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Construction jobs help boost B.C. labour market in April

Construction jobs help boost B.C. labour market in April

BC’s labour market had another solid showing in April. Employment inched higher for a sixth straight month, rising 0.2% or 5,900 persons to 2.56 million and led by a full-time gain of 1.5% or nearly 30,000 positions.
BCSC can enforce order against fraudster now living in U.S., Nevada court rules

BCSC can enforce order against fraudster now living in U.S., Nevada court rules

For the first time ever, a court in the United States has recognized an order from the British Columbia Securities Commission (BCSC). A Nevada court has ruled it will enforce a $21.
Former West Vancouver council candidate defends work while under securities probe

Former West Vancouver council candidate defends work while under securities probe

Tara Haddad open about realty and accounting work; less so on penny stock promotion
Neurosurgeon who hid millions in global assets ordered to pay ex-wife in West Van $24m

Neurosurgeon who hid millions in global assets ordered to pay ex-wife in West Van $24m

A wealthy Singapore neurosurgeon whose “astronaut” family has lived in West Vancouver for the past 15 years has been ordered to pay his ex-wife a stratospheric settlement after a bitter divorce in which he hid over a million dollars worth of global a
Women in Business Podcast

Women in Business Podcast

Listen to our special four-part series, sponsored by UBC Sauder School of Business, hosted by Hayley Woodin
Insider trading: May 21, 2019

Insider trading: May 21, 2019

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 May 15, 2019. The information comes from a compilation of required reports filed with the BC Securities Commission obtained from DisclosureNet.com.
Tariff relief not enough to slow growing global trade tensions

Tariff relief not enough to slow growing global trade tensions

While this stage of the North American trade war has been settled we might have won the battle but not the global trade war. U.S.
"Hallelujah" responds B.C. manufacture to tariff elimination

"Hallelujah" responds B.C. manufacture to tariff elimination

After nearly a year long trade war with our neighbours to the south, the white flags have been raised on both sides the boarder and a cease fire has been struck. The tariffs imposed by the U.
Vancouver businessman set up ‘sham foundations’ and shell companies to dodge $9.3m U.S. court judgment: claim

Vancouver businessman set up ‘sham foundations’ and shell companies to dodge $9.3m U.S. court judgment: claim

BIV's lawsuit of the week
Home sales continue to slide in Lower Mainland

Home sales continue to slide in Lower Mainland

April brought no joy for the real estate sector as the housing market recession in the Lower Mainland deepened. Multiple Listing Service home sales in the combined Metro Vancouver and Abbotsford-Mission area reached 3,158 units, marking a 25.