order and notice of hearing against three men and a B.C.-based company over concerns about unusual trading volume and share price increases.
Nearly 60% of retired Canadians in debt

Nearly 60% of retired Canadians in debt

Nearly 60% of retired Canadians hold some form of debt and although they hold less debt than those still working, they are also less likely to be taking steps to accelerate their debt repayment.