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Taking the temperature of winter business in B.C.

Taking the temperature of winter business in B.C.

Early numbers generating optimism for B.C. ski resorts banking on a post-pandemic rebound
Insider trading: November 21, 2022

Insider trading: November 21, 2022

The following is a list of stock trades made by corporate executives, directors and other company insiders of B.C.’s public companies filed in the week ended Nov. 9, 2022. The information comes from a compilation of required reports filed with the BC Securities Commission and obtained from DisclosureNet.com.
'Trust has to be earned': David Eby sworn in as B.C.'s 37th premier

'Trust has to be earned': David Eby sworn in as B.C.'s 37th premier

During his oath-of-office ceremony, the new premier talked a lot about his domestic agenda. He touched on the opioid crisis, housing and health care.
Vancouver city hall, VPD and PavCo sending staff to Qatar for World Cup

Vancouver city hall, VPD and PavCo sending staff to Qatar for World Cup

Just two weeks after being sworn-in, Mayor Ken Sim is jetting off to Qatar to enjoy the FIFA World Cup. Sim is said to be paying his own way for a trip booked before he was elected on Oct. 15.
$100 BC Hydro and FortisBC credits announced for all B.C. households

$100 BC Hydro and FortisBC credits announced for all B.C. households

Plus, the B.C. government is issuing a new tax credit on a sliding scale to households earning less than $150,051.
Bridgemark Group illegal insider trading hearings adjourned to September 2023

Bridgemark Group illegal insider trading hearings adjourned to September 2023

B.C. Securities Commission did not oppose delaying a hearing for illegal insider trading for Bridgemark Group respondents by 11 months.
Foreign supply of children's pain meds set to hit Canadian shelves next week

Foreign supply of children's pain meds set to hit Canadian shelves next week

A large foreign supply of children’s fever and pain medication is expected to start showing up on pharmacy and retail shelves next week, Health Canada said Friday.
Earnings up for B.C.’s most profitable companies

Earnings up for B.C.’s most profitable companies

Record highs for top performers pushed average profit increase up to 75 per cent
B.C.'s 2021 floods a 'toxic soup' of fecal coliform, fuel and cocaine

B.C.'s 2021 floods a 'toxic soup' of fecal coliform, fuel and cocaine

The report, which described wildlife and human habitat blurring during the flood, found 59 substances exceeded pan-Canadian environmental quality guidelines, and in some cases, concentrations grew as flood waters receded.
A closer look at B.C.’s top five most profitable firms

A closer look at B.C.’s top five most profitable firms

Resource and telecom companies lead corporate earnings parade in the province