Economy, Law & Politics

Independent government auditor Carol Bellringer given no explanation why her office can’t conduct full audit of legislature

Assistant deputy speaker Linda Reid calls whistlebower allegations against her “unfounded”

The B.C. legislature Speaker’s report detailing “flagrant overspending” of taxpayers’ money by two senior managers at the B.C. legislature also alleges there were attempts to cover it up.

Third-quarter job vacancy data highlighted B.C.’s tight labour market picture, aligning with the province’s exceptionally low unemployment rate and evidence that organizations are finding increased difficulty in filling openings. Job vacancies in B.

Judge dismisses RICO suit against environmental groups, but allows defamation suit to be heard

Green Party leader Andrew Weaver said he’s livid about the alleged misspending by the suspended clerk of the legislature and sergeant-at-arms and said the party would block their return to work.

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 January 17, 2019. The information comes from a compilation of required reports filed with the BC Securities Commission obtained from DisclosureNet.com.

BIV's lawsuit of the week

Report flags "luxurious trips overseas with questionable business rationales" among other concerns

Speaker Darryl Plecas has authored a 76-page report outlining his concerns about the two senior B.C. legislature officers placed on leave amid a police investigation.