Economy, Law & Politics

69% of companies moved up in ranking on Business in Vancouver’s top-100 list

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.

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.

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.

B.C. business people explain why a New York presence is vital – and how to establish one

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.

Despite easing in July, B.C.’s labour income remained solid to start 2017’s second half. Average weekly earnings sat at $941 in July, down 0.1% from June but up 3.3% year-over-year.

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 4, 2017. The information comes from a compilation of required reports filed with the BC Securities Commission obtained from DisclosureNet.com.

The Fair Wages Commission will consist of economist and Simon Fraser University professor emeritus Marjorie Griffin Cohen, Business Council of B.C. vice-president Ken Peacock and United Food and Commercial Workers Union president Ivan Limpright.

Referendum on proportional representation to be held in fall of 2018