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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.
Profile: U.S. Consul General to B.C. and Yukon Katherine Dhanani

Profile: U.S. Consul General to B.C. and Yukon Katherine Dhanani

Diplomatic service calls Massachusetts native north
B.C. employment slips slightly in October

B.C. employment slips slightly in October

Employment softened for a fourth straight month in October, cooling B.C.’s labour market to a simmer following a smoking-hot first half.
Most profitable companies earning less, growing more slowly

Most profitable companies earning less, growing more slowly

B.C. forestry industry companies up, mining companies down in BIV rankings

Infographic: The dos and don'ts of naming your business

What are some of the points to consider when coming up with a name for your business? This infographic also breaks down some famous examples of what not to do.
BC NDP government asks for freeze on BC Hydro rates

BC NDP government asks for freeze on BC Hydro rates

Energy Minister Michelle Mungall said the Crown corporation has asked the B.C. Utilities Commission for permission to withdraw a planned 3% rate hike set for April 1, 2018.
Frank Callaghan countersues Barkerville Gold

Frank Callaghan countersues Barkerville Gold

Barkerville Gold sues former CEO Frank Callaghan, Callaghan sues them back.
Americans beating B.C. firms to punch in enterprise expansion

Americans beating B.C. firms to punch in enterprise expansion

Microsoft adding 50 jobs to local office; WeWork acquiring space in city’s downtown
Alternative business structures pushed for B.C. law firms

Alternative business structures pushed for B.C. law firms

Debate centres on whether public ownership would improve access to legal services