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B.C. releases audited financial statements showing $2.7b surplus in 2016-2017

B.C. releases audited financial statements showing $2.7b surplus in 2016-2017

The BC NDP released audited public accounts August 22 that showed the previous Liberal government banked a $2.
Dianne Watts most favourable potential leader of BC Liberals: survey

Dianne Watts most favourable potential leader of BC Liberals: survey

South Surrey MP Dianne Watts, who served as the mayor of Surrey from 2005 to 2014, is the most highly favoured potential candidate for leadership of the BC Liberals, according to the results of an Insights West poll released August 22.
Mortgage delinquencies falling in Canada: TransUnion

Mortgage delinquencies falling in Canada: TransUnion

The average mortgage balance has increased across Canada over the past year, but mortgage delinquency rates have actually fallen, according to TransUnion. The average balance in Canada inched up almost 4.
Revenue growth slower now than in the wake of 2008

Revenue growth slower now than in the wake of 2008

Tech and service sector businesses dominate BIV list of fastest-growing companies
Insider trading: August 22, 2017

Insider trading: August 22, 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 August 16, 2017. The information comes from a compilation of required reports filed with the BC Securities Commission obtained from DisclosureNet.com.
Vancouver is the third most livable city in the world: the Economist

Vancouver is the third most livable city in the world: the Economist

Of the top five cities in publication's rankings, three are Canadian
Legislature recalled for new session beginning September 8

Legislature recalled for new session beginning September 8

September 8 is set to mark the beginning of a new three-month legislative session. MLAs will return to Victoria on a Friday with a speech from the throne, with a new budget expected the following week.
Potential changes to NAFTA concern small businesses: survey

Potential changes to NAFTA concern small businesses: survey

More than a quarter of small businesses are concerned about the future as NAFTA renegotiations began yesterday
NDP confirms B.C.’s planned $0.50 minimum wage hike in September

NDP confirms B.C.’s planned $0.50 minimum wage hike in September

NDP government promises to raise minimum wage to $15 by 2021
Coast Capital a step closer to operating Canadawide

Coast Capital a step closer to operating Canadawide

Provincial bodies approve move but federal approval still required