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Senate rejects series of Cannabis Act amendments as final vote nears

Senate rejects series of Cannabis Act amendments as final vote nears

Proposed amendments that failed included banning smoking cannabis in own home if kids present
Former Supreme Court of Canada judges, politicians find new careers at B.C. law firms

Former Supreme Court of Canada judges, politicians find new careers at B.C. law firms

Those who have been at the pinnacle of legal or political life add prestige to firms while also attracting clients
Database: How much did ICBC pay your lawyers' law firm?

Database: How much did ICBC pay your lawyers' law firm?

Search for your lawyers' law firm to see how much the firm has been paid by ICBC since 2009
How much lawyer leverage does ICBC have?

How much lawyer leverage does ICBC have?

Crown corporation’s contracts restrict plaintiffs’ representation options
Canadian dollar helping B.C.’s 2018 tourist trade

Canadian dollar helping B.C.’s 2018 tourist trade

2018 is shaping up to be another strong year for B.C.’s tourism sector. Propelled by a surge in U.S. visitors since August, international tourist inflows to the province remained elevated at a stellar 495,100 persons (seasonally adjusted) in March.
Insider trading: June 5, 2018

Insider trading: June 5, 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 May 30, 2018. The information comes from a compilation of required reports filed with the BC Securities Commission obtained from DisclosureNet.com.

Infographic: How have American household finances changed over the past 20 years?

Where is the average American household spending its money and how does this compare to the way things were two decades ago? Households are spending more on shelter and less on food. This infographic compares 1996 and 2016 spending and includes how savings and debt are changing over time.
B.C.'s minimum wage increases 11.5%, Ontario data shows what's in store

B.C.'s minimum wage increases 11.5%, Ontario data shows what's in store

British Columbia has started its march towards a $15.20 minimum wage effective by this time 2021. As of today (June 1), British Columbia’s minimum wage rises by $1.30, or 11.5%, to $12.65 from $11.35 per hour. Dan Baxter, Director of Policy at the B.
Richmond rebound

Richmond rebound

Residential construction all along the Canada rapid transit line is steadily transforming downtown Richmond from a strip of shopping malls into an urban core with cosmopolitan flair.
Economic impact of the office sector

Economic impact of the office sector

Office properties have an $850 million impact on the B.C. economy annually, including generating more than 10,000 jobs