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B.C. business confidence remains subdued

B.C. business confidence remains subdued

Small-business confidence in B.C. remained tepid, according to the Canadian Federation of Independent Business’ (CFIB) Business Barometer reading for June. The index in B.C. edged higher by 0.9 points from May to 53.
Insider trading: July 6, 2020

Insider trading: July 6, 2020

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 July 2. The information comes from a compilation of required reports filed with the BC Securities Commission obtained from DisclosureNet.com.
B.C. reports no new deaths; end of outbreak at Langley Lodge

B.C. reports no new deaths; end of outbreak at Langley Lodge

Three seniors' homes still have outbreaks: Holy Family Hospital, Maple Hill and Tabor
Feds announce go-ahead of funding for 92 B.C. infrastructure projects

Feds announce go-ahead of funding for 92 B.C. infrastructure projects

$150m in funding for projects is first step of resumption of “Investing in Canada” plan
Trudeau undecided on U.S., Mexico summit next week to talk aluminum tariffs

Trudeau undecided on U.S., Mexico summit next week to talk aluminum tariffs

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has not made up his mind on whether or not he will agree to a trilateral summit with the United States and Mexico next week, as proposed by Washington.
Legal battle lines drawn in Meng extradition case

Legal battle lines drawn in Meng extradition case

The court battle over the potential extradition to the United States of Meng Wanzhou – now slated to extend into next spring – will be fought over three main points that the defence claims are an abuse of process by Canadian authorities in arresting
How COVID-19 property tax relief stacks up across Metro Vancouver

How COVID-19 property tax relief stacks up across Metro Vancouver

For most homeowners, 2020 property taxes are due across the Lower Mainland on July 2, however some cities have provided a combination of COVID-19-related relief via: payment due date extensions; late payment penalty reductions; and lower overall rate
B.C. records 24 new COVID-19 cases, three deaths in past two days

B.C. records 24 new COVID-19 cases, three deaths in past two days

All community outbreaks of the virus that has caused a pandemic are now over
Ten Vancouver parks proposed for people to legally drink alcohol

Ten Vancouver parks proposed for people to legally drink alcohol

Stanley Park, Queen Elizabeth Park among sites as part of three-month trial that needs park board approval
Burnaby woman gets house arrest for violating trading ban

Burnaby woman gets house arrest for violating trading ban

Enna Keller to serve house arrest for violating 2017 securities trading ban