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$370k ‘resignation benefit’ for now retired Legislature clerk should be investigated: McLachlin report

$370k ‘resignation benefit’ for now retired Legislature clerk should be investigated: McLachlin report

The benefit was drafted by clerk Craig James but rescinded by Speaker Darryl Plecas. However, report finds administrative authority is unclear
B.C.-Alberta trade relationship worth $30b: study

B.C.-Alberta trade relationship worth $30b: study

What happened: New report concludes feuding B.C.
Inventor says taxman has ruined his life and business

Inventor says taxman has ruined his life and business

Trudeau’s office, minister, taxpayers’ ombudsman passing the buck
B.C. government announces probe of money laundering

B.C. government announces probe of money laundering

Public inquiry expected to produce report on problem by May 2021
B.C. inflation rate the highest in Canada, rises to 2.7% in April

B.C. inflation rate the highest in Canada, rises to 2.7% in April

What happened: B.C.’s inflation rate hit 2.
Insider trading: May 14, 2019

Insider trading: May 14, 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 8, 2019. The information comes from a compilation of required reports filed with the BC Securities Commission obtained from DisclosureNet.com.
ICBC tweaks new, yet-to-be-released insurance rating model

ICBC tweaks new, yet-to-be-released insurance rating model

Grace period introduced for those considering paying out a small claim
B.C. business resigned to union-friendly labour code changes

B.C. business resigned to union-friendly labour code changes

Greens an unlikely saviour for business, but could it cost them electorally?
Uber wants BC Supreme Court to block release of records detailing confidential dealings with ICBC

Uber wants BC Supreme Court to block release of records detailing confidential dealings with ICBC

BIV's lawsuit of the week
B.C. adds 5,900 jobs in April as country posts highest gains in 43 years

B.C. adds 5,900 jobs in April as country posts highest gains in 43 years

What happened: B.C.