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(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.
B.C. labour market stumbles in September

B.C. labour market stumbles in September

Labour market momentum slipped in September with estimated B.C. employment falling by 6,700 persons or 0.3% from August. Employment has eased over the last three months, pointing to weaker hiring. Nonetheless, year-over-year growth in B.C.
(Updated) Feds announce small business tax will drop to 9% by 2019

(Updated) Feds announce small business tax will drop to 9% by 2019

The federal government plans to cut the small business tax rate from 10.5% to 10% by January 1, 2018, and to 9% by January 1, 2019, Finance Minister Bill Morneau announced October 16.
Making it there: Vancouver entrepreneurs in New York

Making it there: Vancouver entrepreneurs in New York

B.C. business people explain why a New York presence is vital – and how to establish one
Vancouver Island man arrested in connection with $200m securities fraud

Vancouver Island man arrested in connection with $200m securities fraud

A Port Alberni man and former Victoria resident was arrested this week in connection with a $200 million international securities fraud. Colin Heatherington was arrested by RCMP in Port Alberni under a provisional arrest warrant requested by the U.S.