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Housing starts stumble in Metro Vancouver

Housing starts stumble in Metro Vancouver

BC housing starts remain solid, but the building cycle has lost momentum after a flurry of spring activity.
North Van District debates where and how to sell cannabis

North Van District debates where and how to sell cannabis

Sales of legalized marijuana through government-run stores would be better than the “dispensary” model, most councillors say
Government announces $50,000 threshold for passive income

Government announces $50,000 threshold for passive income

B.C. Chamber says government has listened to the concerns of B.C. businesses
BC NDP spent $300,000 on advisers during transition to power

BC NDP spent $300,000 on advisers during transition to power

Nearly $300,000 in taxpayers’ money was spent on Premier John Horgan’s transition to power in July, the BC NDP government said October 17.
(Updated) Environmental group’s office raided to collect for Enbridge

(Updated) Environmental group’s office raided to collect for Enbridge

After sending court bailiffs to seize property from Stand.earth, Enbridge backed off, saying it will not seize property after all
Seeking CETA’s small-business benefits

Seeking CETA’s small-business benefits

Canada-EU deal could generate big business for small B.C. firms
Did the NEB miss the boat on Trans Mountain?

Did the NEB miss the boat on Trans Mountain?

Northern Gateway could have implications for Kinder Morgan pipeline project: Appeal Court
Recommended reading resources for small businesses

Recommended reading resources for small businesses

Vancouver Public Library offers an array of research tools for entrepreneurs
B.C. staffing, revenue up for top national, global firms

B.C. staffing, revenue up for top national, global firms

69% of companies moved up in ranking on Business in Vancouver’s top-100 list
Insider Trading: October 17, 2017

Insider Trading: October 17, 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 October 11, 2017. The information comes from a compilation of required reports filed with the BC Securities Commission obtained from DisclosureNet.com.