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International immigration drives B.C. population gain

International immigration drives B.C. population gain

B.C. population growth remained solid during the first quarter despite continued sluggishness in net interprovincial migration. As of April 1, 2018, there were an estimated 4.86 million persons residing in the province, up 1.
Insider trading: June 26, 2018

Insider trading: June 26, 2018

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 June 6, 2018. The information comes from a compilation of required reports filed with the BC Securities Commission obtained from DisclosureNet.com.
Lawsuit of the week: Marina operator fights bylaw amendment that threatens ‘destruction’ of ‘tranquil bay’ on West Cracroft Island

Lawsuit of the week: Marina operator fights bylaw amendment that threatens ‘destruction’ of ‘tranquil bay’ on West Cracroft Island

A seasonal marina operator is taking the Regional District of Mount Waddington to court to quash a zoning bylaw amendment that “will allow intensive industrial activity on a relatively small sheltered bay” of West Cracroft Island near the northern tip of Vancouver Island.

Infographic: 2018 Mercer cost of living ranking

A cup of coffee is really expensive in Seoul. Going to the movies in London will set you back. How does Vancouver compare to other world cities when it comes to buying the basics?
Treaty rejection a blow for treaty commission

Treaty rejection a blow for treaty commission

A modern treaty that was more than two decades in the making rejected by Lheidli T'enneh
Province to ditch BC Bid system, introduce new procurement strategy

Province to ditch BC Bid system, introduce new procurement strategy

New procurement strategy aims to open the door to smaller vendors
Economic data may slow future BoC rate increases

Economic data may slow future BoC rate increases

Canadian retail sales unexpectedly decline in April
West Vancouver on the eve of change

West Vancouver on the eve of change

Municipality envisions adding 5,000 units of housing over the next 25 years
Record-high gas prices push B.C. inflation higher

Record-high gas prices push B.C. inflation higher

British Columbian consumers paid the some of the highest year-over-year price increases
Revenue up 13.6% for B.C.’s top 100 public companies

Revenue up 13.6% for B.C.’s top 100 public companies

Turquoise Hill Resources has made the most gains on BIV’s list over the past five years