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Lawsuit of the week: SEC sues to collect on $24 million disgorgement order against West Van’s Gregg Mulholland

Lawsuit of the week: SEC sues to collect on $24 million disgorgement order against West Van’s Gregg Mulholland

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is again suing fraudster Gregg Mulholland and two shell companies to collect on a $24 million disgorgement order handed down in New York in January.
B.C. needs mobility pricing but ‘it has to be low,’ says Watts

B.C. needs mobility pricing but ‘it has to be low,’ says Watts

BC Liberal leadership candidate Dianne Watts says the province’s tolling system is “antiquated” and mobility pricing is needed to alleviate congestion on the roads. “There absolutely needs to be a system in place. Absolutely.
A disproportionate referendum on proportional representation

A disproportionate referendum on proportional representation

Voter thresholds for referendum question on proportional representation are problematic
Alberta, B.C. to lead Canadian economic growth next year: Conference Board

Alberta, B.C. to lead Canadian economic growth next year: Conference Board

British Columbia led the country in terms of economic growth between 2014 and 2017, but in 2017 it is expected to dip to second spot after Alberta, according to a Conference Board of Canada report released November 22. Overall, B.C.
Appeal Court allows slavery suit claim against Nevsun

Appeal Court allows slavery suit claim against Nevsun

BC Court of Appeal ruling means civil claim against Nevsun for alleged used of forced labour at Eritrean mine can be heard in Canada
B.C. urban housing starts rise in October

B.C. urban housing starts rise in October

A flurry of activity in the Vancouver census metropolitan area (CMA) fuelled a surge in October housing starts. Urban B.C.
Insider trading, November 21, 2017

Insider trading, November 21, 2017

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 November 15, 2017. The information comes from a compilation of required reports filed with the BC Securities Commission obtained from DisclosureNet.com.
Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer on taxes, pipelines and pot

Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer on taxes, pipelines and pot

Conservative Party Leader Andrew Scheer slams Trudeau government for killing pipeline projects
B.C. maintains AAA credit rating with S&P, despite change in government

B.C. maintains AAA credit rating with S&P, despite change in government

British Columbia has maintained its AAA credit rating with Standard & Poor's (S&P), citing the province’s “strong and increasing economy,” liquidity and favourable financial management practices.
Insider trading: November 14, 2017

Insider trading: November 14, 2017

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 November 8, 2017. The information comes from a compilation of required reports filed with the BC Securities Commission obtained from DisclosureNet.com.